The future of the food supply can be more regional and sustainable. Stephanie Hughes recently launched Raw Bulk Foods Online, an Australian source of zero-waste foods delivered from the farm to the customer’s door. “We exist to clean up the planet [by] delivering your everyday pantry items direct from Aussie farms to your door minus all the junk,” Stephanie explained […]
Most of us take great pleasure in being good hosts. When the game’s on, we bring out the beer and hot wings; for girls’ night, the wine starts flowing and we pull out the trashy rom-coms; when the neighborhood kids descend for sleepover time, we push back bedtime and dinner means pizza instead of vegetable pasta. But what about being […]
As the world examines ways to lower carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration, sustainable agriculture is rising to the top of the priority list for discussions. Agriculture’s various environmental impacts are undeniable, but that also means agriculture is, perhaps, the industry with the greatest potential for sustainable change. A new book from agriculture policy experts Peter H. Lehner and Nathan […]
Only one botanical brand pairs the ocean expertise of the Cousteaus with sustainable practices. SeaWeed Naturals products combine the bounty of the sea with the abundance of the land for botanicals that reduce signs of aging, relieve arthritis pains and more. Together with Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau, SeaWeed Naturals has created a line of products containing cannabis oil, seaweed, algae […]
The finalists in the world’s only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically degradable thin-film plastic alternatives were announced this week. The eight finalists bring perspectives and innovations from four continents. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos [embedded content] The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize is a partnership between American fashion designer and film director Tom Ford and the nonprofit Lonely Whale, whose […]
In a heritage district in Toronto, Canada, two houses sit side by side to tell a story of Victorian design, modern construction and historical relevance. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Dubbed the Robert Street Residences, the two homes were designed by Taylor Smyth Architects. However, their completion dates are ten years apart, with the first in 2011 and the […]
Sensgreen’s new air quality sensor from VENN IDC is a wall sensor similar to a carbon monoxide detector. It senses when a room is over-heated, over-cooled or needs better ventilation. The sensor system also helps homeowners keep their space well ventilated while minimizing energy waste created by HVAC systems. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos It started with a pilot […]
Making the switch to a green economy will affect every aspect of our lives. As Kathleen Rogers, president and CEO of EarthDay.org recently told Earth911, “We have a chance to completely rethink everything, from what we’re eating, to what we’re wearing, to what we’re sitting on, to our buildings and cars, everything.” In fact, just eliminating plastic will involve that […]
Zach Stein, co-founder of Carbon Collective, explains how the company’s Climate Index can help investors identify ESG investments that accelerate progress toward a zero-carbon economy. Investors can have influence that can reshape business practices. It takes time and energy to understand how companies are changing to reduce their environmental impact, create positive social outcomes, and improve transparency and accountability. We […]