Editor’s note: Reader Shawn Tandon has launched a petition to encourage Google to help consumers find environmentally responsible restaurants. We asked him to share a call to action with you. His petition is an example of the kind of actions that we’re designing for the Earth911 Circular Economy Community to help you influence companies to do better. Sustainability is an urgent global issue, […]
Let’s eliminate single-use plastic water bottles to mark World Refill Day. Whether you’re headed out for a long walk or commuting and develop a thirst, there are more sustainable, reusable bottled water alternatives that will reduce your environmental footprint compared to buying a plastic bottle filled with expensive water. Water is getting more expensive everywhere as drought and population increase […]
Although 72% of consumers are dissatisfied with the amount of plastic waste in their homes, many do not act because it’s inconvenient or they lack sufficient knowledge to do so. Set yourself apart by reducing plastic use. A few easy changes in the kitchen and how you buy groceries, plan meals, and store food can reduce your plastic waste significantly. Plastic […]
Governments might finally be getting serious about plastic pollution. National and state governments around the world passed single-use plastic bans in 2022, but it’s not big governments that are taking action. In fact, city ordinances started the plastic ban ball rolling. Individual citizens can lead the charge to ban single-use plastics from their communities. Plastic Pollution These bans are not […]
We established national parks to protect and preserve some of the most beautiful landscapes of our nation as truly natural areas. But protection from development does not protect our national parks from pollution. And just like the oceans, where 8 million tons of plastic collect every year, plastic pollution is piling up in national parks. A new study shows just […]
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. Sometimes an action for the Earth takes literally no time or money. But it might feel uncomfortable because you’ve […]
Earth Day is on April 22, but we shouldn’t limit our action for the planet to one day in April. Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week from Earth Day 2022 to Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make […]
How do you decide where to order your take-out or delivery meal? Definitely, you want delicious food. And for some people, reducing waste is also an important consideration. These sustainability-focused folks factor in how the restaurant packages their meal. Does the restaurant package food in single-use plastic or Styrofoam? Do they automatically toss in excess extras, such as dressing packets, […]
Plastic is a problem in a lot of ways: The fossil fuel-based material generates greenhouse gas emissions throughout its lifecycle; is rarely recycled; contributes to ocean pollution; and even accumulates in the human body. But plastic is so ubiquitous, you can’t just wake up one morning and decide to live plastic-free. Plastic-free living is hard and must be pursued incrementally. […]