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 […]
When wind turbine blades reach the end of their usefulness, most are sawed into transportable pieces and hauled to landfills, where they never break down. Because of the resources and energy that go into producing these blades, this type of disposal is inefficient and wasteful. Recently, several innovative companies have begun brainstorming better ways to […]
Indian startup Carbon Craft Design (CCD) launched with the goal of making construction more sustainable and tackling India’s major air pollution problem. It does so by extracting black carbon from polluted air and upcycling it into strong and stylish carbon tiles. Black carbon is a substance in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution that absorbs […]
By Sean Fleming What goes around comes around, according to the old saying. And in the case of the circular economy, that’s certainly true. The circular economy takes a different approach to the take-make-dispose model of consumption to which many have become accustomed. By reusing and recycling as much as possible, plus repurposing and selling […]
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, […]
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. […]
When it comes to natural shampoo and other hair care products, it’s important to understand that the term “all-natural” is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. As such, many brands get away with claiming that their products are “natural” or “organic” without actually living up to the name. Because of this, unless you’re […]
Perhaps you like to add a few drops honey to your tea or drizzle it over yogurt for a bit of sweetness. But did you know that consuming high-quality products, like the best Manuka honey on the market, can also improve your health? Manuka honey, produced from the nectar collected by bees from the Manuka […]
Hydration is key to a healthy lifestyle, but at the rate plastic bottles are being dumped into landfills, how you hydrate might be even more important. Reusable water bottles prevent the need for single-use plastics, but which are the best eco-friendly water bottles available? According to the Container Recycling Institute, a nonprofit organization with the […]
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