It used to be difficult for the sustainably minded shopper to find a backpack or duffle bag made from recycled materials because most products were made from virgin fibers. Today, we have more options, including the Del Dia collection from Cotopaxi. These bags, made of repurposed fabric remnants, illustrate the company’s commendable approach to more sustainable outdoor gear. [embedded content] […]
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. Ironically, an intense focus on productivity leads to a lot of waste. The constant hustle creates diminishing returns as […]
Women bring the skills, perspectives, and emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the green transition, address food shortages, and implement equitable financing. Women are 49.7% of the world’s population, but only 1.9% of venture capital investments in 2022 were placed with women-led startups. Patience Marime-Ball and Ruth Shaber, co-authors of The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk, join Mitch […]
“Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health,” the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) wrote in a new report. The report issued a dire warning about the pace of global warming but acknowledges that humans are making progress toward reversing climate change. “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable […]
Urban-rural and youth-elder divisions in society represent some of the most difficult challenges to having a robust conversation about how to reduce emissions and waste, what we value as a society, and the path to a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. A just future will be codesigned by all of us to some extent, but we need to reconnect to move from […]
A time-honored autumn pastime for locavores, mushroom hunting encourages people to experience the natural world and eat healthy local food. As wilderness hobbies go, foraging is generally simple and safe. But you there are a few things you need to know before you go if you want to release your inner hobbit responsibly. About Mushrooms Members of the phylogenetic kingdom […]
The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) made headlines in January when President Biden signed it into law, but you may wonder why it was necessary. Don’t businesses already donate unsold food? Unfortunately, due to confusing laws and liability concerns, significantly more food is wasted than donated. Food is lost or wasted during every step of the process from farm to […]
Let’s venture into the history of trees, wood, and the axe. Everywhere humans have gone they’ve mowed down trees to make tools, homes, fires, bridges, buildings, and even railroad tracks. Yes, the first railroads often ran on wooden rails, as author John Perlin explains in a new edition of his classic book, A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in […]
If you work out, you are not alone. The 32-billion-dollar U.S. fitness industry includes over 40,000 health and fitness clubs and about 40% of Americans currently have a gym membership. While it’s wonderful news that so many people prioritize their health, our workouts often contribute to carbon emissions. Traveling to a gym by car or other vehicle and exercising there […]
Essential oils are great for humans seeking some natural relief, but they can be harmful to our furry four-legged friends. Cats and dogs have different adverse, often dangerous, reactions to many essential oils. If you use essential oils, it’s important to know which ones can harm your pets and what to do if your pet is accidentally exposed to them. […]