There’s no doubt that single-serve coffee makers are downright convenient. Java drinkers can make just one cup of coffee to their exact liking while their housemates, office mates, or clients can make coffee (or tea, hot chocolate, chai) to their own personal tastes. No more arguments over how dark or light or which flavor to brew the community coffee pot. […]
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. This week you can save money, build community, and even have some fun by hosting a clothing swap. Action: […]
The story of a sustainable world will unfold in many places and across many websites, social networks, and video channels. Jane Velez-Mitchell, a former Headline News/CNN reporter and anchor, launched UnChainedTV to provide a dedicated source of video storytelling about vegan living, the environment, and animal welfare. It offers free video programming through an app for iPhone and Android devices, […]
Today’s Earth911 inspiration is from astrophysicist and bestselling author Carl Sagan: “Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” 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.
If you have a really dirty load of laundry, you should use extra detergent, right? Well, no. Using too much detergent is the most common mistake that people make when doing laundry. Unfortunately, it wastes money, harms the environment, and can cause problems with your machine. With over 30 years of appliance repair experience, I’ve seen a lot of things […]
Composting is a magic process where kitchen waste transforms into rich, black soil. Even those of you without one of these magical boxes in the backyard probably know that you can compost fruit and veggie peels, coffee grounds, and paper towels — but how about hair? Or clothing? Clearly Compost Read on for a list of the weirdest things you […]
After several years of declining production, U.S. coal production increased in 2021 and continues to rise in 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. If you live in a coal-powered region, your electricity use contributes more CO2 emissions than regions that rely on renewable energy and hydroelectric power. Taking a few simple steps to reduce your power consumption can […]
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) in August, a major climate bill that the House and Senate passed that will have significant implications for clean energy use in the United States. The bill seeks to boost energy security, decrease energy prices, and slow climate change. The IRA will invest $369 billion in climate and clean […]
Let’s look into the sustainability of our beer. At least 5,000 years old, beer is the fourth most popular beverage in the world. We need to reduce the environmental impact of beer-making to prevent climate change, which threatens to make beer taste bad by making some ingredients less widely available. Adult Americans drink, on average, about 28 gallons of beer […]
SVP Global Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels, American Girl dolls, and more than 150 other brands of toys. She shares how Mattel works to eliminate manufacturing waste and replace virgin plastic in its packaging with recycled and recyclable plastics. The company has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% compared […]