Sustainable Fashion
I must admit, this was a hard article to write. Not just because the fast fashion crisis is complicated, but also because it’s hard to feel hopeful for change. As I read article after article on the fashion industry’s environmental footprint, I became completely overwhelmed. The fashion industry contributes 10% of all carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of water worldwide.
Why Character Breeds Investment Success
Investing success is made up of two things, to an almost scientific degree—compounding and time horizon. As long as you don’t choose questionable, high-risk speculations and keep adding funds, you will very likely end up with much more than you contributed over many years.
Clean up your Closet, Consciously
Have you ever been to a thrift shop and noticed overflowing donation bins? This is the reality for a lot of second-hand stores or donation drop-off locations. Though donating preloved items diverts waste from the landfill and extends the life of your goods, it's only effective if we're doing it responsibly.
#ImpactYEG - Making Dreams a Reality for Youth
Global Shapers Edmonton is piloting #ImpactYEG, a series aimed at highlighting the amazing work that social service delivery organizations provide in our communities. As a local organization dedicated to uplifting youth experiencing severe chronic or life-threatening illnesses, we sat down with Reuel Thomas from the Rainbow Society of Alberta to discuss the organization’s work in making dreams come true.
Rosie’s Finds
Global Shapers Edmonton is piloting the ReLove YEG project that aims to reduce clothing waste in Edmonton through raising awareness, community-based learning, and collective action. Recently, we sat down with Sarah Rosenkranz to learn more about her business – Rosie’s Finds.
The Rationality of Altruism
I’d like to think that humans are inherently good. We strive to do the best for ourselves, and we feel a sense of satisfaction and happiness when we help other people.
A Guide to Networking
Attending a networking event can be intimidating, especially when you’re out of practice. With Zoom networking on the way out and in-person networking coming back, here are my quick tips to be effective at a networking event!
Leading With Courage
The Global Shapers Edmonton Hub has been fortunate to partner with the Courage in Action (CiA) charity over the past 12-months. CiA is a registered charity that through programming, mentorship, and community building helps women coming from difficult circumstances move forward in their lives.