Decorating for the holidays reminds me of my great-aunt Lucy. Her Christmas tree was a running joke in our family. Aunt Lucy had a very unique approach to decorating her Christmas tree … she didn’t. Well, maybe I should say that she decorated it once. Aunt Lucy had a large artificial tree set in a large ceramic pot. When she […]
If your household celebrates Christmas, chances are you put a Christmas tree up in your home. Annually, around 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. This year, we’re expected to spend over $6 billion on real and artificial Christmas trees. Would you consider a low-cost, sustainable, alternative Christmas tree this year? It’s hard to deny the joy […]
Why should you recycle e-waste? Because electronics contain useful materials that can be recycled into new products. For example, plastics in e-waste can be recycled into garden furniture, battery components can be used in other batteries, and metals can be used to make jewelry and automotive parts. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories.
Outdoor enthusiasts are some of the most environmentally-conscious folks out there. Hikers and campers have a certain reverence for nature and its fragile ecosystems. Many follow the ethos of leave no trace — the philosophy of minimizing human impact on the planet. Outdoor lovers are mindful of what they own, why they own it, and what impact their stuff has […]
For some innovative upcyclers, aluminum is a favorite material. It is definitely an abundant material — after we pop the top, quench our thirst, and rinse out the residue. If you see some strikingly familiar images within the fanciful flamingo sculptures embellished by artist Francisco Sheuat, you’re on the right track. Perhaps it’s Sprite. Or Fanta. Or AriZona Iced Tea. Can […]
Today’s Earth911 inspiration is from American environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill: “I wake up in the morning asking myself what can I do today, how can I help the world today.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. This poster was originally […]
Watershed. It’s a common enough word, but are you familiar with yours? No matter where you live, your home is in a watershed. And the health of that watershed affects you, your community, and the rest of the planet. Our choices and actions can impact the land a world away. We write on paper that was made from trees cut […]
Every day, we’re presented with recycling questions. Does this bottle go in the recycling bin or does it need special handling? Can I put paper with grease in the recycling bin? In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of daily recycling decisions. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize […]
Like most families when I was a child, mine didn’t really decorate for Thanksgiving. We sometimes put paper cutouts in the shape of a turkey or a cornucopia on the window. And we had a harvest-themed tablecloth and napkins in seasonal colors we would use for Thanksgiving dinner. But right after Thanksgiving, Mom would bring up the huge box of […]