What Should Circular Economy Be About

For more than a decade, the circular economy has been presented as the antidote to our wasteful, take-make-dispose economic model. Governments have embraced it, businesses have adopted it as part of their sustainability strategies, and consumers have become familiar with concepts like recycling, repair, and eco-design. Yet something feels incomplete. Despite countless policies, reports, and corporate commitments, global resource consumption continues to rise. Recycling rates … Continue reading What Should Circular Economy Be About

crisbiecoachJuly 19, 20265 Comments

Critical Thinking, Nature

June 5, World Environment Day

Today marks World Environment Day, a crucial moment to reflect on humanity’s relationship with our planet and the technological revolutions that have shaped our environmental destiny. As we stand at the threshold of another transformative era – the AI revolution – it’s essential to understand how each phase of industrial development has impacted our environment differently. The First Industrial Revolution: Foundations of Environmental Change (Late … Continue reading June 5, World Environment Day

crisbiecoachJune 5, 2026June 5, 20262 Comments

Critical Thinking

Creating a Sustainable Office Environment

Nowadays, environmental consciousness has expanded beyond our homes and includes also our workplaces. While many people focus on eco-friendly practices at home, the office environment—where we spend a significant portion of our lives—often gets overlooked. The truth is, sustainable habits in professional spaces can collectively make a substantial difference in reducing our collective environmental footprint. The Myth of Obsolete Technology One of the most common … Continue reading Creating a Sustainable Office Environment

crisbiecoachApril 25, 2026April 23, 20264 Comments

Critical Thinking, Politics

Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change

The debate over climate change has long moved beyond scientific consensus. Today, denying climate change is not just a fringe belief—it is a deliberate political strategy, carefully crafted to build consensus by exploiting deep-seated psychological mechanisms. This is the argument put forward by Alon Tal and Shlomit Paz in their recent article for Nature Climate Change. Their analysis reveals how populist movements weaponize distrust, identity, … Continue reading Climate Denial as a Political Strategy: How Populism Exploits Psychology to Block Change

crisbiecoachJanuary 31, 2026January 28, 202615 Comments

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Politics

Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated as separate crises, they are deeply interconnected—and so are their solutions. Among the most promising strategies to address both is the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS): actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural ecosystems to tackle societal challenges, including climate mitigation and adaptation. The … Continue reading Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

crisbiecoachOctober 25, 2025October 23, 20254 Comments

Nature

Celebrating World Environment Day: A Collective Stand Against Plastic Pollution

Every year on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a day dedicated to encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This year, the focus is on combating plastic pollution, a pervasive issue that has infiltrated every corner of our planet and even our bodies. The Call to Action The official communication for World Environment Day 2025 … Continue reading Celebrating World Environment Day: A Collective Stand Against Plastic Pollution

crisbiecoachJune 5, 2025June 2, 202510 Comments

Life Hacks

7 Steps You Can Take Today to Live More Sustainably

Climate anxiety is real. Dire environmental news is everywhere, and it’s easy to think individual actions don’t matter. But they do! Adopting a positive mindset and some new habits can make a big difference. Today’s post has 7 steps you can take today to live more sustainably. Continue reading 7 Steps You Can Take Today to Live More Sustainably

Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)October 16, 2023October 14, 202322 Comments

Nature

RebEarth

Recently I wrote a piece about climate anxiety and answering the question:what can I do about climate change? As part of my answer, I began writing a column I’d like to share called RebEarth. Continue reading RebEarth

Todd FulginitiAugust 11, 2023August 12, 202313 Comments

Random Thoughts

How Is Sustainability An Ethical Decision?

Provided by Sarah Cole from PURC The Principle Of Sustainability: There are numerous definitions of sustainability. Like, the ‘entropy principle’ of sustainability states that life on Earth should not use more energy each day than is supplied by the Sun every single day. Herman Daly proposed these three principles of sustainability: non-renewable resources should not be depleted at rates higher than the development rate of … Continue reading How Is Sustainability An Ethical Decision?