San Diego-based GreenChoice is a unique and empowering online food shopping experience. In addition to being a marketplace for grocery shopping, they offer several benefits for the health and sustainability-minded consumer, and caters specifically to those with dietary restrictions. GreenChoice’s mission is to make grocery shopping quick and easy while providing reliable product information. The expansive offerings can be sorted […]
Le Botaniste, an organic, plant-based restaurant is now the only carbon-neutral restaurant in New York City. This is the result of a partnership since 2016 with environmental consulting agency CO2logic. They helped Le Botaniste reduce energy use to a minimum and offset greenhouse gas emissions, as well as friendly to the planet in the foods they serve. Continue reading below […]
A few years back, chickens applauded and cows jumped for joy as poll after poll showed a growing worldwide trend toward veganism. Faux meat purveyors proliferated, cookbooks and new websites were born. But a new study by Chef’s Pencil showed a marked decline in the popularity of veganism in the first quarter of 2022 as compared to the first quarter […]
Germany’s parliament has set summer train fares at 9 euros per month in a bid to slash pollution and curb imports of Russian oil by spurring drivers to take public transit. The initiative takes effect on June 1, with 9 euros covering the cost of all buses, trams, subways, and regional trains, effectively cutting fares by more than 90 percent […]
Danish Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects won an international architecture competition to design the world’s tallest residential timber building in Switzerland. Their winning proposal focused on creating an active neighborhood connected with the area’s history. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Rocket and Tigerli will have a load-bearing structure made from wood. It will feature plenty of natural daylight, and rising […]
Acclaimed Artist James Perkins completed a nature-inspired installation that is currently on display in the Hannah Traore Gallery in New York. BURYING PAINTING is a collection that reflects Perkins’ love of the environment. It will be on view from May 12 to July 30, 2022. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The series is a creation formed within nature on the […]
Earth911 Mattress Ranking research is sponsored by Avocado Brands Sleep is bliss, but it isn’t always environmentally responsible. Many mattresses contain a toxic brew of chemicals — from flame-retardant chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers to formaldehyde and mercury — as well as petroleum-based ingredients. In recent years, sustainable mattress companies have risen to the challenge of making a clean, earth-friendly […]
What’s the one mode of transport that won’t fail you if you forget to top up your tank, can help you shed extra weight, isn’t likely to get you stuck in the middle of a traffic jam, and is very wallet-friendly and planet-friendly at the same time? You’ve guessed it right — it’s the bicycle. Here’s a short list of […]
On average, every American sends 1,646.15 pounds of solid waste to landfills every year. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is! If you don’t already recycle paper products, you can reduce your solid waste by 25% by recycling all of the paper and cardboard items your local recycling service accepts. Data source: National Overview: Facts and Figures on […]
There are hundreds of e-bike manufacturers, and copious options in models to choose from. With National Bike Month coming to a close, you may be contemplating an upgrade to boost your peddle power. If so, here are some options to consider. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Everyone knows biking offers a cleaner alternative to vehicles on the road. E-bikes […]