According to the World Economic Forum, between 75 and 199 million tons of plastic waste are floating in and polluting the world’s oceans. The 5 Gyres Institute reports that the volume of plastic entering the seas doubles every six years. There are genuine efforts to develop circular, sustainable packaging amid waves of greenwashing claims. Meet Vanessa Coleman, CEO of Oceanworks, […]
As sustainability grows more attractive to consumers, cannabis companies are beginning to focus on minimizing waste by composting and repurposing the byproducts of cannabis production and adopting mindful packaging. Since the legalization of cannabis, the industry has become one of the fastest-growing markets in the US — but it’s also become a massive waste source, with farming, manufacturing, and packaging […]
The circular economy is a vision for a world in which the materials used in the products and packaging we purchase flow perpetually through the economy, used over and over instead of being tossed into landfills and replaced with newly mined, refined, and processed stuff. Recycling, an industry with about 50 years of history, is considered an essential feature of […]
Many popular foods are hard on the environment, even before they are processed and packaged because they require immense amounts of water. Let’s look at four popular foods we can replace in recipes with water-responsible alternatives. Though water scarcity might not affect you today, you can help conserve water by choosing different foods. Only 3% of the world’s water is […]
Looking to change up your look by trying a new hair color but don’t want to use harsh chemicals on your hair? Try natural products and DIY green hacks to lighten and change your hair. Dyed hair is a popular form of self-expression. An estimated 64 million Americans dyed their hair in 2019, according to Statista — far more people […]
Spritzing on your favorite cologne for a night out on the town shouldn’t require a degree in chemistry. The truth is, the majority of personal care products and synthetic fragrant potions are poisons that should be packaged with hazard symbols and come with a hazmat suit. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the average adult uses nine personal care […]
First aid kits typically contain single-use, disposable medical supplies that inevitably end up in landfills for several reasons, including sanitation, ease of use, and efficiency in emergencies. New materials and the latest packaging can reduce the environmental impact of your emergency medical cupboard. Single-use items like antiseptic wipes, adhesive bandages, and gauze pads are individually packaged to maintain a sterile […]
Anyone who lives near a body of water is probably familiar with toxic algal blooms. As the climate and bodies of water warm, they are becoming more common and more severe. And with impacts that range from foul odors to sea mammal die-off, it’s worth learning how to stop contributing to toxic algal blooms, even if you live far from […]
Deforestation is a global problem that contributes to climate change and desertification. A new law in the European Union that aims to tackle deforestation is so ambitious, it may be unenforceable. But it has the potential to put the brakes on deforestation around the world, and even make greener products available in the US. In June, the European Parliament adopted […]
By Rich Razgaitis, co-founder and CEO of FloWater When a natural disaster strikes, we call it an act of God. That’s because the incredible forces that can destroy lives, homes, and businesses in the blink of an eye exist entirely beyond our control. But after working in clean water tech for over a decade now, my perspective has changed But what do […]