Our guest, Dr. Joshua Pearce has a DIY approach to solar that he recently described in an article on Earth911, DIY Solar Now To Pocket Profits From Solar Energy. Solar installations are a powerful step toward reducing your carbon footprint, but it is a big investment that many Americans are hard-pressed to make. Only about 6% of U.S. homes have […]
If you are vegan, or simply concerned about animal welfare, it’s surprisingly difficult to shop your values. There are a lot of certification systems to choose from, but unlike food safety or organic products, there are no government certification systems or regulations for labeling vegan products or products that have not been tested on animals. There are not even legal […]
Are you doing enough to keep your environmental footprint small? There may still be room for improvement. You can easily make a difference just by making minor adjustments to your daily habits. For example, did you know that something as simple as skipping the dishwasher’s drying cycle can reduce your energy consumption by 15 to 50 percent? The following infographic […]
The average American discards 17.7 pounds of PET (also known as PETE) plastic bottles each year. By eliminating your share of PET bottles, you can prevent 108.9 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, reduce ocean plastic pollution that kills 1 million seabirds and 100,000 ocean mammals a year, and reduce your oil use by 4.9 gallons. Let’s get the plastic out! […]
Installed solar capacity in the European Union grew by 34 percent in 2021, and Europe is now on pace to quadruple its solar energy generation by 2030, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe, a trade organization. In its 2021-2025 market outlook report, the trade group reported that the 27 countries of the European Union installed 25.9 gigawatts of […]
Chances are that you don’t think much about which hair conditioner you use. Most people buy shampoo and conditioner together the same way they buy clothes washers and dryers. We choose the same product line within the same brand for both, usually based on the product that does the cleaning. But different products serving different purposes inevitably have different environmental […]
After Kris Kringle has come and gone, the gifts have been opened, and the turkey has been eaten, I’ll wager that many of you find yourself thinking … now what? After the holiday ends, the Christmas cleanup begins. How do you dispose of the wrapping paper, decorations, and other holiday trappings in an environmentally friendly way? We’re here to break […]
Lisa Mabe explains the Land to Market Verified consumer label, a project of the Savory Institute that intends to build 100 global hubs where the organization’s regenerative Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) process can be applied to local farm practices. She explains how the label will provide consumers a connection to farmers and ranchers who practice regenerative agriculture techniques. With the […]
Three droughts over the past two decades have affected the Amazon’s ability to bounce back after severe dry spells, reducing the vast rainforest’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a new study by Brazilian and Portuguese researchers. Mongabay reports that in regions of the Amazon hit by extreme drought in 2005, 2010, and 2015, the rainforest took from one […]
Let’s face it. Life can be stressful and even overwhelming at times. It is essential to develop restorative and rejuvenating practices to promote peace of mind and vitality. Simple breathing and meditation techniques can promote physical and mental well-being, allowing us to live more fulfilling lives. This can also help reduce our reliance on medications, which can have harmful side […]