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Welcome to the week.
We have another new podcast episode for you this week, this time with Ferris Jabr, author of Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life.
It’s a fascinating conversation (and book!) about shifting our understanding of Earth, and our relationship to it. Listen here!
Ok, news time.
This week:
⚡Clean energy megaprojects
🤰Heat protections for pregnant workers
🍖Lab-grown meat for pet food
💻Internet shut downs
And more
Stay cool,
— Willow
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Do you support much stricter sugar regulations in the US?
Last week, we asked: How often do you consider sustainability when purchasing clothing?
You said:
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Always (33%)
“It's very hard to do this, but I at least always try to buy used or at least from a company that claims sustainability.”
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Sometimes (38%)
“I generally prefer thrifting, and given a choice will opt for natural fibers, but I don’t invest time in checking providers as I assume the supply chain is hopeless ”
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (16%)
“While I do buy mass produced clothing, I do try to avoid poorly made items as I want something that will last for years. I don’t buy clothing that often and tend to keep and wear what I do have. I don’t want something that will fall apart after a few wears. ”
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (13%)
“I never thought about it. I am usually shopping for an outfit for an event. That is what’s on my mind.”
New Shit Giver Dave wants to help solve “cancer and food waste“.
Let’s do it!
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