Clean Water and Sanitation LET’S DISCUSS: Plastic Periods #Health #Healthcare #Let'sDiscuss #Plastic #PlasticFree What usually comes to our mind when we think of single use plastic’? Shopping bags, cigarettes, wet wipes, ready meals, crisp packets, water bottles, toiletries, cutlery; rarely would someone put menstrual hygiene products in the list. We spoke to Anushka, founder of PlastFree, who gave us the lowdown on why plastic has no place in your period...
Climate Action CLIMATE ACTION NOW: Two HUNDRED Health Journals Agree #Australia #BorisJohnson #Brexit #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Government #Health #Journals #Science #SkyNews #TradeDeal #UK More than 200 health journals are calling for urgent action on the current climate crisis.
Health Flexitarian Diets and YOU! How Could a New Diet Change Not Only Your Life, But Also Planetary Sustainability? #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Diets #Farming #Flexitarian #Guidance #Health #Healthcare #Nutrition #SelfHelp #Vegan Here on 'Planetary You', we seek to equip you with the tools, tips and advice from industry professionals, activists, experts and extraordinary people - just like YOU! - to be able to achieve sustainability for the planet using a hollistic approach: by improving your own confidence, overall wellbeing, and opportunities to make a real difference.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Millions Displaced from Afghanistan #Afghanistan #Collaboration #communities #Equality #Government #Health #Justice #Peace #UNICEF #UnitedNations #UnitedStates #War The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has said that families are fleeing due to the advancement of the Taliban.
Good Health and Well-being LET’S DISCUSS: The Global Increase in Eco-Anxiety #ClimateChange #communities #Eco-Anxiety #Health #Let'sDiscuss #MentalHealth People are now beginning to see the negative impact of climate change, not only on physical health, but on mental health too.
Partnerships for the Goals CPW Recommendations for Wildlife in Reducing Pandemics #AnimalWelfare #Biodiversity #Cities #Collaboration #Conservation #COVID-19 #CPW #Health #IllegalWildlifeTrade #Sustainable #Wildlife The CPW (Collaboration Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management) has released a statement of recommendations for wildlife based on science for reducing the risk of future pandemics (such as COVID-19) whilst also preserving species conservation and ecosystems.
Good Health and Well-being National Trust Advises Connection to Nature #Biodiversity #Health #NationalTrust #Nature #Outdoors #Wellbeing A recent report published by the National Trust has shown that people are not doing enough to connect with their natural world.
Life on Land The Netherlands Bans Mink Farming Early! #AnimalWelfare #Conservation #COVID-19 #Europe #Health #IllegalWildlifeTrade #Netherlands #SDG15 #Wildlife Mink farms, where animals are kept in cages only to be killed for their fur, have been forced to close in the Netherlands as a result of COVID-19.
Responsible Consumption and Production LET’S DISCUSS: ‘Dark Factories’ #communities #COVID-19 #Fashion #Health #Let'sDiscuss #Sustainable Miserable working conditions, insufficient wages and tax violations have led to allegations of modern slavery in the UK.
Good Health and Well-being UK Summer Feature: Our Top 5 Eco-Conscious Sunscreen Brands! #Health #PalmOil #Products #Sustainable #WeeklyWins Hooray! It’s finally summer in the UK! And whilst we have all been enjoying a lot of appreciated sun hours during lockdown, it is also vitally important that our skin is protected effectively from damaging UV rays that can cause not only premature ageing, but also deadly skin cancers. Sunscreen is used worldwide to provide a sun barrier on the beach, in the pool or for everyday outdoors; but did you know that many creams and sprays are harmful to the environment?