If you’re anything like me, the plastic crisis looms heavy over your head. Thoughts of single-use plastics accumulated in landfills, micro-plastics degrading in our oceans and waterways, and the knowledge that recycling is not a viable solution, are all part of my daily ruminations. Yet, all the great change in history has been led by people, not corporations, and we need to be reminded that our actions and choices do matter, as they continuously weigh into the collective balance. So here are some ideas on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle when it comes to plastics!

How can we help protect our oceans? It’s a question I ask myself every time I take a plunge into the deep blue. The answer isn’t easy nor is it straightforward, but it’s urgent that we act, no matter how imperfectly. In the following article, I’ve compiled a list of ways we can all help conserve our bountiful yet depleted oceans.

The fact is that we as a global population are rapidly outgrowing every part of this planet - and that includes our food systems. A report from the World Resources Institute broke down the situation we’re currently dealing with, and how it is critical that we change it if we’re to keep up with population growth. As it is, we know that food is not equitably distributed. So what to do?

How much plastic is too much plastic, and how can we halt this infernal machine? For the past few months—ever-since my return from Cambodia, plastics have been weighing heavily on my mind. I decided to go past the obvious facts and do some proper research on the topic: why are plastics everywhere and what should we do about them?

How can we help protect our oceans? It’s a question I ask myself every time I take a plunge into the deep blue. The answer isn’t easy nor is it straightforward, but it’s urgent that we act, no matter how imperfectly. In the following article, I’ve compiled a list of ways we can all help conserve our bountiful yet depleted oceans.

Last week, while gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean, my dad and I decided to do something completely out of the ordinary: wwoofing together in the Pyrenees. As an environmentalist and filmmaker, I’ve had a growing interest in organic farming and now felt like the right time to put my enthusiasm into practice. Here’s how it all happened and what we learned out on the farm!

As an environmental documentary filmmaker myself, I’ve watched hundreds of environmental movies. They inspire my work and lifestyle and are great sources of empowerment. I often get asked for recommendations so I thought I’d share this list, gathering my favorite 15 films and giving reasons as to why.

If you’re anything like me, the plastic crisis looms heavy over your head. Thoughts of single-use plastics accumulated in landfills, micro-plastics degrading in our oceans and waterways, and the knowledge that recycling is not a viable solution, are all part of my daily ruminations. Yet, all the great change in history has been led by people, not corporations, and we need to be reminded that our actions and choices do matter, as they continuously weigh into the collective balance. So here are some ideas on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle when it comes to plastics!

A zero-waste skincare routine is the basis of a sustainable lifestyle and in this article, I list my favorite natural, zero-waste skincare ingredients which you can already most likely find in your kitchen! When combined these ingredients can become powerful beauty hacks that will save you money while also contributing to the protection of our beautiful planet.

My skin is one of my biggest insecurity and I struggle with it on a daily basis. One of the solutions I have found to help me fight that insecurity is making my own homemade facemasks. They soothe my skin as much as they soothe my mind, and I will usually mix them up two to three times a week. Here, I am sharing with you my favorite four recipes!