Black Friday is an environmental nightmare – the Victorians had a much more sustainable approach to fashion

The Victorians were driven to care for their clothes for reasons of thrift, economy and to prevent waste.

Danielle Mariann Dove, Surrey Future Fellow and Lecturer in English Literature, University of Surrey • conversation
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~5 min

Black Friday: parody adverts target unbridled consumerism with an environmental message

Spoof advertising, rooted in environmental concerns, use humour and poetry to grab attention.

Eleftheria Lekakis, Senior Lecturer In Media and Communication, University of Sussex • conversation
Nov. 24, 2023 • ~7 min

Black Friday: retailers are forcing our heads into the sand to avoid facing climate realities

It’s hypocritical for retailers to make carbon pledges with one hand and continue pushing consumerism with the other.

Alan Bradshaw, Professor of Marketing, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
Nov. 26, 2021 • ~5 min

Great headphones blend physics, anatomy and psychology – but what you like to listen to is also important for choosing the right pair

There is a lot to consider when buying a new pair of headphones. A professional musician and acoustics researcher explains how the science of sound and quirks of human hearing make for a great listening experience.

Timothy Hsu, Assistant Professor of Music and Arts Technology, IUPUI • conversation
Nov. 24, 2021 • ~8 min

Following a t-shirt from cotton field to landfill shows the true cost of fast fashion

Black Friday sales reveal fast fashion extremes. But how does it affect the planet?

Mark Sumner, Lecturer in Sustainablity, Fashion and Retail, University of Leeds • conversation
Nov. 30, 2020 • ~7 min

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