Five Youth-Led Organizations Using Tech to Combat Plastic Pollution In Africa
African youth are taking action to combat the serious problem of plastic pollution on the continent. With an estimated 100 million tons of waste generated in Africa each year, much of it plastic, inadequate waste management infrastructure has led to pollution of waterways and harm to wildlife
SUSTAIN Takes SXSW
Giddy up folks, the SUSTAIN team is headed to Austin, Texas to attend South by Southwest 2022!
Giving Credit Where It's Due
Despite recent interest in environmentalism and sustainability, BIPOC communities have not received long-overdue credit for current ‘trends’ and ideals. It's time we recognize the cultural roots of practices characteristic of the environmental movement.
Modern Environmentalism Isn’t Sated by Biden
Climate change activism has transformed in recent years and embraced a holistic approach to environmental protection. How can you contribute to this modern vision?
So What is Ecofeminism Anyway?A Crash Course
Everyone benefits from a healthier planet, but those most endangered by our current lack of environmental protections and lack of empathy for those forced to give up natural resources and culture to a hierarchical and industrialist patriarchal culture - most often BIPOC and migrant workers - can begin to heal.
Iranian Environmentalists
This upcoming Nowruz and last year’s looked a lot different, but it’s still a gentle reminder to cherish those that are close. So as we settle into a new awakening for Nowruz, SUSTAIN wanted to spotlight five amazing Iranian environmentalists on how their culture blends in with their eco-conscious warrior side.
A Sit-Down with the Intersectional Environmentalist Team
Intersectional Environmentalist is a movement that ties environmental justice and social justice together. The term didn’t start to gain momentum until just recently when an Instagram post, created by Leah Thomas, 25, went viral around the time Black Lives Matter protests were going on in our country back in May.
Why the Environmental Movement Needs USPS
If you’ve paid any attention to politics or have spent time scrolling through Instagram this summer, you’ve likely heard way more about the United States Postal Service than you’re used to.