At a time of impending global food scarcity, cell-based meats and seafood have been heralded as the future of food. This cell-based industry is where scientists, environmentalists and food technology companies intersect to offer more sustainable ways to feed the world’s growing population. The high-tech food innovations take “the animal out of the meat” and […]
By Joe Timmerman Few leaves are still falling off trees and down the ever-running water of the National Wild and Scenic Little Miami River, where they float through five counties and 111 miles of Southwest Ohio, into the Ohio River and toward the Mississippi before eventually finding their way into the Gulf of Mexico. Today, […]
Furniture giant IKEA collaborated with Vox Creative and tiny home builder Escape to produce a tiny house on wheels that could inspire environmental- and climate-friendly changes in the housing industry. “It was a natural pairing,” Escape founder Dan Dobrowolski told Lonely Planet. “We feature many IKEA products in our various tiny home designs around the country […]
By Sarah Reinhardt The federal government released new U.S. dietary guidelines Tuesday after three years of preparation, and it served a strong win to both alcohol and soda industries. Rather than adopting a new recommendation for men to limit alcohol intake to one drink per day, the Trump administration instead passed on science and yielded […]
By Doug Johnson Laptops, phones and tablets come out in new, flashier upgrades each year, and consumers lap them up, eager to own the latest desirable models with the most cutting-edge features. But with every upgrade, older models mount up in landfills around the world. In 2019, we generated a record 53.6 million metric tons […]
In the Bolivian Andes, scientists found 20 new species and rediscovered plants and animals not seen for decades. The findings were made on a 14-day scientific expedition in March 2017 led by non-profit environmental group Conservation International (CI) high into the cloud forests of the Andean mountains. As part of CI’s Rapid Assessment Program, which […]
The last things your eco-minded relatives want to find in their stockings are single-use plastics and tchotchkes that will end up in a landfill. This holiday season, use our guide to impress them with eco-friendly stocking stuffers they’ll truly appreciate. For more holiday ideas, check out our list of the best eco-friendly gifts of 2020, […]
There are a lot of meal delivery companies out there, and while most of them offer great food for a decent price, not all meal delivery services are created equal with regard to sustainability practices. In this Sunbasket review, we’ll introduce you to a company that truly makes it easy to cook delicious meals responsibly. […]
Whether you’re a conscious consumer yourself or are looking for the perfect gift for your environmentally-friendly friend or family member, we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly gifts for sustainable living this holiday season. According to Stanford University, Americans toss 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time of year. […]
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