Rup Priodarshini
Writer
I’m a London-based writer and editor with a background in human geography. As a researcher working on climate vulnerability in the Global South, I'm familiar with the direst impacts of climate change, but also the resilience and innovation people can show in the face of this challenge. As such, I'm committed to battling climate doomerism, and I believe no one is too small to help make the world a more sustainable, equitable place.
Reviews by Rup
In this book, Dharshini David follows small daily choices to show how different industries are responding to the climate problem. Balancing optimism with realism, it reveal areas of both meaningful progress and persistent challenges.
Actions by Rup
Sustainable or responsibly sourced pet food supports your pet’s health with high-quality, nutrient-dense ingredients. It can also lower the environmental footprint of pet diets, which are a surprisingly large contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Rechargeable batteries save you money over time because they last for hundreds of cycles, reducing the number of replacements you need. Switching to them helps the climate by limiting the resource extraction, transportation emissions and toxic e-waste associated with disposable batteries.
A lot of perfectly good fruits and vegetables don't make it to grocery stores due only to imperfections in their appearance. Fortunately, 'imperfect produce' subscription services are popping up, so you can help prevent fresh food from being wasted while saving some money.
Keeping electronic devices on standby uses power, and over time (and many devices) this can really build up. Using a smart power strip or simply unplugging electronics when not in use reduces energy usage.
Thanks to advances in detergent technology, cold washing is just as effective as washing with hot water, while also helping your clothes last longer.
Thrifting is going mainstream - Buying secondhand clothes can save you money and time while slowing down the carbon-intensive ‘fast fashion’ market.
Food waste is a contributor to climate change due to the methane it releases as it breaks down in the landfill. One of the easiest ways to avoid food waste is to only throw away only food that is actually bad.
Organizations by Rup
The fact that climate change is seen as a partisan issue holds back effective climate policy in the US. DEPLOY/US is a non-profit that works to loosen polarization and increase bipartisan support and collaboration for decarbonization.
Donating to a nonprofit is a great way to supplement your personal climate action and spread your impact. However, as with any donation, it's hard to figure out which groups are actually focused on doing good and have the most impact. Fortunately, Giving Green is doing the research to provide much needed clarity.