Posts tagged with: sustainability

Jess Donald Superpower Story

Meet Jess, who joined eXXpedition Ascension in 2015 sailing across the Atlantic from Senegal to Brazil on board 72ft Sea Dragon. Every day they sampled and analysed microplastics in the ocean’s surface water which had a profound impact on Jess. The experience of the voyage was the first step in Jess’ journey moving from an […]

Pallavi Davé Superpower Story

Meet our ambassador Pallavi, a multidisciplinary designer who joined us for one of our Virtual Voyages! Now at the helm of her own business, Pallavi works at the intersection of creativity and tech, developing new ways to produce creative work – looking at alternative, innovative methods and materials, including virtual reality and compostable 3D printing. […]

SHiFT Winter Blog

Check out our latest blog where we’ll explore how simple changes in our kitchen habits can make a big difference. From choosing seasonal, local vegetables to creatively using leftovers, every small action can help reduce our environmental impact. By being mindful of where our food comes from and how we prepare it, we can enjoy […]

SHiFT Solution Spotlight – Clothes & Fashion

As the season changes so does our wardrobe, and what better opportunity to take a closer look at what we are wearing. Step into a world where style meets sustainability, and your wardrobe becomes a powerful statement for positive change. In the fast-paced realm of fashion, where trends come and go, there lies a transformative […]

SHiFT Solution Spotlight – Gardening

Welcome to our latest SHiFT blog where we show you how to combine your love of gardening with your passion for planet-friendly practices! In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental consciousness, individuals are increasingly recognising the profound impact of their choices on the planet. As gardening enthusiasts, we hold the power to transform our green spaces […]

Erika Braccini Superpower Story

Meet Erika Braccini, a happy designer working on eco-social development and implementing a life-centred design approach, which focuses on how design can create transformation, especially in relation to the coexistence between humans and other living beings. Since joining the Amazon Voyage in 2015 , she experienced a life changing shift and we wanted to find […]

SHiFT Winter Blog

Christmas is just around the corner. A time of novelty socks, roast dinners, gifts and being with loved ones. It’s also a time when plastic use goes into overdrive and becomes even more exuberant. Those fairy lights and all the accompanying tinsel and baubles. This year we’re introducing some easy and fun alternatives to help […]

Plastic Free Summer Solutions

With the summer season in full swing, many of us are spending more time outdoors with family and friends and with last month being Plastic Free July, it’s a great opportunity to join a global movement to reduce plastic pollution. From beach cleans to sustainable swaps, challenge yourself to make a SHiFT this month, and […]

Soraya Abdel-Hadi Superpower Story

Meet Soraya, she is a sustainability professional who is passionate about taking a holistic approach to improving our planet. As well as previously working as our Operations Manager at eXXpedition, Soraya also joined the crew onboard leg 2 of the North Pacific voyage in 2018. Her focus is on sustainability and how there is more […]

Crew Profile of Soraya Abdel-Hadi

eXXpedition North Pacific crew member and PhD Candidate Bimadoshka Pucan introduces crew member, eXXpedition Office Manager and sustainability professional Soraya Abdel-Hadi… “Soraya is the Office Manager for eXXpedition and joins leg 2 on the SeaDragon. Her passion for environmental health fuels her work in battling plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. She is a rock climber, […]

Day 18 Crew Update: Q&A with Kristine Berg

KRISTINE MARIE BERG is eXXpedition North Pacific’s onboard circular economy expert Kristine is from Norway. She grew up in the beautiful northern region of Trondheim by Trondheimsfjorden. She loves swimming and the ocean. She’s a shining star – always smiling with a fierce determination and belief in a practical solution’s-based approach to the issue of marine […]