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UoY Gardening Society Blog: Growing Strong
Patrick Thelwell is back with his monthly blog about the work of the University of York Gardening Society

Wild Collaborations
Mar 31, 20192 min read


Why the World Needs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent proposal of a “Green New Deal” has attracted special interest on all sides of the political spectrum.
Matthew Hemmins
Mar 30, 20197 min read


Bamboo: A Craze That Should Stay?
Charlie Bedwell explores the craze of bamboo as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative material.
Charlie Bedwell
Mar 28, 20193 min read


A Wild Day Out to Westminster for Our Bright Future
Cass describes her experience at an Our Bright Future parliamentary reception, which met with local MPs to discuss environmental action.
Cass Hebron
Mar 26, 20192 min read


Ethical Fashion: York’s International Development Society
York’s International Development Society and University of York’s Anti Trafficking Society (YATS) held their ‘Ethical Fashion Show’.

Wild Collaborations
Mar 24, 20192 min read


A Wild Year’s Work
WILD might look like it just happens without any work, but 15 people work tirelessly behind the scenes make this magazine happen.

Wild Magazine
Mar 22, 20194 min read


Editor’s Opinion: A Year of Wild
A year ago today, Cass Hebron, the founder of WILD, wrote the first ever article for WILD and describes how it has changed since.
Cass Hebron
Mar 22, 20195 min read


Demanding Clean Energy: Fracking Companies Aren’t Invisible
The fracking industry in the UK is dying. Mark Matthews talks about why Reclaim the Power called for two days of action.

Wild Magazine
Mar 21, 20194 min read


Standing in SolidariTee: Changes in the Refugee Crisis and Student Activism
Madeleine Hancock from SolidariTee looks at present and future issues facing the refugee crisis and the campaigns that seek to resolve it.

Wild Collaborations
Mar 19, 20194 min read


Sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation in Cities
Mart van der Marel talks us through his research into environmental risk reduction, and what climate change could mean for our cities.

Wild Magazine
Mar 17, 20193 min read


Veganism, is it better for the planet? Part III
This final instalment of the series considers the true affordability of veganism and whether a nutritionally balanced is achievable.

Wild Magazine
Mar 15, 20194 min read


YouthStrike4Climate in York
Young people from across York will be protesting the lack of government action to combat our climate crisis.

Wild Magazine
Mar 13, 20192 min read


Rise and Shine Living: Eco-friendly living
Rise and Shine Living, a new eco-friendly living store has opened in York, following its success in North Devon.

Wild Magazine
Mar 11, 20192 min read


Find YOUR Sustainable: A Better Aim Than Plastic- Free?
After attempting a Plastic-Free January, Olivia Clements shares her top-tips for reducing your plastic waste.

Wild Magazine
Mar 9, 20196 min read


Is It Time to Rethink GDP for the Sake of Our Planet?
Matthew Hemmins examines the use of GDP in economics and introduces the Doughnut Model: a 21st century approach to 21st century problems.
Matthew Hemmins
Mar 7, 20194 min read


Grubs Up: Horizon Edible Insects
Tiziana Di Costanzo, co-founder of Horizon Edible Insects, talks through the environmental benefits of incorporating insects into our diets.

Wild Magazine
Mar 5, 20194 min read


How to Achieve an Ethical Celebration
Anna Maggs provides helpful tips for throwing an ethical celebration which truly highlights the beauty of simplicity.

Wild Collaborations
Mar 3, 20193 min read


Is Palm Oil Really That Bad?
Abie Halliday delves into the world of palm oil cultivation and questions whether it is the sole biggest threat to East Asian biodiversity.

Wild Magazine
Mar 1, 20194 min read


York’s Climate Emergency with Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion have made headlines for their nonviolent acts of civil disobedience in an act against climate change.

Wild Magazine
Feb 27, 20193 min read


UoY Gardening Society Blog: Laying the Roots
Patrick from the University of York Gardening Society introduces his monthly blog, as the new society takes root…

Wild Collaborations
Feb 25, 20192 min read
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