Water usage and what we get in return is a challenging issue to track when making a buying decision. Here, we compare the water use involved in producing a pound of apples and a pound of almonds. While the almonds require 10 times the water as apples do, they deliver five times the dietary fiber. Your decisions about how much […]
Every year on April 22, earth-conscious people around the world celebrate the planet we live on through special Earth Day events and actions. During these events, many others are made aware of their impact on the Earth and make vows to do better in the coming year. Even if we are completely aware of our environmental impact and make conscious […]
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a reminder of our responsibility as part of nature to protect and nurture our planet. With Earth Day 2024 coming later this month, it’s the perfect time to plan the personal actions you can take to make a significant difference in reducing human environmental impact. Here are 10 ideas from leading environmental […]
Youth face the greatest impact of climate change, and will certainly have to live with the consequences of the extractive economy for the longest time. They also have the opportunity to pass along a better world to future generations and Pragna Nidumolu, founder of EcoTeens, is working to make that happen. When she was 14, Pragna launched an organization dedicated […]
As the planet warms, summers are getting hotter, making it crucial to find effective ways to keep our homes cool. While most people think of insulation as essential for keeping homes warm in winter, its benefits during the sweltering summer months are just as significant. Proper insulation and sealing keeps cool air in and the hot air out, reducing the […]
This week’s quote is from American novelist and playwright, Cormac McCarthy. In his novel, The Road, he wrote, “In the deep glens where they lived all things were older than man and they hummed of mystery.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. Editor’s […]
Let’s be honest: Tires make the world go ’round. Unless you’re a professional speed walker, your method of transportation probably involves tires of some sort. But tires don’t last forever. Whether it’s an irreparable flat or loss of tread, eventually tires need to be replaced. Some tires can be retreaded for a second life, but what happens to tires when […]
I scream, you scream, we all scream when it comes to recycling ice cream cartons. Given that the average American consumes 20 pounds of ice cream each year, that’s a lot of packaging. So, are ice cream cartons recyclable? As you probably know, the base material for ice cream cartons is paper — specifically, paperboard. This is the same material […]
The can you set out by the curb every week may not seem so big. But when you multiply it by the number of people and businesses in the world, the amount of garbage humans produce is truly mindboggling. The harm caused by waste, both in terms of upstream resource extraction and downstream pollution, is so great that the United […]
Single-use plastic straws are an environmental problem that few people think about. But consider the popularity of drinks like fountain sodas, iced lattes and bubble teas; all the accompanying plastic straws add up to a lot of plastic waste. According to Australian researchers, as many as 8.3 billion plastic straws litter the world’s beaches, roughly one for every living human. Those […]