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10 Good Reasons to Make Your Own Candles
We love making candles. We make them all the time here at Whole People. It’s a good thing, as they say. Whether you make your own candles from scratch or you use a candle-making kit…
Gaia A New Look at Life on Earth By James Lovelock
James Lovelock’s groundbreaking book, Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth introduced the world to the concept of the Gaia hypothesis. First published in 1979, the book introduces the concept of the Gaia hypothesis,…
10 Make-Up Brands That Are Addressing Packaging Waste In The Beauty Industry
Packaging waste in the beauty industry is a major problem. So we’re excited to feature make-up brands that are doing something about this. There’s no need for endless plastic pollution. These brands don’t just talk…
10 Nature Subreddits You Will Love Reading
Reddit can be a brilliant resource and it can be really hard work too. A lot depends on the subreddit that you join as to the experience that you get from the site. That’s why…
Why Is The Gaia Hypothesis Controversial?
In the 1970s, a scientist took a new look at life on Earth and came up with the Gaia hypothesis a brand new approach to Earth system science that suggested that the Earth was a…
12 Activist Fashion Models Making Beautiful Change
If you’ve ever felt that models were just a symbol of capitalist exploitation of the planet, then think again. Activist fashion models abound. Many models are deeply engaged in working to make sustainable fashion a…
The Carbon Footprint Of Electric Cars Vs Gasoline
This is an awesome question: what’s the carbon footprint of electric cars vs gasoline cars? It’s not quite as straightforward as you might expect, either. There’s no doubt that on a day-to-day basis that electric…
5 Reasons Why Organic Cotton Is The Better Choice
At least once a week we get an email asking the same question: why is organic cotton better than conventional cotton? To address this common query we’re going to lay out the facts. Just the…
Beginner’s Guide to ESG Investing
Investing can be a complicated thing, particularly if you’re into ethical investing. And that’s where ESG investing comes in. The ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Some people also refer to it as “sustainable…
