More tips for sustainable Christmas gifts
It is that time of the year again, and you are looking for tips for sustainable christmas gifts. Christmas is a time for giving …
General sustainability
The World Is Too Much with Us
In this poem, written by William Wordsworth in 1802, the speaker criticises the modern industrialised society, and how it has changed people’s perceptions and …
Quality over Quantity
Quality over quantity is the best intention for a number of reasons, yet we live in a civilisation that is preoccupied with quantity. The …
Losing the American Dream
The ‘American Dream’ has become an ‘everywhere nightmare’. The first world is facing an existential crisis. People are increasingly out of touch with each …
Be the change
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi You can’t …
Bottles or Cans: Which is Better?
The most environmentally friendly way to drink a beer is to walk or ride your bike to the nearest pub and have a pint …
E.F. Schumacher quotes
E.F. Schumacher is a hero of sustainability. He was an economist as well the author of the books Small is Beautiful, Good Work and …
For People and Planet
Econation’s tagline is ‘For People and Planet’. We often say that what is good for the planet is good for people, and vice-versa. Accordingly, …
Mahatma Gandhi quotes
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) is a hero of sustainability because he advocated simple living, self-reliance, humaneness and non-violence towards both people and the …