Jeans are a staple in many people’s wardrobes, something we wear all the time and don’t really think about much. But every piece of clothing has a carbon footprint. Be aware of the footprint our jeans make on the world. One pair of jeans carries a 915-pound carbon footprint over four years of weekly use. Think about what you wear […]
Summer is the time of year for being outside, whether you are picnicking, camping, doing yard work, attending a sporting event, or simply enjoying a glass of wine on your patio. Unfortunately, pesky mosquitos and other bugs can ruin this relaxing time outside. In many cases, bug spray is the only option that will allow you to stay outside without […]
Earth Day is the one day each year when everyone stops to think about the environment. Even if you’re one of those people who don’t think about the environment very often, by now you probably know that plastic is an environmental problem. This year, Earth Day set a goal to reduce the amount of plastic we all use by 60% […]
Over 1 trillion LEGO bricks have been manufactured since the mid-1950s when the company began using ABS plastic, which most curbside recycling programs do not accept. It’s time for reuse with a LEGO touch. Enter Brick Recycler, an innovative initiative dedicated to repurposing and recycling LEGO pieces, effectively diverting them from landfills and reintegrating them into cycles of play and […]
Tune in to a special Earth Day 2024 episode about accelerating the path to a circular economy. Sustainability In Your Ear host Mitch Ratcliffe shares lessons he learned at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s circular economy-focused REMADE conference, which met at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington DC earlier this month. Scientists and business leaders gathered to […]
This week’s quote is from author, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Albert Camus: “Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.” Let’s accept our humanity and take responsibility for the damage that our actions have caused our planet and the other creatures that live here. Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of […]
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, we can’t sit idly by. It’s up to us to tackle the harmful impacts our actions are having on the planet head-on. Look around, and you’ll see a landscape marked by climate change, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity. These issues aren’t just distant threats—they’re staring us in the face, jeopardizing ecosystems and […]
Have you ever considered how our perspective of climate change might shift if we focused not just on the sky above us but also on the earth beneath our feet? On Earth Day, let’s explore the role of plants, soils, and climate moderation, a tale often overshadowed by the buzz of greenhouse gases. Human activities are not only carbon loading […]
Electric vehicles are taking market share away from internal combustion competitors, with new plugin vehicle registrations in 2023 growing 45% yearly and accounting for 18% of all vehicle sales worldwide this year. U.S. EV sales hit 7.9% of all new car sales over the past three months. In Silicon Valley-speak, EVs are nearly across the chasm, the point at which […]
Earth Day is a wonderful occasion for seniors to connect with nature and their community through activities linked to longer and healthier lives. Research has shown that engaging with the environment and fostering social ties can improve physical health, mental well-being, and overall life satisfaction. Here are six Earth Day activities that seniors can enjoy while promoting environmental stewardship and […]