You are fed up with waiting for new technologies to stop climate change, laws to protect people and the environment, a global change of heart? Now’s the time to get involved yourself! Here’s your guide to better living.
"Turn off the light when you leave the room!" Your mom was right, it's pretty sound advice. Cutting down on your energy use at home doesn't just save money, it also contributes to the fight against climate change. We've put together some tips on how to back up your green conscience with small, practical, everyday actions.
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Want to clean plastic out of the ocean, supply medical services in crisis regions and give the gift of sight for just one dollar? Here are the RESET team's top 10 fundraising projects for 2018 - hand-picked projects we love, with top marks for innovation, impact and integrity.
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Food waste is a global problem with huge financial, social and environmental consequences. Fortunately, as individuals, we can make an enormous impact on the problem with just a few simple adjustments to our daily lives.
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Around the world, a massive one trillion plastic bags are used every single year. And then there are all the plastic bottles, plastic packaging and other one-use plastic products that end up in landfill on earth and floating in our seas. The problem is overwhelmingly huge, but it's one that we can all do something about.
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Want your Christmas to be green, not white, this year? And celebrate the festive season with glow in your heart and a squeaky clean conscience?
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From trail building in the Appalachian Mountains to rescuing sea turtles in Costa Rica, when looking for volunteer opportunities abroad, the options are seemingly endless. But before you get caught up in the excitement of planning your big adventure, take some time to ensure your good intentions turn into positive results.
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The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the way we travel: it all has an impact on the world around us. And when it comes to making informed decisions, unravelling facts from fiction is no easy task. Luckily, a growing number of smartphone apps are at hand to help - informing and motivating us to do what we can to lead more sustainable lives.
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These days it's not just the Dutch and the lycra-clad Olympians who are bike crazy. More and more people are swapping the steering wheel for a pair of handlebars, and climbing into the saddle. Whether you're looking for a new route to work, want to track your sporting prowess or learn how to fix a flat tyre – here you'll find the app that’s right for you.
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Using greener and more sustainable transport options is crucial if we're to meet climate targets and reduce air pollution in cities around the world. Fume-free, more sustainable and developing rapidly, electric vehicles could offer an effective alternative to traditional gas guzzlers.
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Want to help light up lives in rural communities, rid the world of landmines and clean up our oceans? Here are the RESET team's top 10 fundraising projects for 2017 - hand-picked projects we love, with top marks for innovation, impact and integrity.
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Citizen engagement coupled with technology is helping to usher in a new age of conflict reporting, tracking and mitigating. Geo-tagging locations where violence has broken out is just one of the tools currently assisting peacebuilding efforts.
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Still haven't found that perfect present? Don't want to buy something that will just end up gathering dust? Here's our pick of the best ethical, eco-friendly and meaningful gifts around.
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Switching the lights off whenever possible and using energy saving lamps are handy eco-friendly hints but there is still a lot more you can do to save energy and avoid greenhouse gas emissions.
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The sun lights up our world in the morning. Today, thanks to technology, the sun can provide light even after sun down. So if you are looking to light up your home, office, garden or thereabouts with sunshine in the city, here are a few solar lantern organisations to go after.
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If you're looking for a job in the sustainability sector, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of online resources available. While websites aren't the only place to find a career in a green industry, they're a good way of learning about the different roles available and what skills you might need to land the role of your dreams. Here's our roundup of some of the best places to start your search.
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Although they become smaller and lighter and seem to reduce their use of material and resources, our laptops and desktop PCs hide an immense amount of technology inside ther stylish shells. This technology runs on a lot of energy, especially when using several programs at one moment.
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We're all aware of the concept of “think global, act local”. And when it comes to volunteering, there are a wealth of volunteer opportunities for Indian nationals of all backgrounds - whether you want to travel abroad or help out in your local community.
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Dean Hochman
