For many of us, the Climate Crisis looks like a brick wall, something the internal combustion-driven economy will slam into and total the system we grew up in. John J. Berger, Ph.D., author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, explored the path forward without getting up with the doom-saying that discourages people from […]
The average American home produces 533 million microfibers annually, according to a 2019 study by Ocean Wise. CiCLO, a new polyester and nylon additive, promises to make those microfibers biodegrade in landfills or water, potentially eliminating these microplastic pollutants. Meet Andrea Ferris, CEO and cofounder at Intrinsic Advanced Materials, maker of CiCLO, a nutrient that attracts microorganisms to the weakest points […]
Looking to change up your look by trying a new hair color but don’t want to use harsh chemicals on your hair? Try natural products and DIY green hacks to lighten and change your hair. Dyed hair is a popular form of self-expression. An estimated 64 million Americans dyed their hair in 2019, according to Statista — far more people […]
Chances are the shoes you are wearing took a long journey to reach your feet. China produces more than half the shoes made in the world. In a perfect world, our shoes would come from a local maker. And if your town still has a cobbler, that’s undoubtedly your best eco-friendly bet. For the rest of us, choosing shoes made […]
Spritzing on your favorite cologne for a night out on the town shouldn’t require a degree in chemistry. The truth is, the majority of personal care products and synthetic fragrant potions are poisons that should be packaged with hazard symbols and come with a hazmat suit. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the average adult uses nine personal care […]
Patagonia is known for its stewardship of the environment. The outdoor clothing company launched a new program to help protect our planet when it introduced a traveling version of its Patagonia Worn Wear program. Participants at local events will learn how to repair their clothes and trade in clothing to reduce waste. Patagonia locations will host events where anyone can […]
All of our clothing has an environmental impact and that includes our beloved jeans. On average, it takes 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make just one pair of jeans. And jeans have some of the biggest carbon footprints in the fashion industry at 73.6 pounds of CO2 (33.4 kilograms CO2-eq) per pair. Thankfully, denim is generally […]
With high levels of BPA found in synthetic athletic wear that sheds microplastics when laundered, you may be looking for safer alternatives for your workout gear. These tiny plastics are polluting the air and water and putting our health at risk. Fortunately, several brands and suppliers offer alternatives to virgin petroleum-based fabrics — including polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon, polyamide, and […]
Did you know that most of the clothing you wear when exercising is made from petroleum? Popular synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon, polyamide, and spandex that give athletic wear its stretch contain plastic. The plastic materials found in synthetic clothing are damaging to the environment as the manufacturing process emits greenhouse gases. They pollute our waterways and air […]
eBay estimates that sales of used goods on the site earned $4.6 billion in 2022 and avoided sending 73,000 tons of usable products to landfills, which contributed to reducing carbon emissions by 1.6 million tons. Renee Morin, chief sustainability officer at eBay, returns to the show to discuss the findings of the 2022 eBay Recommerce Report, a survey of more […]