Once the main form of home heating in America, today fireplaces are more commonly ornamental. Most of us rely on other systems for heating, only using the fireplace to create a cozy or romantic atmosphere. Whether you burn a fire all winter long or only on special occasions, that atmospheric heat source comes at an environmental price. Fireplaces are incredibly […]
Animals are key to our restoration of the planet, explain Kate Wall and Mark Hofberg of the International Fund for Animal Welfare in a report titled Thriving Together: The Critical Role of Animals in Achieving the SDGs. The world’s progress toward a sustainable society has been charted by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals […]
We can all make an effort to reduce our consumption of the plastics that are littering the Earth. And eliminating single-use plastics is a great place to start because so many reusable options are available. It isn’t that daunting if we just eliminate one type of single-use plastic at a time. Start with plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, food storage containers, […]
Happy Hanukkah! Running from December 18 to December 26 this year (2022), Hanukkah is a holiday rooted in conservation — consider that a one-day supply of oil lasted a miraculous eight days. You can stretch your resources just as far by keeping these eight tips in mind for an eco-friendly celebration. 1. Burn clean candles Instead of candles made of […]
Holiday gifts can leave the gift recipient with piles of hard-to-recycle wrapping paper, bows, and bags. But showing loved ones you care shouldn’t burden them with overfilled trash bins. To help you ensure that your gifts don’t create a lot of extra waste this holiday season, we’ve assembled a list of low-waste wrapping solutions you can buy or make yourself. […]
Need some help making a list of eco-friendly holiday gifts for kids? We have some ideas for you. Kids are not hard to please. Parents though, especially environmentally focused ones, can be a tougher audience. Whether you’re giving gift suggestions to grandparents or building your own list of holiday gifts for your little ones, there are plenty of eco-friendly items […]
In the 20-teens, the plastic-free lifestyle was getting almost as much attention as the Whip Nae Nae. But blogs and articles featuring smiling urbanites with tiny jars containing a year’s worth of plastic waste seem to have disappeared. Was plastic-free just another pop culture fad? Did plastic win? Whatever happened to plastic-free? This article contains affiliate links. If you make […]
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. Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a spike in the amount of junk mail you receive. Around […]
The holidays may be a cheery time of year for you and your family and friends, but all those gift swaps, feasts, and other festivities aren’t a party for the planet. Americans generate an additional 5.8 million tons of waste every December. The fossil fuels, trees, and other natural resources that go into producing plastic toys, fast fashion, novelty gifts, […]
Thanksgiving is a time to indulge, but there is no need for excess. You can have a delicious, sustainable holiday without filling trash bag after trash bag throughout the day. Reduce waste from a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner with careful planning and precycling. 1. Make Lists Create detailed shopping lists for your holiday prep. Itemize what you will need from each […]