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Bananas on the Brink: Climate Crisis Threatens World’s Favourite Fruit

The future of the world’s most popular fruit -bananas – is under threat from the climate crisis. Researchers have discovered […]

by Nick Ames

Here’s Why Plntd Is More Than Just Another Plant Shop

Not the perfect plant parent? Plntd is here to help

by Claire Wills

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island: Where the Wild Things Wander

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island isn’t just another luxury resort, it’s a private wildlife reserve where gazelles graze outside your villa and the entire island runs on wind power

by Anthea Ayache

Smells Like Sustainability: The PerfumeWorld’s Cleanest New Notes

From zero-waste packaging to responsibly sourced botanicals, these perfume brands are proof that the perfume industry is getting a sustainable makeover

by Rachel Bassett

On The Couch with Wes Hartmann: How Elephants, Lions and Bees Are Saving Africa’s Wild Places

In this episode of On The Couch with The Ethicalist, Wes Hartman —Chief Environmental and Conservation Officer at Wilderness Botswana […]

by Anthea Ayache

Crypto’s High Price Tag Comes with a Hidden Carbon Cost

If Bitcoin were a country, its annual energy consumption would rank 27th in the world, raising serious questions about the true cost of digital currency.

by Josh Sims

Fast Furniture: Why we Need Mindful Shopping for our Homes as Well as Our Wardrobes

Designed to be replaced as often as your socks, fast furniture is made up of low-cost, low-quality items that rarely last a season and almost never get recycled

by Rae Ritchie

Nature is the New Luxury: A Conversation with Ian Di Tulio of Minor Hotels

With a career steeped in luxury hospitality, Ian Di Tullio knows a thing or two about what travellers want… But as Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels, his focus isn’t just on delivering five-star experiences, it’s on shaping a hotel portfolio that’s fit for a planet in crisis

by Anthea Ayache

A Weekend at Expo City: Culture, Sustainability and Skyline Views for AED 25

Explore sustainability, legacy and skyline views at Expo City Dubai this Museum Day weekend, with free entry to key attractions and all-access passes from just AED 25

by Anthea Ayache

From Landfill to Leggings: beAthletica’s Mission to Clean Up Fashion

beAthletica, a new UAE-based label, is using reclaimed factory fabrics to create small-batch collections that merge style with sustainability

by Claire Wills