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THE TRUTH BEHIND ZERO WASTE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PRIVILEGE.
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Please read, and share.🌎 You are not alone, and no that doesn’t mean it will always be easy. This letter from today’s stories seemed to really touch a lot of you, so I am sharing it in my feed as well. Transparency isn’t only necessary for a sustainable and ethical fashion supply chain, it’s also vital to this movement’s sustainability on an emotional level as a whole. For its biggest proponents and newest entrants the like. If you need some emotional support, let’s help one another. Together and open we can do so much more than divided and quiet. #climatestrike #youthclimatestrike #fridaysforfuture #iceonfire #climateactionnow #climatechangeisreal #climateaction #keepitintheground
We are here, heading towards #ClimateBreakdown... the end of human civilization and all of life on earth as we know it. But most people aren’t paying attention to these facts (if they are aware of them at all) so this is my attempt to make it “fashion” and spread the word. 🌎 We stand at an unparalleled fork-in-the-road of human history right now. And we know scientifically, beyond reasonable doubt, where each road will lead. Will we continue with business-as-usual and further cement our #ClimateCrisis, or instead, will we commit to drawdown global emissions in hopes that our civilization can adapt and survive? 🔥The difference between 2 and 8 degrees C (global average temperature warming), is the difference between life and death, and we are in a narrow decision-making window for 10 more years at best. The stripes next to each photo representing past and future scenarios of global heating. We will reach either 2 or 8 degrees depending on the actions we decide to take today. I believe in the possibilities of drawdown; the ability to stay at 2 degrees and adapt. But “all solutions depend on individuals choosing to invest their time, energy, thoughts, and money to reaching it.”-⁣@projectdrawdown ⁣ 🌡️ Getting involved locally and nationally, with those already implementing proven climate solutions, is critical right now. I choose Drawdown, and I will keep shouting louder until my government choses to implement drawdown too. The decisions we make at all levels impact our future on this planet. One pathway ensures catastrophe, and the other embraces regeneration.” Will you join me towards the latter?⁣ #climatestrike #climateaction #keepitintheground #climatestrike 🎨Artwork by Alexander Radtke
GOOD NEWS!! 🌎 “New York is the fourth biggest state in the US and on Wednesday night it adopted the country’s most ambitious climate targets, including 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050!!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For four years in a row, New York Renews pushed the Climate and Community Protection Act (CCPA), without success. And last year, Cuomo put forward his own climate bill, the Climate Leadership Act, which he referred to as a Green New Deal for New York, annoying pretty much everyone. That bill contained electricity carbon goals but no economy-wide carbon goals, and nothing at all on equity. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But activists such as @geologicallypresent with @pushbuffalo and everyone with #nyrenews kept pushing and finally, late on Wednesday night, the very last day of the legislative session, the bill was passed.⁣⁣ ⁣ So what’s in it?⁣⁣ 🌿100 percent, economy-wide net-#zerocarbon emissions by 2050⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌿100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌿The plan to reduce emissions will be made by a council⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌿A third of the benefits go to frontline communities⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ❓Why this is a very big deal⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Advocates didn’t get everything they wanted, but in the big picture, the #CLCPA is a huge, huge win. The country’s third-biggest economy has passed its most ambitious economy-wide climate targets — some of the most ambitious climate targets in the world. And hitting those targets will generate ongoing waves of investment into the state’s worst-off communities.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It is a win for the state’s economy, which will see a boom in innovation and investment. It’s a win for #environmentaljustice, shifting state funding to those most vulnerable. And it’s a win for the #climate.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ What remains to be seen are the longer-term reverberations this recent flurry of state action will produce.” David Roberts for @voxdotcom. #keepitintheground #climateactionnow #climatechangeisreal
