Last week I read the Living Planet Report that is published every year by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). It gives us an idea of how drastic wildlife loss has become, stating that since the 1970s the global wild animal populations plunged by almost 70%. In the tropical …
It took us a while to find “our spots” in Barcelona. As with many things in life, it involved quite a bit of trial and error. And while I get the romanticism that goes with exploring a new city in search of “your” grocery store, sometimes, you just don’t have the time for it, and …
Regular hand-washing has become more important than ever. It’s one of the best ways to remove germs, and prevents us from getting sick and spreading germs to others. The problem is that most soaps, including liquid hand soaps, contain a lot of harmful toxins and are not very natural. If you like to use liquid …
“If we have a sharing mindset instead of being selfish, we can make this world a better place with the heart of “mottainai,” says Mariko Shinju, author of the children’s book Mottainai Grandma. This summer, the “Mottainai Grandma” books were released as a cartoon series for free in six languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Hindi. Watch them with your little ones and explore the meaning of “Mottainai!”
Do you know the meaning of the word “to glean”? Do you know any gleaner? Are you one of them perhaps? This week we invite you to read the review of the beautiful and provoking documentary film “The gleaners and I” (Agnès Varda, 2000), and to share with us if there is something you like to glean.
Would you like to reduce your electricity bill? Do you use fabric softener? Are you a fan of natural products? If you answered yes to any of these questions try putting wool balls in your next load!
At HolaTomorrow we try to motivate and inspire others to make small decisions every day for a more sustainable world. Obviously, we know that large-scale political decisions are urgently needed. But if each of us changed one thing per day no matter how small it may appear but changed it permanently, it could have a …
I always think about the fact that, in India, the cow is a sacred animal. And that, in Ancient Egypt, the pig was revered and sacrificed to honor the Gods. Or, that in many Native American cultures, animals served as spiritual guides. I have never been a fervent carnivore. And although it may sound strange, …
In October 2019 a participative grocery store opened its doors in my neighbourhood in the north of Bordeaux. I had the chance to speak to Hervé, one of the founders and the president of the association, to learn more about this exciting and inspiring project. HT: Firstly, can you tell us what a participative grocery …
Hola Tomorrow joins diversity expert and anti-racism educator Dr. Tiffany Bowden in a personal, honest and eye-opening conversation about the intersection of racism, the environment, mental health, and more. The environmental justice movement needs to be more inclusive of black voices, so let’s pass her the mic, unlearn some stuff and break the silence together!