Earth Day is the one day each year when everyone stops to think about the environment. Even if you’re one of those people who don’t think about the environment very often, by now you probably know that plastic is an environmental problem. This year, Earth Day set a goal to reduce the amount of plastic we all use by 60% […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embracing the circular economy is vitally important for all industries, especially in the context of food packaging. Using food packaging that helps create a circular economy can transform the food packaging industry into a more sustainable and efficient system. Although there can be many challenges when implementing more sustainable packaging, there are now innovative materials that the food packaging industry […]
Plastic utensils are not recyclable. If you’re considering buying any “disposable” with the intention of recycling it, it’s better to choose a reusable or compostable alternative. It’s time to move on from plastic utensils, plates, cups, and bowls — and in some nations, provinces, and states, single use plastics are being phased out through new bans on selling them. But […]
As calls for environmental preservation grow louder, deforestation is taking center stage. Last year, the European Union passed a law prohibiting the sale of products responsible for deforestation. However, a recent study by the nonprofit Ceres found that only 18 of 53 global companies have company-wide no-deforestation policies. Knowing more about the issue can help you make a positive difference. Deforestation plays […]
How can youth make its voice heard and create movements to preserve the environment? EcoTeens, a youth-led environmental organization, is working to raise awareness about the right way to recycle plastic bottle caps. With a mission to enable youth to become active agents of environmental stewardship, Ecoteens inspires action through innovative campaigns, educational initiatives, and community engagement. The program is […]
American agriculture is heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. farms use 1.1 billion pounds of active pesticides, not including filler. That translates into 3.34 pounds of chemicals per American. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others to live more sustainably. Click the image below to get a larger image. This poster […]
Chance Cutrano is director of programs at the Resource Renewal Institute in Fairfax, California. He and his team are experimenting with blending two activities, rice and fish farming, to reduce the emissions from rice fields while creating additional income for farmers. It’s a practice recovered from antiquity that led to the launch of the Fish in the Fields program, which […]
Different types of packaging for the same beverage can have very different impacts on the environment. As a sustainability professional in the beverage industry, I’ve seen the impact our choices can have on the environment. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides valuable insights to help make sustainable choices when evaluating the ecological impacts of beverage packaging. Each type of packaging […]