Opinion | Cut the spiel, diners eat out for the meal. If chefs must tell a story, keep it simple

Opinion | Cut the spiel, diners eat out for the meal. If chefs must tell a story, keep it simple

The best restaurant in the US state of Texas is purported to be one called Ethos. Its Instagram account has 81,000 followers and features a highly curated feed of elaborate dishes peppered with trending hashtags. Its website is crafted with the haughty minimalism common among contemporary restaurants, and there are quite a few words on … Read more

What Does Greenwashing Mean in ESG Investing?

What Does Greenwashing Mean in ESG Investing?

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a hot trend among millennials and GenZ. It is a strategy to invest in companies that rank high on measures of their environmental and societal metrics and governance practices. ESG investing backs companies prioritising the environment and human well-being in their daily operations. The financials of these firms … Read more

How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

How to recognise greenwashing when buying cosmetics – don’t take ‘natural’ on label at face value

Wholesome, nature-infused images used on shampoo, shower gel and cream labels might make you think you’re doing a meaningful thing for the environment, but don’t be taken in by appearances. Inviting images don’t necessarily mean a genuine commitment to good ecology, and may simply play on associations to steer a product into your shopping basket. … Read more