Emma Sheppard, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:41:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Emma Sheppard, Author at Positive News 32 32 The circular economy is coming to Europe. Here’s how https://www.positive.news/environment/green-alley-award-circular-economy-europe/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:12:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=456391 Three new European policies, from laws on sustainable packaging to textiles, are being rolled out across the continent

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]]> The all-female, grassroots network moving millions away from fossil fuels https://www.positive.news/society/the-all-female-grassroots-network-moving-millions-away-from-fossil-fuels-money-movers/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:53:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=445652 Across the UK, women are uniting to ensure their money isn’t funding climate breakdown

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]]> Why Spain is one of Europe’s best wild swimming destinations https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/why-spain-is-one-of-europe-best-wild-swimming-destinations/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:49:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=436659 Spain was wild swimming long before it became trendy – and has the prehistoric cave paintings to prove it. Here are some of its best bathing spots

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]]> Athletes and periods: how the sporting world is starting to smash taboos https://www.positive.news/society/athletes-and-periods-how-the-sporting-world-is-finally-starting-to-smash-taboos/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:01:06 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=426410 From dark coloured sportswear to taboo-busting campaigns, is the sports industry finally becoming more period-friendly?

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]]> Circular economy class of 2023: meet the fresh crop of waste-busting startups https://www.positive.news/society/circular-economy-class-of-2023-meet-the-fresh-crop-of-waste-busting-startups/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:04:28 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=423503 From recycling cigarette butts to textiles made from human hair, vote now for your favourite circular startup

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]]> People want to live in these five cities – here’s why https://www.positive.news/society/most-popular-cities-for-remote-working/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:46:59 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=414379 The rise of remote working has opened up the world to footloose employees. Here are five of the most popular cities for homeworkers

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]]> Seeing red: meet the activists making periods positive for all https://www.positive.news/society/seeing-red-meet-the-activists-making-periods-positive-for-all/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:45:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=412624 Taboos around menstruation abound. Luckily, these activists are making bold strides to effect change

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]]> The ultimate sustainable Christmas gift guide from Positive News https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sustainable-gifts-to-give-this-christmas/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=375165 From coffee subscriptions to cork homeware, via virtual tours of forbidden countries, here are 32 positive presents to give this Christmas

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]]> Cultivating a new generation of leaders who put nature first https://www.positive.news/economics/responsible-business-the-leaders-who-put-nature-first/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:57:35 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=403028 What does strong leadership look like in a world facing a climate emergency? There projects are redefining the meaning of success

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]]> 20 smart ideas that helped make the world better in 2022 https://www.positive.news/society/20-sustainability-heroes-making-waves-in-2022-global-good-awards/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:31 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=406845 Big challenges like the climate crisis require big thinking. Here are 20 people, places and ideas driving positive change

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