Do you remember what a sky full of stars looks like? 🌌 Do you ever feel like everything around you is slowly turning into a vacant lot, like this one behind me? But feel powerless to stop it, so instead you fall victim to society and believe if you just try hard enough, focusing all your attention on looking a certain way, having certain coveted things, and progressing at your dream job, that maybe everything will be okay?⁣ ⁣ Yeah... that was me too, two years ago, when I was set on changing the world with Sustainable Fashion. But what I realized, is that I don’t GAF about fashion. Those norms of society have never made me feel whole. ⁣ ⁣ What does make me feel whole, is seeing those little bits of weeds and grass popping through the broken concrete, ever determined to keep growing. Seeing a full starry sky, reminding me how precious it is to be alive.⁣ ⁣ Anyway, just some thoughts as I look back at my life, only two years ago today. I’d love to hear your thoughts about society and your role in it as well.🙏🏼🌿⁣ ⁣ #climatechangeisreal #sustainablelife #sustainablefashionblogger #urbannature ⁣#zerowasteirl
For anyone who thinks I don’t believe individual actions are important, I have to explain that this is false. I still do my best to avoid single-use plastics, wear second-hand and shop sustainably when I can afford it, eat locally and seasonally when possible, have a planet based diet, use public transportation, and so much more. What I hope my work will help you understand, however, is that there is SO MUCH MORE that needs to be done systematically, and quickly, in order for a sustainable future to be possible for us all. Even if my life is “sustainable,” how does that move the planet in a more sustainable direction if everyone else isn’t able to live the same? ❓🌿Where do you find balance between individual and systematic action? I would love to hear from you, so we can help each other grow! #yayforearth #ethicalliving #sustainablelife #climateactionnow #systemsthinking
This is a hard truth that we all have to swallow. Myself included. This is not to knock people who are trying to do their best, or those who have to travel due to the larger systems in place that often force us to fly... but rather to call out the reality that many of us, who are privileged enough to do something about, are choosing to ignore. As more and more data comes out about the problems w flying, it’s up to us who are promoting sustainable lifestyles to, at a bare minimum, be transparent about our travels’ impact. We also must come to terms with the fact that we ALL have to stop flying for leisure as much since we can. As always, please show compassion in the comments towards me and each other. Uncomfortable truths, must be spoken about with nuance and care. Let's help each other progress together! #climateactionnow #keepitintheground #privilege #climatechangeisreal #climateaction #climateemergency
Sometimes taking time to enjoy nature is a radical act in and of itself.⁣ What do you think? ⁣ This isn't to say that other radical actions aren't as important, such a nonviolent protest, civil disobedience when necessary, and being publicly outspoken against injustice and environmental extinction when so many others remain silent.⁣ ⁣ This is rather a realization that; in today's society that values productivity, profit, the hustle, constant connectivity, and business above all else; giving yourself the permission to go out and live your life – the time to go out and enjoy the natural world, from which we all have been so removed – is also an act of joyful resistance.⁣ ⁣ When we are simply cogs in a machine, rather than autonomous, fulfilled beings, it's nearly impossible to create positive momentum. Yet when we are connected to ourselves, the environment, the ones we love, and our communities, we are then better able to act from a place of inspiration, energy, and hope.⁣ ⁣ 🌏What are you doing in your life to recharge? What is your personal, radical act?⁣ ⁣ Thank you all for sharing with me, and for being so open to sharing with you. We are all in this together, and it's time to remember that connectedness more than ever.🌿⁣ ⁣ #environmentaljustice #naturalenvironment #advocacy #climateaction #climateactionnow #fridaysforfuture
