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Tag: Sustainability

The New Kid on the Block: Taxonomy on Sustainable Activities

“But it’s unethical for companies to lie to consumers about the benefits of a product…”, I said, giving my Consumer Behaviour professor a dubious look that matched my statement.  Paying no mind, he solemnly responds with “They can because nobody

Plates and Policies Are Best Shared

The global pandemic has jolted our food systems and lifted the veil to reveal the extent of its inefficiency, fragility, and unsustainability. Food is the epicentre of this global transition process. It represents the intricate web that connects everything and

The New European Bauhaus: Beauty & Privilege Win Again?

On 16 September 2020, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative in her State of the Union address. What does this initiative consist of, and what core values does it

Apples and Oranges – The Need for a New EU Food Policy

The year 2021 began full of hope and expectation, if only because a new year meant we could leave behind one of the most complex years in the history of mankind and finally turn the proverbial page.  However, after almost

Home Is Where You’ll Find Net-Zero

Shall I buy or keep renting? House or flat? Will interest rates stay low? Should I plan for a renovation budget or is the property fine as it is? Shall we go for eco-friendly painting? What if I lose my job? How can I get solar panels in

Across Europe, Urban Mobility is Going Green 

In the past few months we have seen our world transformed in ways never before seen in our lifetimes. We will continue to be negatively impacted for months, possibly years… but, what if something good could come out of this?

The EU Strives to Take the Green Lane Out of the Crisis

COVID-19 begins to recede in Europe, for now at least. The recovery begins. It will be a long way back. There are more than 130,00 deaths across the EU attributed to the coronavirus. Some 30 million workers in the EU