How can we make one of the most recycled materials more sustainable? Meet Jennifer Bogs, director of global sustainability at Crown Holdings, Inc., one of the largest aluminum can manufacturers worldwide at $12.9 billion in annual sales. The aluminum industry famously claims that 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today; it’s a highly recyclable material. Reusing […]
Each year between 1.8-3.36 billion contacts are flushed down the drain. You might not think that something so small could be a problem, but those contacts become microplastics that contaminate our water. Don’t contribute to plastic pollution, always dispose of your contacts properly. You can recycle your contacts through recycling programs. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others […]
As the days get shorter and the nights longer, it’s a joy to invite friends and family into our homes to share meals, gifts, and stories. But our holiday parties can take a severe toll on the planet if we’re not careful. We may find ourselves returning to the grocery store for the fourth time in a weekend to pick […]
It’s hard to imagine an environmental impact from our online activities. After all, the virtual world is not a physical place. But computing uses much more electricity than just the battery in your laptop. Data centers use water to keep machines cool while they burn through all that electricity to process our data. And few online activities are as thirsty […]
Trek Bicycle has introduced a certified pre-owned bike program, Red Barn Refresh, and recently published its 2023 Sustainability Report. Eric Bjorling, Trek’s Director of Brand Marketing and Public Relations, returns to Sustainability In Your Ear to discuss the company’s progress and what it has learned on the path to greater sustainability. Two years ago, Eric said Trek was starting to […]
The rapid evolution of society’s current linear waste management systems to one that is circular, is critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce extraction of raw materials from nature. A new initiative to promote sustainable waste management practices, SWEEP, or the Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance Standard, can transform the 20th-century garbage-centered waste system into a sustainable and […]
The rise of fast fashion resulted in a tidal wave of clothing in the world’s landfills. Even traditional fashion choices can increase your environmental footprint if not selected using sustainable criteria, cared for and washed correctly, and worn until you donate or recycle it. Meet Erin Houston, cofounder of Wearwell, a woman-owned company that helps customers choose sustainable clothing, accessories, […]
What you are wearing came with an environmental and social cost that isn’t necessarily reflected in the price you paid. Fashion is a complex industry that touches every continent. Today’s quote comes from the Founding Dean of the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Sass Brown, “Cheap fashion is really far from that. It may be cheap in terms of […]
You may not see the evidence every day, but the electrification of our economy is well underway. In this episode, meet Damir Perge, CEO of Miami-based Amptricity, a maker of solid-state battery technology, an electronic storage system that provides enough power for 8 hours of home backup electricity. Ampricity’s batteries can be recharged 11,000 times — at one charge cycle […]
Tropical rain forests have declined from 14% of the Earth land to just 6%. They could be lost entirely within a century. Did you know what you buy can help determine their fate? Many products are made using resources from deforested areas, including soy beans, beef, and toilet paper — and the more we buy them the more we indirectly […]