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Posted on 24th Nov 2021
Along with the illness and economic devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, many have hoped to find a silver lining: a cleaner, greener world. A report from the International Energy Agency estimates that we’ll emit 8 percent less CO2 this year and use 6 percent less energy — that’s the equivalent of losing the entire [...]
Last week, Hawaii became the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens that harm coral reefs. Coral reefs around the world are struggling due to factors such as warming waters and plastic pollution. Recently, researchers have discovered that poisoning from chemical sunscreens is playing a part, too. Some of the common ingredients in sunscreen [...]
As the world grapples with a global pandemic, many people who are used to going into an office now find themselves typing away at their kitchen tables. Even for those who have experience working from home, this is a challenging time to be productive. When you need to focus, try these four tips: 1. Create [...]
When it comes to household waste, the kitchen is the culprit for a pretty good-sized chunk of it. Our kitchens are responsible for food waste, water waste, and many kinds of packaging waste. To start changing wasteful kitchen habits, try making these simple adjustments: 1. Plan Your Meals In the U.S., about 40 percent of food goes [...]
Looking Ahead: 4 Eco-Trends for 20201. Fast fashion will fade away. Companies that churn out cheaply made clothes at great environmental cost are floundering at the moment — consider that fast-fashion juggernaut Forever 21 declared bankruptcy in September — and that looks to continue in 2020. Meanwhile, Adidas [...]
With the new year comes renewed energy to examine how we’ve been living and make changes for the future. Looking for some inspiration? Here are four resolutions that are good for you and the planet. 1. Buy American It may be tempting to buy the dollar pair of socks at the superstore, but at what cost are [...]
The smell of pumpkins, the crispness in the air, apple cider ... there are many great things about autumn, but cleaning up leaves doesn't rank highly on that list. Read on for tips on fulfilling this outdoor chore in an earth-conscious (and fun!) manner. First things first... Jumping in a pile of leaves never gets old, no [...]
In 2013, Americans threw away more than 35 million tons of food waste. About 95 percent of the food waste we toss ends up in landfills or combustion facilities, where it breaks down to produce methane, a greenhouse gas. How can we waste less? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers these tips: Plan ahead of time. [...]
It’s almost that time of year again: Summer is winding down and students will be heading back to school. Regardless of whether a student is in kindergarten or college, the return to the academic year usually means taking a shopping trip for new supplies. And while this is a highlight for anyone who loves shiny [...]