For some, summer means road trips, days at the pool, and tons of sun. Summer also means lots of amazing scents filling the air. But if you’re spending these hot summer days in air-conditioned rooms, you may be missing out. Essential oils and a good diffuser are a great way to bring those wonderful scents indoors. Essential Oil Diffusers If […]
Wild Planet Foods founder and CEO Bill Carvalho explains why his company sources pole and line caught tuna to eliminate “bycatch,” the species caught in nets and tossed overboard because they aren’t what the fishing vessel wants to sell. Bycatch accounts for up to 22% of the fish caught by net fishermen, according to Oceana, a nonprofit working to protect […]
A new study published in the journal Sciences Advances on Friday warned that California could be hit by a “megaflood” in the near future. Coming at a time when the state and entire world is grappling with historic droughts, the prospects of a megaflood may seem unlikely. However, the researchers say that climate change has created a ripe environment for the megaflood […]
Solidu tosses out everything we know about shampoo, including the 80% water that is in most bottles. The story starts and ends on a journey with nature, and the result is a product line aimed at clean ingredients and clean bodies. Founder Vaiva Zvirblyte was born in Lithuania, but lived in Shanghai for many years. Ready for a change, she […]
Like humans, plants are living things. What’s interesting is that plants somehow communicate information to each other and are able to do so even across great distances. There is a definite language among plants. That’s what the Greenhouse Silent Disco is all about. This exhibit attempts to connect with the hidden, mysterious world of plants, something that more humans should […]
Uganda’s National Teachers Colleges project by Oubuntu-DASUDA and bkvv architects has just won the Public Award from the Architizer A+ Awards 2022. The popular choice winner in the Architecture for Good category, National Teachers College, or NTC Uganda project, is a large campus renovation at two locations near Kaliro and Mubende, Uganda. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The project […]
Each product we bring into our home is worthy of consideration. From gifts to groceries, we’re surrounded by plastics and toxic materials. So when it’s something as long-standing as the wall coverings in our space, it’s worth really putting a microscope on finding sustainable, and appealing, materials to surround ourselves with. Here are a few companies to consider. Continue reading […]
When you think about climate change, food waste might not be the first issue that comes to mind. But over two-thirds of household food is lost or wasted — a staggering amount — and approximately 8% of global human-caused greenhouse gas emissions result from food loss and waste. Those emissions enter the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise and drive […]
Many regions throughout the United States — and throughout the world — are experiencing drought. As climate change makes droughts more frequent and severe, it’s more important than ever to be careful to conserve water. But does that mean you have to give up your summer garden? One of the best options is to choose plants that are native to […]
A modern recycling infrastructure could reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 5%. Make a difference: Demand that your city modernize and reinvent its waste management. Data source: Eunomia, The 50 States of Recycling Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others. Click the poster for a larger version. This poster was originally published on April 13, […]