Yes! I did it. I invented something to replace fishing. It’s relaxing, rewarding, and undeniably planet-friendly. Welcome to Earthing, your new favorite activity. Reeling You In With fishing, anglers say they enjoy the outdoors, the sunshine, and the tranquility. Does the alternative Earthing stack up? Yes, yes, and yes. You’ll stroll along the water’s edge, wielding a stick, and keeping […]
Factory farms tend to move in and out of the public consciousness. People become briefly alarmed at news of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or epidemics. But they continue to purchase inexpensive meat at the grocery store as headlines change to other topics. CAFOs, the official term for industrial-scale meat-growing facilities, have serious implications for animal rights, environmental pollution, and even environmental justice. […]
Eco-minded consumers have a lot of options to weigh, and the labels and certifications designed to help us are often more confusing than helpful. Imagine this scenario: You’re holding two jars of honey; one is produced locally and the other is fair trade certified but produced a few thousand miles away. Which should you choose? You might consider that buying products […]
Stories and the way the press reports them shape our perception of the world and the climate crisis. While most major media companies have started to pay close attention to climate issues in recent years, often setting up their first environmental or climate desks, these beats are still understaffed to address the complex environmental narrative. Mickey Huff, director of Project […]
While having a clean toilet is a critical component of a sanitary home, commercial toilet bowl cleaners can harbor some of the most dangerous chemicals in your home. These chemicals contaminate waterways and pollute the air in your home. Using harsh cleaning products in your toilet can present more of a health risk than the germs you’re trying to kill. […]
We get it, nature is beautiful and it’s not unusual to want to take a piece of it home with you. But if everyone took just one wildflower, plant, seed pod, or stone, it would harm the ecosystem, the life that relies on it, and its natural beauty. Instead, take a photo or let your memories be your souvenir. Leave […]
In 2015, a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose took over the internet. It launched a movement to eliminate plastic straws and raised awareness of plastic pollution in the ocean. Did any of it make a difference, or was it just another viral moment of shared but shallow outrage? Let’s see how the sea turtles are doing […]
Can companies build circular services into their customer experience to earn a trusted relationship with the 81% of consumers who say they will buy more products and services from brands that help them live sustainably? We often talk about the circular economy and its benefits for people and the planet. Still, for many, the circular economy sounds like a lot […]
A few states are pioneering the rise of compostable packaging and building a composting infrastructure. World Centric‘s Resource Recovery Managers Erin Levine and Elly Ventura share the lessons the compostable packaging leader is learning as California, Colorado, and other states introduce composting and extended producer responsibility programs for fiber and plastic packaging. Making packaging sustainable — whether it can be […]
Today’s quote is from Indian physicist, social activist, and author, Vandana Shiva: “You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them and share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. Join […]