The music industry has embraced the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Both major and independent labels have signed a “Music Climate Pact” this month to reduce their emissions and support climate action. “By aligning as a sector, we stand to de-politicise sustainability and address our biggest environmental impacts in an efficient […]
If you care about the planet, you’re likely seeking ways to make environmentally responsible purchases. But, all your efforts to buy from companies that boast of making better choices for the environment might not have the benefit you believe. In short, you might be falling victim to greenwashing. This shady advertising strategy is becoming a […]
By Victoria Masterson English soccer club Manchester City is trialing an edible coffee cup made from leak-proof wafer. Another English team, Forest Green Rovers, has tried sustainable shirts made from recycled coffee beans and plastic bottles on for size. FIFA is aiming for Qatar 2022 to be the first carbon-neutral World Cup. The pitches may […]
A new campaign draws attention to the fact that Starbucks cups are not truly recyclable due to a coating of polyethylene plastic on the inside of the cup. Starbucks has made several pledges to produce recyclable cups dating back to 2008 — but its cups are still unable to be recycled economically. Solutions already exist […]
Do the children in your life love using their imaginations and learning about the natural world? Crayola and ocean-exploration nonprofit OceanX are teaming up to combine creativity and conservation with a series of initiatives designed to get young people excited about the marine environment. “The OceanX collaboration will cultivate a sense of wonder for the […]
The technologies of Elon Musk’s empire are creeping across the Earth. They’re shooting up into lower orbit and speeding through American highway systems. Through these cars, rockets, and by connecting his corporate work to environmentalism, Musk has molded his image as a modern-day Iron Man, seeking to save the world from itself by innovating boldly […]
As the coronavirus pandemic keeps more people at home and awareness of the climate crisis increases, more and more people are justifiably concerned about their household energy consumption. That’s why Samsung has launched SmartThings Energy today, a new addition to its SmartThings app that allows customers to monitor and control the energy use of their […]
By Gaia Lamperti Supermarkets are failing to cut their emissions and reduce the climate impact of their meat and dairy products, according to a report by environmental charity Feedback, with the German retailer Lidl judged to be the worst performer. Using a range of nearly 40 indicators, such as labelling and sourcing policies, the 2021 […]
Dr. Bronner’s, a top-selling natural soap brand best known for its all-in-one soaps, is releasing Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate to grocery store retailers on Aug. 1 and will sell its product online in the fall. The organic dairy-free chocolate will come in six different flavors: roasted whole hazelnuts, crunchy hazelnut butter, salted whole almonds, […]