Drinking water is at risk of becoming scarce in the face of climate change. More than 50% of the nation has experienced drought since 2000. Rich “Raz” Razgaitis, CEO of Bluewater North America, a water purification company, joins the conversation to discuss the rising incidence in tap water of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, the forever chemicals used […]
Creating a care regimen for your high-quality knit garments can lower your environmental impact and be a cost-effective alternative to buying new clothes at today’s unsustainable pace. Although the concept of sustainability is subjective in the fashion world, professional knitwear repair can help you extend the life of your favorite items and save you money in the long run. Wool […]
Low-water landscaping using native plants accustomed to living on local rainfall instead of irrigation can cut your annual water bill by thousands of gallons a year and help preserve local water supplies. Ask you local nursery or garden center for tips about xeriscaping, the water-wise way to maintain a healthy garden. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others […]
Savannah Seydel, vice president of sustainability and impact at Better Earth, a maker of compostable tableware and food service packaging, is on a mission to remove petroleum-based plastics and PFAS-treated fiber from our food packaging choices. Food packaging and service ware are two of the largest sources of plastic pollution. The rise of compostable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics could change […]
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and giving. Foodies and cooking enthusiasts can enjoy dining with gifts that minimize their environmental impact. Selecting the perfect gift that aligns with their values can be a delightful yet challenging task. To make your gift-hunting easier, here’s a set of sustainable holiday gifts to surprise and delight your loved ones. […]
As the days get shorter and the nights longer, it’s a joy to invite friends and family into our homes to share meals, gifts, and stories. But our holiday parties can take a severe toll on the planet if we’re not careful. We may find ourselves returning to the grocery store for the fourth time in a weekend to pick […]
Lithium-ion batteries are the driving force behind products that have redefined life over the past two decades, from smartphones to laptops. However, when they fail, lithium-ion batteries can cause fires that produce toxic fumes. A bulging battery is a clear sign of a malfunction that requires immediate attention. Still, you can recycle it if you handle it safely. Recycling lithium-ion […]
It’s been a record-breaking year for weather-related disasters, with extreme heat waves threatening human health, wildlife, and our gardens. But even if your garden survived the summer, you can’t get complacent. Winter is usually the most challenging season for garden survival. Climate change is making severe storms and extreme low temperatures more common. Whether you have put your garden to […]
Remember when summertime meant living was easy? Summer used to be the season of backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, and vegetable gardens full of fresh produce. Those things aren’t gone, but these days summer seems more likely to be about dealing with heat waves, Category 5 hurricanes, and wildfires. It’s not just your imagination that things are getting worse. […]
Water is getting more expensive as drought spreads due to climate change, and in the Western U.S., scarcity continues to drive water prices higher. Meet Shane Dyer, CEO of Irrigreen, a precision irrigation company that recently released its first product for the home. Think of the Irrigreen sprinkler system as inkjet printing applied to putting water exactly where needed to […]