Nigeria bans use of foreign models in advertising
Despite a population of 200 million, Nigeria has historically relied on foreign faces in advertising. A new ban on white and non-Nigerian models is a big step in representation, but will it work? When you think of Nigeria, you don’t tend to imagine white models and actors with British accents....
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How eco-friendly are ‘green’ household cleaning products?
Greenwashing is a common practice across various industries, but what about when it comes to ‘planet-friendly’ cleaning products? Two universities in the US teamed up to investigate. In the age of heightened awareness over bacteria and viruses, many of us are using cleaning products more frequently to ensure our homes...
Study finds only half of Gen Z exclusively attracted to opposite sex
Stonewall’s latest report has uncovered a ‘profound sea-change in the identity and orientation’ of young Brits, more of whom than ever before now consider themselves to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to new research conducted by Stonewall and polling company Ipsos Mori, only half of Gen Zers in...
Why ‘wishcycling’ can do more harm than good
The mantra ‘it’s better to be safe than sorry’ doesn’t necessarily apply to recycling. In-fact, putting something in the recycling bin without checking for the ubiquitous Mobius loop may do more harm than putting it in the regular trash. We’ve all been there, stood between our recycling and rubbish bins...
Opinion – Why I have deeply mixed feelings on the Queen’s death
On the one hand, Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in my life, a figurehead with which my understanding of British identity and history was shaped. On the other, her monarchy represents a colonial era of exploitation and human atrocity that shouldn’t be ignored. Queen Elizabeth II died...
What jellyfish can tell us about the health of the ocean
Swarms of jellyfish are becoming increasingly common sightings for beachgoers. Their abundance reveals valuable and slightly worrying information about the health of our oceans. You don’t have to live near the coast to know that life in the ocean has become tumultuous. Endless plastic pollution, overfishing, warming waters, and continued loss...
Exclusive – How Gen Z for Change is eliminating barriers to action
We spoke with ‘Gen Z for Change’ founder Aidan Kohn-Murphy about the ways in which his youth-led, non-profit organisation is leveraging social media to create exponential impact driven by digital natives. For many, the term ‘digital natives’ is synonymous with Gen Z. Referring to the cohort’s innate understanding of technology and its countless benefits, it encapsulates the prolific impact that social media in particular has had on mobilising the youth of...
Slow government action sparks cost of living protests globally
The cost of living is now higher than it’s been in four decades. Citizen protests are erupting around the world, despite being granted government subsidies and promises of capped energy prices. What will happen when winter arrives? We’re all feeling the cost of living crunch. From North, Central and South America, to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, the things we consider essential to survive in the modern world are...
Compostable coffee balls could overtake traditional pods
Adopting a waste-free lifestyle is a major part of sustainability for the future. Eliminating single-use plastics from our daily routine is one of the lowest-hanging fruits, and one company has developed a way to make home and office coffee breaks completely compostable. It’s hard not to notice the immense amount of waste created by the coffee industry. Disposable takeaway coffee cups are notoriously difficult to recycle, which is why loads of...
EU Commission to axe laws protecting fossil fuel investments
The Energy Charter Treaty has hampered the ability of governments to impose climate policies for years. As we speak, however, the European Commission is reportedly redrafting the treaty to ensure its 52 nations are phasing out fossil fuels. As the world aims to transition to more renewable forms of energy, a covert layer of bureaucracy protecting fossil fuel investment could soon be removed. Yeh, this is potentially very good news. If...
