A food desert is an area within a community with limited access to healthy eating and new sustainable resources. The term ‘food desert’ itself is relatively new, but the implication has always been around. These can often be found in impoverished neighborhoods in contrast to an area with higher access to fresh markets. People who live in food deserts are more likely to consume highly processed foods with little to no nutrients. For many people, living in food deserts can lead to diet-related chronic diseases.
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Opinion: A Bit of Advice for Shopping Sustainably
The fashion industry has quickly evolved to keep up with the culture of consumerism – we want to buy more and we want to buy it quickly. Unfortunately, haute couture is not accessible to everyone, so fashion retailers of big companies like H&M and Zara have found the perfect recipe to drastically increase their profits: using the latest high end trends to produce ridiculously cheap new collections as fast as possible. It comes without saying that these rhythms of production have an extremely negative impact on the environment, making textile production responsible for 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases emissions annually, which is more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
Black Lives Matter: The Movement That Sparked Awareness Across the Globe
After the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, pressing urgency on racial injustice was reignited around the world. Millions of people took to the streets to express their anger – making the Black Lives Matter movement the largest in United States history and spanning into every continent, aside from Antartica. The aim of this photo essay is to showcase the fight for racial justice across the nation; visualizing powerful artistic and demonstrative expression.
9 Social Media Influencers Supplying Environmental Sustainability Content via the Black Lens
As ecomadic continues to celebrate Black History Month, we also want to amplify as many voices in the Black community which contribute in promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. In the age where information is easily shared through social media, why not uplift those who specialize in creating informative, environmental content on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms? To guide you in doing so, here is a list of nine Black environmental influencers to follow and enjoy throughout, and even after the end of Black History Month.
Lift Every Voice & Support Black Businesses During Black History Month!
February is Black History Month, a month celebrating Black culture and Black people who pave the way for many generations to come. What better way to celebrate Black History Month than to shop and dine Black? We at ecomadic have put together a list of eco-accommodations, socially responsible eateries, social enterprise shops, and ethical tours for you and your bucks to bask in throughout February.
Opinion: The Amazon of Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro – current president of Brazil – claims that the Amazon rainforest has caused major setbacks in the battle against deforestation, meanwhile the international community can barely intervene. At a time when climate change has become an issue of maximum urgency, we’re all witnesses of “the lungs of the planet” being destroyed irrevocably. The Amazon rainforest made its way to the media’s spotlight during the summer of 2019 due to the raging wildfires that caused extreme damage to the flora and fauna of the area. Societies have seemingly forgotten about it since then, but deforestation is a crucial issue to be discussed now and always. And no, it hasn’t gotten any better.
Tips on How To Compost While Traveling
Responsibly disposing of your food waste while traveling is definitely feasible, and can be done by just about anyone. Depending on how far and long you will be on the road, and what your geographic location is, an option for any situation is attainable.
Biden’s Climate Cabinet Picks
An essential aspect of holding our government accountable regarding climate change is to familiarize ourselves with those in positions of power who will implement consequential environmental policies and legislation. Because Biden’s “Climate Cabinet” will have a significant hand in shaping future environmental regulations, we have compiled a run-down of their positions, experiences and commitments in order to make it easier to hold the administration to their promises.
Summiting Mt. Rainier: An Interview with Susanna Funk
On December 26th, 2020 Alpine enthusiast Susanna Funk began her climb of Mt. Rainier in Washington State with a small group of other climbers through the organization Alpine Ascents. We caught up with her in between training for her next climb: the highest peak in North America: Denali (at around 20,000 feet above sea level in Alaska) and learned about some sustainable practices she and her team practiced during this challenging yet life changing experience.
5 Countries to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
In case you need some source of inspiration on where to take your next trip post-COVID, we have compiled a list.
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