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![The Black Friday problem](http://www.forrist.com/cdn/shop/articles/Forrist_The_Black_Friday_Problem.jpg?v=1638845675&width=1000)
At its core, Black Friday is an event that celebrates and perpetuates rampant overconsumption. People buy things with no consideration of if they really need them, how long will they last, and the ...
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Cop26 climate summit – What’s gone on?
The primary promise made in the aforementioned Paris agreement from COP21 was a vow for all countries to implement changes so that the increase in global warming stays “well below” 2°C, with a goal...
Read more![It's Organic September!](http://www.forrist.com/cdn/shop/articles/forrist_1024141513.jpg?v=1632182790&width=1000)
To some, organic is just a trendy label that seems to get popped on to produce more and more each time you enter the shop. But there’s a reason for this growth in interest for organic food. Wherea...
Read more![Zero Waste Explained](http://www.forrist.com/cdn/shop/articles/Forrist_Zero_Waste_4.jpg?v=1631305415&width=3023)
Can we really build a system in which nothing is wasted? The fact of the matter is, we sure can! And when you think about it, it makes total sense!
Read more![Deforestation](http://www.forrist.com/cdn/shop/articles/Forrist_Deforestation.jpg?v=1629039074&width=667)
Forests are a vital part of Earths eco-systems. Our planet needs trees, for so many reasons. They are the lungs of our planet, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, the crucial natural cyc...
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15 Realistic Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Usage
here are our 15 most simple and realistic changes you can make in order to reduce your plastic usage. They may seem small, but fall into these habits and you’ll see how easy it can be to make a con...
Read more![The Menstrual Cup Switch](http://www.forrist.com/cdn/shop/articles/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5938647.jpg?v=1623012962&width=3226)
Menstrual cups have been around since 1937 but it is only recently they’ve started to become increasingly popular due to people becoming more environmentally conscious.
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