The Koup Blog : journey into sustainable living & interesting stories

What is the 1.5-degree target and why is it absolutely crucial to meet this goal?

What is the 1.5-degree target and why is it absolutely crucial to meet this goal?

Surrounding the subject of climate change, sustainability, and the circular economy is the 1.5°C target, the goal of the Paris Agreement. Adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris,...
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How to plan a successful beach cleanup: the before's, during's, and after's

How to plan a successful beach cleanup: the before's, during's, and after's

Every year, at least 14 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean, making up 80% of all marine debris. Plastic pollution in the ocean and coasts are...
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COVID-19 and Consumer Purchasing Behavior: How has the pandemic changed the way we shop?

COVID-19 and Consumer Purchasing Behavior: How has the pandemic changed the way we shop?

Two years have passed since COVID-19 became a pandemic that proceeded to change our lives, routines, habits, and behaviors forever. As this virus spread all across the globe, affecting every...
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Are Environmentally-Friendly Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Achievable?

Are Environmentally-Friendly Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Achievable?

With all the talk and rage about cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the metaverse, what does it all mean for us? How does it impact our environment? Is it sustainable in the...
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KOUP X TAELOR | How you can save time, money & the environment while experimenting with style and fashion

KOUP X TAELOR | How you can save time, money & the environment while experimenting with style and fashion

The fast fashion industry encourages consumers to view and treat clothing as disposable – on average, one garment is worn only 7 times before they are discarded as trash. New...
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KOUP X Taiwan National Cleanup Day #TNCU2021

KOUP X Taiwan National Cleanup Day #TNCU2021

There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some four billion plastic microfibers per square kilometer litter...
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How can we tackle the issue with textile waste by repurposing and recycling used fabrics?

How can we tackle the issue with textile waste by repurposing and recycling used fabrics?

The Growing Issue... The issue with textile waste can be traced back to a multitude of reasons building on top of one another, and without proper solutions to minimize and...
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What is moisture-wicking fabric technology and how does it work?

What is moisture-wicking fabric technology and how does it work?

What is “moisture-wicking”? Moisture-wicking refers to the process by which moisture is drawn away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric and into the air. Fabrics with...
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How has our consumer behavior fueled the throwaway culture of fast fashion?

How has our consumer behavior fueled the throwaway culture of fast fashion?

In many ways, aspects, and areas, we have created a throw-away society fueled and influenced by consumerism. This culture of overconsumption encourages us to view and treat items – as...
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What is anti-odor technology & how does it work?

What is anti-odor technology & how does it work?

Nowadays we see all kinds of clothes – t-shirts, base layers, undergarments, socks, etc. – being marketed as anti-odor or odor-control. What does it mean for garments to be anti-odor?...
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7 Tips on eco-friendly shopping and becoming a conscious consumer

7 Tips on eco-friendly shopping and becoming a conscious consumer

Our planet’s natural resources are becoming more and more scarce while what we have already taken is ending up as waste and pollution rather than getting regenerated. Fabric and textile...
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How can a circular economy tackle the growing issue with plastic waste?

How can a circular economy tackle the growing issue with plastic waste?

We are living in a world filled with plastic from land to sea, up in the mountains and in arctic sea ice. Every year, over 280 million tons of plastic...
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