Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. Valentine’s Day is a minor holiday, but it has a major environmental impact. This week, you can invest in […]
How can we eliminate food waste created by restaurants, institutional cafeterias, and retail grocers? According to the National Conference of State Legislators, food waste is a plague in our supply chains. Farms contribute 16% of total food waste and businesses another 39%, while households are responsible for 43% of food waste. Chris O’Brien joined the podcast to discuss processing food […]
The vast scale of food waste has recently captured the spotlight because it is a massive driver of global warming. Between 30% and 40% of food produced in the world ends up in a landfill where bacteria consume it, creating methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The amount of methane produced annually by food waste surpasses the emissions of every nation […]
Today’s quote is attributed to Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi or Lao-Tze), who is considered the author of the Daoist text, Tao-Te-Ching: “Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. This poster was originally […]
Phone cases for our smartphones seem like a smart investment. But what if you’re trying to reduce your use of plastic? Several brands now feature phone cases made of compostable bioplastic. Are compostable plastic phone cases a better choice? Two manufacturers are out in front in the compostable phone case world: Pela and EcoBlvd. Both make claims that the typical […]
Making the switch to solar energy can be a great way to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Current tax incentives will also reward those that make the commitment sooner rather than later. But there can be pitfalls if you don’t do your research and ask the right questions before you commit to the purchase […]
As I sit with my burger — succulent, greasy beef slathered in ketchup, mayo, and gooey cheese, I come to a brutal realization. I’m a vegetarian. The false promise of New Year’s Resolutions Fewer than 25% of people stick with their New Year’s Resolutions after the first 30 days. And fewer than 8% actually achieve them. More often than not, we […]
For many people who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one they love most, that means staying home with their dog or cat. Even 68% of those who choose to go out say they’ll give their pet the final say about whether there’s a future with their date. Our pets are family, therapists, hiking buddies, and the stars of […]
If you buy meat in a grocery store, it likely comes on top of a plastic pad in a plastic container that’s wrapped in plastic. That’s a lot of plastic waste. Can you recycle meat packaging? Not all of it, but let’s look at what you can do. We know how you feel. Walking through the grocery store can be […]
The clothing we wear is a source of carbon emissions and landfill waste. Sarah Pinner, co-founder and CEO of Beni, introduces a new plugin for Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari browsers that helps shoppers find reused alternatives to new clothing. Beni makes thrift shopping easy with a digital helping hand, and the team is working to add environmental impact information […]