Sikkim – The First 100% Organic State in the World
What does it take for an entire state to produce food that is fully chemical-free?
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In conversation with my Grandma: What it is like to live during a time where the next meal is not guaranteed
During and after World War two, Julia’s grandma lived at a time where food was in short supply. Here is what we can learn from her experiences.
9 effective tips to help you eat more sustainably
Find 9 great tips for eating sustainably, no matter your diet.
The climate diet: What to eat or ditch to lessen your CO2-footprint
The food we eat can make a difference for the environment. If you want to switch to a more climate-friendly diet, here is what you need to keep in mind.
Welcome to the Food Issue
For the next six months, Eco-Spotlight will cover all things food, and the sustainable solutions gaining globally to produce & consume better.
Interview with UNEP Africa climate change expert Dr Richard Munang
What is innovative volunteerism? And why is it the future of Africa? Read to find out.
How to make a city cleaner and greener: Takataka Plastics
Takataka Plastics offers low-cost technologies to recycle waste into products while providing employment to displaced youths. Here’s how they do it.
Compost in a bucket: How to use a Bokashi
Composting without a garden or outdoor area is possible with a Bokashi: the Japanese bucket uses fermentation to make fertile soil and fluid out of kitchen waste.
Lagazel solar lamps provide a ray of hope in Africa
In poverty-stricken Burkina Faso, electricity is still a dream for many. But locally-manufactured solar lamps provide a gleam of hope.
Mapping sustainability in the Global South with podcaster Sanchi Singh
Sanchi Singh’s podcast takes sustainability a notch higher than everyday swaps. Read on to learn how.