Pope Francis: "Time is running out. Deliberations must go beyond mere exploration of what can be done and concentrate on what needs to be done from today onward." ⁣ ⁣ He continued, "We do not have the luxury of waiting for others to step forward, nor the prioritization short-term economic benefits. The climate crisis requires our decisive action, here and now."⁣ ⁣ These remarks came during a conference called "Energy Transition and Care for Our Common Home" on Friday, and were given as a warning to oil and gas executives gathered at the Vatican about the dangers of climate change, urging them to step up and help mitigate it.⁣ ⁣ ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼We all must use our power NOW, whatever it is, to speak up and demand action against the present and ever-more-pressing #ClimateCrisis. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO SPEAK UP TODAY⁉️⁣ ⁣ YOU CAN:⁣ ☎️call @thedemocrats and demand a #ClimateDebate.⁣ ✔️sign up for #nonviolentresistance training from @extinctionrebellion and the like.⁣ 💰donate to @sunrisemvmt @weact4ej @350org @earthjustice @farmingwhileblack and so many more, already doing the work, and volunteer with them locally.⁣ 🌎look into @citizensclimate lobby and see how to support their efforts⁣ 💻research the political candidates on local, state, and national levels and pledge your support based on those with a Proven track record on #socialjustice and #climateaction⁣ 🌱sign up to learn about #regenerativeagriculture or any of the proven Drawdown methods from @projectdrawdown.⁣ 📚READ, READ, READ work from BIPOC who have leading the way for positive progress all along.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ THANK YOU and DO NOT GIVE UP.⁣ #keepitintheground #climateactionnow #climatestrike #climatechangeisreal
Thursday’s Thoughts featuring secondly, some wise words from @jamie_s_margolin. What do you think? 🗣Stay tuned for a powerful introductory video with @misstej coming later. #intersectionality #climateactionnow #climatechangeisreal #environmentaljustice #climatejustice
Sitting outside the NY State Capitol in Albany yesterday after the #PassTheCCPA demonstration I attended. Along with hundreds of other protesters from all of NY State, we stormed the halls of the New York State Capitol building, filling the lobby, the staircases, and finally the space outside @nygovcuomo’s office. Our voices echoed off the stone walls unlike anything I’ve ever heard before. While we were there, bold leadership of the Climate Justice organizations such as @uprosebrooklyn, @pushbuffalo, @maketheroadny, and @weact4ej to name a few, made me understand even further how important frontline communities are and always have been to positive change. Although it was my first time participating in nonviolent action for our #ClimateCrisis and #ClimateAction, it will not be my last. And if #governorcuomo doesn’t pass this bill, he best believe we will all go back again and again, until he does the right thing. There is no more time to waste, and the time to unite is now. #keepitintheground #climateactionnow #climatechangeisreal #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture
🔥I Want You To Panic 🔥 PLEASE WATCH IN FULL. Repost @nholmgren for @nowness as part of a series called survival season - A call to action on climate change. The short film is an abstract observation on passivity and a study on the human-being and our attitude towards climate change. Inspirered by @gretathunberg & @xiuhtezcatl 2 young climate activists who are trying to awaken the world. Their voices are more important than ever💙🌍💙🌍 . Thank you @shelleybones & @bunnykinney for letting me be a part of this series. Big love to the amazing team for making this film happen💙🙏🏻 Link in bio 🌍 _____________________________________________ Directed by: Nina Holmgren DOP : @jacobmller Editor : Ogi Curkic Producer : @samuelcantor Production manager : @cornelia_hyrup Music : @madsbergland Sound design :Jamie Thurman Colourist : @hanniballang_colour Production Design : @annegryskovdal Styling: @annacarli__ Makeup & hair : @sarasofiakasper Casting director : Ditte Kiel @artcastcph Directors assistent : @signeralkov Production assistent: Nicholas Perry Production design assistent: Nanna Emilie Dalsgaard & Camilla Weile B - photo Rasmus Gaardhøj DIT : Nikolaj Dahl Gaffer : Andreas Kragh -Jacobsen Gaffer assistent : William Lausten Video assistent : Kalle SFX : Nordic Effects VFX : @baconx_studio Cast : Marco Lau Pedersen Sandra Kamp Tristan Ottevig Knud Klausen Stephanie Star Ryan Karim Østergaard Production : @baconproduction Video commissioner : @shelleybones