"Fly if you like, I wonât judge you." â Greta Thunberg
âFly if you like, I won't judge youâ was a statement that Greta Thunberg gave to The Sunday Times Magazine as she turned 18.
This sentence really got me thinking about influence and divisive ideals and opinions. Something we are seeing more and more in modern society in the midst of this Trump era, is the rise of the far right all over the world and more worryingly - extremism.Â
The definition of polarising is âto cause something, especially something that contains different people or opinions, to divide into two completely opposing groups: âThe debate is becoming polarised and there seems to be no middle ground.ââ
We have all seen first hand the damage that a destructive leader can do during Trumpâs presidency, culminating in the assault on the Capitol Building on January 6th.Â
Radicalism or fundamentalism of any âideaâ is never a good path to follow. We need to allow that as humans, as a society, people are going to have different points of view and opinions. Opinions that are re...
Living La Vida Costa Rica
First of all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!
I hope 2021 is kinder to all of us than 2020 has been...
As we all delve into New Yearâs resolutions, I wanted to start my year talking about a country I admire and have followed the progress of for a few years now - Costa Rica.
This blog, is a little longer than my regular blogs because I found the story of the development of Costa Rica so interesting and inspiring that I couldn't make it any shorter!
The moral of the story for me, is that a government that invests in protecting its natural resources and educating its people on the importance of the same, is on a winning trajectory.
In the era of the world wide web and fake news, it is difficult to determine which âfactsâ are real or not so to write this blog I partnered with Luis Murillo from Costa Rica and I found the story of their sustainable developments fascinating.Â
Here is what Luis told me:
According to Luis, there were 4 elements of the history of Costa Rica that allowed ...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, weâre not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isnât just a color; itâs a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotelâs green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether youâre looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, weâve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while weâre serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you canât have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Hereâs to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive inâthe waterâs fine, and itâs getting greener by the minute!
