World Environment Day 2020: Biodiveristy

The theme for World Environment Day, 5 June 2020 is biodiversity — a call to action to combat the accelerating species loss and degradation of the natural world. One million plant and animal species risk extinction, largely due to human activities.

World Environment Day urges us to rethink how our economic systems have evolved and the impact they have on the environment. These are issues the world cannot lose sight of even as we tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing climate crisis.

World environment Day has released a guide of what we can do personally… here are some starters for you:

Here are some resources for you to learn

• Join Earth School and take part in the 30 lessons on the environment hosted by TED-Ed and curated by some of the best nature teachers in the world. 
• Learn about how you can help fight climate change through the United Nations’ Act Now campaign.
• Learn about plastic pollution and how it affects marine species through UNEP’s through UNEP’s Clean Seas campaign.
• Find out about the endangered species that are trafficked in the illegal wildlife trade. 

 

Cutting down on waste

Turtle Cup: reusable cups with carbon neutral manufacturing to minimise waste.

 

Panda Packaging: bamboo products to make it easier to lower your impact on the environment.

 

Georganics: oral healthcare products handcrafted in small batches with no waste recyclable packaging.

 

Know the Origin: ethically produced clothing, using low impact dyes and waste-water.

 

 

Reusing and repurposing to minimise waste

Been London: upcycling leather & using sustainable methods to produce bags and accessories .

 

Toast Ale: using bread to make award winning beer.

 

Elvis & Kresse: recycled fire hoses into bags and accessories.

Upcircle Beauty: Elevating leftover natural ingredients as beauty products your skin will love.