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    4 Eco-Friendly Reusable Produce Bags

    4 Eco-Friendly Reusable Produce Bags

    Looking for ways to cut down on single-use plastic while grocery shopping? You may already have eco-friendly shopping bags, but bringing your own reusable produce bags is another easy swap. According to the UN Environment Program, up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used globally each year, and because of the material they’re made […]

    FedEx to Electrify Entire Fleet by 2040

    FedEx to Electrify Entire Fleet by 2040

    FedEx’s entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet will become 100 percent electric by 2040, according to a statement released Wednesday. The ambitious plan includes checkpoints, such as aiming for 50 percent electric vehicles by 2025. To reach this goal, the delivery company will commit more than billion to vehicle electrification, sustainable energy and carbon sequestration, […]

    Colombian Company Uses Coffee Husks to Build Low-Income Housing

    Colombian Company Uses Coffee Husks to Build Low-Income Housing

    Colombia is one of the world’s largest producers of coffee, and yet also one of the most economically disadvantaged. According to research by the national statistic center DANE, 35% of the population in Columbia lives in monetary poverty, compared to an estimated 11% in the U.S., according to census data. This has led to a […]

    6 Best Reusable Grocery Bags For Smarter Shopping

    6 Best Reusable Grocery Bags For Smarter Shopping

    Bringing your own reusable grocery bags when you go shopping is one of the easiest ways to cut down on your plastic consumption — according to the UN Environment Program, up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used globally each year. The most sustainable option is to use a bag you already have, whether […]

    Best Bamboo Utensils To Reduce Your Plastic Waste

    Best Bamboo Utensils To Reduce Your Plastic Waste

    If you’re looking to cut down on your single-use plastic consumption, refusing to-go cutlery is an easy switch to make. In this article, we’ll show you three of the best bamboo utensils and cutlery sets for eating on the go. Why Use Bamboo Utensils? There are a few reasons we recommend tossing bamboo utensils in […]

    Empire State Building Realty Trust Now 100% Powered by Wind

    Empire State Building Realty Trust Now 100% Powered by Wind

    For nearly 100 years, the Empire State Building has stood as a testament to the industriousness and economic power of the United States. Now, it can also be considered a beacon for the future of sustainable energy. Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) signed a deal in early February to convert the Empire State Building, along […]

    A 10-Step Plan to Save Our Seas

    A 10-Step Plan to Save Our Seas

    By Douglas McCauley This article is part of The Davos Agenda. The year 2050 has been predicted by some to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea, or perhaps only plastic left. Others say 90% of our coral reefs may […]

    Toto Bidets: A Clean, Comfortable Way to Conserve

    Toto Bidets: A Clean, Comfortable Way to Conserve

    More and more Americans are retrofitting their bathrooms with high-end bidets, allowing them to enjoy cleanliness and hygiene without creating as much paper waste. Not all bidets are created equal, however, and before deciding on a particular brand, it’s important to do your homework. Take a look at our comprehensive Toto bidet review, and our […]