Ana Yong
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Articles by Ana Yong
Áine Kelly-Costello: Story-Teller, Researcher, and Advocate
An interview with Áine Kelly-Costello, an advocate, researcher and story-teller, based in Aotearoa New Zealand, who writes on disability, climate and migration. Words by Ana Yong Áine Kelly-Costello (They/Them) is a multifaceted advocate and creative force, deeply committed to climate justice, disability rights, and social change and has made significant contributions in various fields including being a Paralympian for swimming in 2012.
Kayleigh Goodman: Floop, the Carbon Footprint Calculator App
By Ana Yong Floop is an application created by Kayleigh Goodman, Blaze Horn and Jim Kimberley which calculates the carbon footprint of what we eat. The objective is to bring attention to one’s personal carbon footprint and generate demand for sustainable food without being a vegan. We were fortunate enough to conduct an interview with Kayleigh Goodman on the potential of the Floop app and how it can help to alleviate the effects of climate change. AY: What inspired you to create Floop?
Svanir Wilderness Ecostay: A Chat with Indrani Chakraborty
An interview with Indrani Chakraborty of Svanir Wilderness Ecostay, an eco-friendly boutique homestay located near the city of Bhubaneswar, in India’s eastern state of Odisha. By Ana Yong All images courtesy of Svanir Wilderness Ecostay Today, we have the incredible opportunity to interview Indrani Chakraborty, the co-founder of Svanir Wilderness Ecostay.
Circular Blue Economy: Current Practices and Future Plans
From Waste to Wealth: The Circular Blue Economy By Ana Yong Introduction As the global population continues to grow and consume more resources, waste management has become an increasingly urgent concern. In particular, our oceans and waterways have become polluted with waste material such as plastics, chemicals and discarded fishing gear. This waste not only harms marine life but also has a detrimental impact on our economy and society as a whole.
Circular Use of Ocean Resources
Maximizing Resource Efficiency for Sustainable Growth: Exploring the Blue Economy-Circular Economy Nexus in the 21st Century By Ana Yong Definitions of the Circular Economy and the Blue Economy According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a circular economy consists of “”. In other words, the products of today become the supplies for tomorrow.
The Global Situation of Food Security: Facts and Figures
By Ana Yong Definition and Importance of Food Security The World Bank has defined as “when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life” which encompasses 4 aspects: a. Physical Availability of Food, b. Economic and Physical Access to Food, c. Food Utilization, and d. Stability of the first 3 factors over time.
Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide
Importance of Digital Sustainability: Is Sustainability Rooted in Technology? By Ana Yong Modern living has availed to us an overabundance of opportunities and distractions in the form of products and services, many of which are provided through technological advancements like shopping on e-commerce platforms, ordering food using applications as well as securing transport by booking a cab online.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) & Why it is Important
The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Vital Role in Sustainability By Ana Yong Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), first made reference to 4IR in his 2017 book entitled “” which he defined as starting at the beginning of this century and relies on digital technology.
Where are Microplastics Found and Where do They Come From?
The Dilemma between Saving the Earth and Enjoying the Gains brought on by Plastic Waste for Developing Countries. Where are microplastics found? And where does it all come from? We dig a little deeper, and look at the dilemma faced by countries the world over. By Ana Yong The modern world would not be what it is now without plastics, for example, computers and mobile phones would not be available to the masses without the plastic exteriors which house these devices.
Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World
We Discuss the Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture in Countries Around the World, and look at Statistics, History, Definitions, and the Future. By Ana Yong Related Articles: What is Regenerative Agriculture?
The Plastic Waste Dilemma and China’s National Sword Policy
The Plastic Waste Dilemma: Impact of China’s National Sword Policy on the World and How Nations are Responding By Ana Yong Further Reading: The Effects of Microplastics on Humans: An Introduction Where are Microplastics Found and Where do They Come From? What is the Plastic Waste Dilemma Plastic was invented in by a Belgian chemist named Leo Baekeland who named his invention ‘Bakelite’.
Technology, Sustainability and Society: Where They Intersect
Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Sustainability, and Society By Ana Yong Introduction There can be no doubt that technology influences sustainability and society. On one hand, it can improve efficiency and reduce waste thus leading to more sustainable practices. But it can also lead to increased consumption and the depletion of resources.
The Effects of Microplastics on Humans: An Introduction
The Undeniable Threat Microplastics Pose to Humans “To Be or Not to Be.” Like Hamlet contemplating the existential question of all time, we all have a choice in life. In this case, it is choosing whether to use plastics or not. Modern life has evolved to the point where many things become disposable and replaceable, for example, fast fashion or digital devices like mobile phones that go out of fashion in the blink of an eye. The more we consume, the more we throw out, the more we waste.
Sustainable Agriculture: The Environmental Impact of Farming
An exploration of facts and figures relating to the environmental impact of farming, and the organizations and solutions presented by sustainable agriculture. By Ana Yong What is Sustainable Agriculture? Sustainable Agriculture consists of three components: (1) economic, (2) social, and (3) environmental. A sustainable farming business should be money-making and fund a healthy economy. It should also treat its workers fairly and enjoy a reciprocally favourable relationship with the community.
The Sustainability of Wind Energy: Facts & Figures
An Exploration of the Sustainability of Wind Energy: The international wind energy industry was priced at $62.1 billion in 2019 and has been predicted to hit $127.2 billion by 2027. Therefore, it is a lucrative form of renewable energy which many countries are now looking into, but what exactly is wind energy, and how renewable is it? Let’s discuss. By Ana Yong Introduction to Wind Energy What is Wind Energy and How is it Generated? At it’s simplest, wind Energy is produced using a wind turbine.
Covid-19 Is Not Only Killing Humans, It’s Also Killing Fast Fashion
Eco Style Ana Yong August 11, 2020 1. Emergence of Fast Fashion According to the Oxford Dictionary, fast fashion is “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends.” [i] while the definition by Cambridge Dictionary says that it is “clothes that are made and sold cheaply, so that people can buy new clothes often.” [ii] Believe it or not, fast fashion was created in the 1800’s during the Industrial Revolution.
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