It goes without saying that a roof should protect us from the elements. And with an increase in severe weather events and wildfires due to a warming planet, the right roof for local weather risks is even more essential. Roofing materials are rated for resistance to fire, hail, wind, and freezing. Earth911 has already identified some of the greenest roofing […]
We Earthlings: Know Your Deforestation Facts
This week, we encourage Earthlings to stay tuned into the deforestation of the planet by checking globalforestwatch.org. The site maps the world’s forests and their decline in easy-to-understand visualizations that illustrate forest canopy loss. If you understand how forests are paying our current environmental bill, leaving no enduring CO2 removal capacity for future generations, it’s a valuable source of information […]
IKEA Launches Buy-Back Program
Even if you’ve never shopped at IKEA, you know about the global furniture giant. And you probably have shopped there – every 10 seconds, a Billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. IKEA’s affordable furniture has filled many a childhood bedroom and helped generations transition from that bedroom to their first apartment. But the problem with starter furniture is […]
Earth911 Podcast: Wild Planet Founder & CEO Bill Carvalho on Making Seafood Sustainable
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 […]
7 Sustainable Bedding Brands for a Better Night’s Sleep
A great day starts with a great night’s sleep, but can you sleep soundly knowing your bedding is not sustainable? After upgrading to a sustainable mattress, you can dress your bedroom with pillows, sheets, and mattress pads that are easier on the environment. Here are nine bedding brands you can trust. While mattresses carry the bulk of your sleep’s carbon […]
Earth Action: Clean Out Your Closet
Earth911 is honoring Earth Day’s 52 years of inspiring action with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week from Earth Day 2022 to Earth Day 2023, we will share one action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. The fashion industry is renowned for its wastefulness and steep environmental impact. Businesses, governments, […]
Earth911 Podcast: Jon Freedman of SUEZ Explains Solutions to Water Scarcity
Water is everywhere on this planet — 71% of the Earth is covered with water — but freshwater is in dire short supply. We talk with Jon Freedman, Global Government Affairs Leader at SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions and a lecturer on water and water policy at the University of Pennsylvania. SUEZ specializes in water treatment and management, working with […]
Earth911 Inspiration: Healthy Ecology, Healthy Economy
This week’s quote comes from former U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider: “A healthy ecology is the basis for a healthy economy.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. This poster was originally published on May 15, 2020.
The Latino Environmental Movement
The stereotypical environmentalist is white and wealthy, but it’s a dangerous and self-perpetuating idea. The best-known environmental organizations may have low participation by people of color, but people of all races care about the environment. In fact, a recent survey by Yale University found that Latinos take climate change more seriously than any other ethnic group. And they aren’t waiting […]
Recycling Mystery: Rechargeable Tool Batteries
Many power tools use batteries to run instead of corded electricity or the muscle of the user. You can find rechargeable batteries in a variety of common household power tools such as drills, drivers, saws, blowers, work lights, and trimmers. Most people find it more convenient to use battery-powered tools than to be tethered to an electrical outlet. And rechargeable […]