Our diets have a much bigger impact on the enviroment than we think

Climate Change is real! Some people still don't believe this is a serious problem - but it is!

Humans are the main cause of global warming. This is good and bad at the same time. On the one side it is our fault, but on the other side there is a lot we can do to help the situation.

Burning fossil fuels, the destruction of the rainforest and the animal husbandry lead to a large amount of unnatrual greenhouse gases. This causes the natural greenhouse effect to become stronger and a disruption of water cycles. This leads to global warming.

Due to the destruction of the forests around the world, the compensation of carbon dioxide is being reduced and less oxygen can be produced. Additionally in the prosses of deforestation the CO2 stored in trees is realised into the atmosphere.

Years ago the FAO (UN-world food and agricultere organization) released a report saying that factory farming is the main cause of the enviromental issues we are presently facing. It causes more greenhouse gases then all the traffic.

Read more about climate change on the greenpeace website.

Zero waste is a philosphy striving for sustainability. Most people are not very familiar with this topic, since it is still a new things. But especially on social media some influencers are making it a trend, which motivates more and more people to look in to it.

Zero waste, as in no waste at all, is pretty difficult to be honest. In our society practically impossible. But still there is a lot every individual can do to reduce a massive amount of waste in the daily life. Next time you want to buy something, think about where you can get it with the least packaging possible or used. For instance going to the market or health food store makes it easier to buy food without packaging, especially produce. You can also search the internet for zero waste stores in your area. Another question you can ask yourself is if you really need that thing you want to buy.

Maybe you have heard of a minimalsitic lifestyle before? Minimalism has a lot of conections with zero waste...

Here is a minimalistic mom's video where she shows here go to's:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRlyj6vnrs4

In case you speak german, I really like this minimalistic youtuber too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERBALqE0vyM

Many people think that poeple eating tofu and soymilk is reponsible for the deforestation of the rainforest. In fact it's animal feed. The protein in soy and the cheap cultivation makes it so attractive for farmers. Every 6 seconds an area equivalent to one soccer field of rainforest is being destroyed. Once this mircale of nature, which grew over millions of years, is gone, it will never come back.

The rainforest is a world of it's own with a naturally perfect circle of life. It is home to millions of animal- and plant species. We can't keep on taking their habitat.

Click here for more information about the rainforest deforestation.

Wether it is fur, leather, wool or down; they all come from animals. Many people buy their clothing without being aware of this. The animals like foxes, sheep, minks, cows, gooses and so on, are being tortured and exploited. They live their short lives in tiny cages on huge farms and then get their skin cut off while still being alive.  Also the production of clothes has a big impact on the enviroment: water ussage, transport, chemical use etc.

Brands with vegan and sustainable fashion:

• nu-in fashion
• armed angles
• organic basics
• veja shoes
• leslunes

Here is a good german article about animal cruelty in the clothing indusrty.

And here is an article that talks about this topic in english.