Glass Bottles Produce More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles
For years, glass bottles have been marketed as the eco-conscious consumer’s choice - a cleaner, greener alternative to plastic bottles...
Evelyne Hoffman
I specialize in sustainability education, curriculum co-creation, and early-stage project strategy for schools and public bodies. When I am not writing, I enjoy hiking in the Black Forest and experimenting with plant-based recipes.
How AI Avatars Are Revolutionizing Online Identity in the Metaverse and Beyond
As digital spaces continue to evolve, the concept of identity is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer confined to static...
50 Ways to Beat Extreme Heat – Stay Cool
As a 40-year-old journalist, I thought I’d mastered summer after decades of covering heatwaves, from blistering city sidewalks to sweltering...
Enzymes for a Greener Future: How Enzyme Producers Are Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production
Enzymes, nature’s catalysts, are transforming the food industry by enabling greener, more efficient processes. By reducing waste, cutting energy consumption,...
Self-Employed Pensioners: Choosing Work Over Retirement in Europe
A surprising trend is emerging across the European Union: many old-age pensioners are choosing to remain active in the labor...
Here’s How The European Commission Wants to Achieve a 10% Reduction in Water Consumption by 2030
Europe faces a multifaceted water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, urban soil sealing, pollution, and high agricultural water...
Is OpenAI’s AI-Powered Device Your Ticket To A Digital Afterlife?
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, has partnered with legendary designer Jony Ive, formerly of Apple, to develop a groundbreaking AI-powered...
AI Ethics Must Be Embedded by Design: Lessons from The Setzer Case
A May 2025 ruling in a Florida federal court has reignited debate over AI ethics, placing the responsibilities of artificial...
Is DeepSeek Safe to Use? 9 Tips to Use DeepSeek Safely in 2025
Due to the rising safety concerns related to using AI, everyone has a question: Is DeepSeek safe to use in...
Inside the AI Jobs Crisis – 50% of Entry-Level White-CollarJobs at Risk
Now that generative AI accelerates across industries, a profound transformation is underway that threatens to erase millions of white-collar jobs...
The Truth About Medicinal CBD: What Science and Regulation Really Say
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from the cannabis plant, has rapidly become one of the most discussed substances in...
Sustainability Report Best Practices – 11 Key Elements
In 2023, a mid-sized global logistics firm released a sustainability report boasting some pretty bold commitments: “We aim to be...
Sustainable Shopping Tips 2025: 50 Ways to Buy Less and Choose Smarter
The mantra "buy less choose better" - using sustainable shopping tips - is gaining traction among people looking to create...
The Ecological Footprint: A Useful Metric, But with Limits
The concept of the Ecological Footprint offers one of the clearest ways to measure humanity’s pressure on the planet. It...
‘AI Will Break the Economy’: What Marc Andreessen and Sam Altman Say Is Coming – and How to Prepare
In a video interview - which you can view below - Tech investor Marc Andreessen claims artificial intelligence is on...
Klarna AI Layoffs Halted after AI Replaces 700 Jobs: CEO Admits Service Decline
While artificial intelligence is expected to replace millions of jobs in the coming years, the case of Klarna AI layoffs...
Crisis in Crisis: The Imminent Collapse of Women’s Organizations in Conflict Zones
A mounting humanitarian crisis threatens the survival of women’s organizations in conflict zones and disaster-affected areas. Nearly half of these...
Cryptocurrency Services for Token Projects and Why They Are Essential
Cryptocurrency as a concept dates back to 2009 when Bitcoin was introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto. Initially, Bitcoin was seen as...
The Return of Nuclear Energy as a Sustainable Energy Source
The return of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source has gained substantial momentum in recent years. This shift is...
EU Freight Transport Decarbonisation: How Europe Plans to Clean Up Its Trucks by 2030
Heavy-duty trucks make up less than 2% of all vehicles on EU roads - but they are responsible for over...
GRI 101 Biodiversity 2024 – A New Standard for Corporate Biodiversity Reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has established itself as the world’s most widely used framework for sustainability reporting. Among its...
Top Reasons Smart Cities Fail – and What Tech Can Actually Fix
Smart cities are positioned as the vanguard of sustainable urban transformation. Combining artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and...
Best Eco-Friendly Technologies to Make Your Home More Sustainable
The demand for eco-friendly technologies at home has shifted from vague intentions to concrete actions. Consumers are no longer just...
OpenAI for Countries: AI Sovereignty or AI Dependence?
In January 2025, OpenAI announced its Stargate initiative - a multibillion-dollar infrastructure investment, beginning with a supercomputing campus in Abilene,...
Sustainable AI Strategy: 7 Business Pillars Every Company Needs
To embed artificial intelligence (AI) sustainably into business operations and environmental practices, the OECD/BCG/INSEAD 2025 report urges companies to adopt...
Mechanize Wants to Replace All Jobs With AI Agents
A new startup called Mechanize has just one goal: eliminate every human job on Earth. Founded in April 2025 by...
Solar Panels – A Major Recycling Crisis in the Making
Solar panels were supposed to be the poster child of clean energy. Quiet, efficient, and emission-free, they’ve covered rooftops and...
Urban Soil Sealing Causes Europe’s Groundwater Crisis, Not Agriculture
Groundwater is vital. It's the hidden resource fueling Europe's drinking water, irrigation, and ecosystems. Yet today, cities - and not...
Sustainability Urgently Needs a Reality Check in 2025
The current approach to sustainability fails. While it promises solutions, and does often also deliver these, it unfortunately often also...
7 Ways Artificial Superintelligence Could Transform Sustainability
Artificial Superintelligence in Sustainability: Revolution or Risk? Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) represents a transformative advancement in technology, with profound implications for...
