Drop your oil!

Every day, environmental organisations and others use social media and conventional media to call for a transition to green energy, tout new attempts at cleaning up the oceans or propose replacement materials for plastics — and many are eager to support these efforts. But often individuals struggle to understand what their personal choices mean for global environmental, social and financial sustainability, or to grasp how their contribution can make (or hinder) systemic change. A look into the ever-evolving concept of sustainability shows us the need for new lifestyles, narratives and societal frameworks.