What do I do?

So my birthday is coming up very soon, and I'm having a picnic with some friends. I want to do some typical teenage activities, but I'm struggling. I wanted to get some painting supplies to do some craft with my friends and I found a 3pack canvas at Kmart for only $5 (which I can afford, unlike the single $52 sustainable one). I don't buy from kmart as I try to do my best at buying products which are safer for the environment, but now I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what to do. I wouldn't mind getting some materials and making friendship bracelets but then again, it's just unnecessary product. But I want to have fun. Does anyone know any activities I can do with my friends which will still entertain them aswell as being sustainable.

It seems like more and more brands are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon these days, using better materials and processes to help the planet. But when it comes to sports gear, do you find yourself choosing brands that put a little extra thought into the environment, or is it more about the performance and price for you?

Hey guys, I am needing some participants for my Psychology survey based on green consumerism. It only takes around 10 mins and you can participate if you are 18+ and have an income of some sort. Thanks guys.

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I think it’s so important to support brands that are doing good things for the planet and recently learned about the power of regenerative farming practices, but not sure where to start—there’s so many brands that claim to have positive sourcing methods! How do you tell if a brand is truly sustainable / purpose driven, and are there any brands you love that are?

I have always strived towards sustainability (I'm not perfect, but I make a consicous effort every day), and only pretty recently became aware to a fuller extent the wastefulness of the clothing/textile/fashion industry. I always knew it was pretty bad, but didn't know it was that bad until I started researching it more.

Now, I have immense feelings of guilt everytime I was my clothes, get rid of anything that's too worn/tattered/doesn't fit me anymore, and just generally struggle with feeling like a terrible person about any type of clothing consumption. I've never been one for "fast fashion" and I have never bought/owned an excessive amount of clothes or gone shopping just for hobby. I try to buy high-quality brands when possible, and/or purchase my clothes pre-owned from consignment websites. However, I still feel guilty whenever I wash my clothes, because I know that each wash will wear the clothes out more until eventually they will be trashed and I'll have to etiher wear clothes that look really worn out/tattered/have holes in them, or get rid of them. As a result, I try to get away with not washing my clothes unless I really need them (I have good hygeine and many people have told me that I don't have BO thankfully). I'll re-wear jeans, fleeces, and jackets for as long as possible and only wash them if they actually get dirty. I will re-wear t-shirts 3-6 times, and only wash them if I sweat in them/spill something on them/if they smell. The only exception I have is socks and underwear: those get washed every day without exception.

I'm not sure if what I'm doing is gross or unhygienic, but I feel crippled by guilt to participate in excessive wastefulness and try to make my clothes last as long as possibe. I also want to keep them in good condition so that if I don't like them anymore, they have consignment resale value. I wash delicate items (shirts, blouses, etc) by hand with cold water, hang-dry, and am very gentle with them so they last longer. I also wash most of my clothes (jackets, jeans, etc) on cold and hang dry when possible. I always try to sell my used clothes, even if the profit I make is only like $2/piece, because it keeps them out of the landfill for longer.

Am I being excessive here? Should I let go of some of this guilt and just wash my clothes more often like a normal person? Are there additional practices I can develop to make my clothes last longer or contribute less to textile waste?

I live in Aus, so I’m not sure if the regulations might be different but what are pretty much gold standards to ensuring canned fish (for eg, tuna) has been sustainably sourced ?

The can I have currently just states it’s FAD-free in regards to sustainable/ethical sourcing (meaning non-use of Fish Aggregating Devices which reduces bycatch). But I’m not sure if that’s adequately suggestive of sustainable farming practices…?

Can anyone shed any insight? Thank you

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Hello guys, I found out a company which made a product, what can help to stop food waste trough blockchain technology.
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Have you noticed how more brands are starting to focus on making outdoor gear easier to repair instead of just encouraging us to replace it when it gets worn out?

Ngl, it seems like a great way to cut down on waste and keep our gear in use for longer.

But do you think repair services will become a bigger part of sustainability in outdoor gear?

What would you go for if given the choice?

Hey guys! I'm currently looking to gather some data on individuals who are sustainably minded and care for the environment for one of my classes for my major in Environmental Science! If you could fill out this survey, it would be of great help for my project! It only takes 1-2 minutes! Thanks!

https://forms.gle/q7g5rj9CTmm5D5jC9

Hi everyone!

I’m a third year Product Design student at Leeds Beckett University.

For my final project I am looking to design an awareness campaign to highlight the impacts of water pollution and its knock on effects on the seas and ocean.

As part of my research, I have created this questionnaire to gather insights about the knowledge people have surrounding water pollution in the UK.

I would be very grateful if you could take the time to fill out my questionnaire. It is anonymous and you must be over the age of 18 and live in the UK to participate.

Link to the questionnaire: https://forms.gle/JqdDd61oAUbJCgzP8

Thank you in advance!

Bluesign collaborates with companies to ensure they meet upcoming sustainability laws and practices. With the environment becoming an increasing focus for industries, do you think collaborations like this will be the key to driving real change? How significant do you believe it is for companies to align with these sustainability standards?

Hello, I want to ask everyone out here who is knowledgeable about bamboo (like actually): How feasible is a bamboo-based cooling panel? Can a prototype like bamboo-based cooling panels be implemented as an alternative to conventional air conditioning systems? It would be much appreciated if somebody would answer my question.