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Environment

Sustainable Camping: Why to Swap Hotel Stays for Campgrounds

Sustainable Camping: Overview, Benefits, and Easy Tips

October 3, 2026March 11, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Not only are camping and glamping more sustainable options, but they also do wonders for our mental health by bringing us closer to nature.

Categories Travel Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel
What Is Soil? Side profile of soil, with fungal roots visible at the bottom while the layers transition through different colurs of earth

What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food

October 10, 2026March 10, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Environment, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food, Organic standards, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
reducing food waste

Decreasing Our Carbon Footprint by Reducing Food waste

June 11, 2024March 9, 2024 by Ellie Peach

Food waste is something that should concern us all, as it contributes in no small way to both global food insecurity and global carbon emissions. Fortunately, it’s something we can all do our part to address.

Categories Food & Kitchen Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
Graph showing Life expectancy and healthy life expectancy in various countries of the world

Healthy Life Expectancy on the Decline, Study Finds

October 3, 2026March 5, 2024 by Beth Rush

While we might expect an upward trend in life expectancy, some research suggests the U.S. is experiencing the biggest decline in over a century.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Ethics, Health, Lifestyle, Politics
Side view of artificial turf

Artificial Turf: Impacts on Environment and Human Health

October 3, 2026February 28, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Pink/red dahlia up close with a veg garden in the background - Outdoor Home Renovations for a Green Home and a Green Thumb

Outdoor Home Renovations for a Green Home and a Green Thumb

June 11, 2024February 26, 2024 by Evelyn Long

Wise choices preserve precious resources for future generations. These sustainable outdoor home renovations will help you grow a green home and a green thumb.

Categories Gardening Tags Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic, Sustainability, Waste
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Electricity transmission poles at twilight

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): A Comprehensive Guide

June 11, 2024February 20, 2024 by Ana Yong

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) may be a key element of the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems, and thus a more sustainable future. We discuss.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
The Health Effects of Ducted Heating: White air ducts in an office

The Health Effects of Ducted Heating: A Closer Look

June 11, 2024February 18, 2024 by Brittany Cotton

In this article, we break down the health effects of ducted heating, examine the causes, and look at ways you can improve the indoor air quality of your home.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Air quality, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution
Britain's Temperate Rainforest: Pancake-shaped lichen climbing up the trunk of a tree in a green forest

Britain’s Temperate Rainforest: Fragile and Forgotten Places

October 3, 2026February 16, 2024 by Christie Johnson

Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Biodiversity, Carbon, Christie Johnson, Climate, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Reforestation, Regenerative Agriculture
Looking up at Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Discovering La Fortuna in Costa Rica

October 2, 2026February 12, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

The tropical paradise of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, offers a versatile traveling experience. We discuss some environmental and cultural highlights to check out.

Categories Travel Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Travel
Streetview of the German Farmers' Protests

The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
An aerial closeup of the Pentagon in May 2021 Military Bases Going Green - Climate Change Is a Threat

Military Bases Going Green – Climate Change Is a Threat

October 2, 2026February 4, 2024 by Beth Rush

The ultimate sustainability initiative is to end war. Until that day comes, here is how military bases are going green, identifying climate change as a threat.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Regenerative thermal oxidizer - Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

June 11, 2024February 2, 2024 by Jane Marsh

Recycling heat waste provides a practical solution amid growing environmental concerns, and will be pivotal in transitioning to a more sustainable future.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Little Dodo - Preserved specimen of the tooth-billed pigeon (Image: Naturalis Biodiversity Center/Wikimedia Commons)

Meet The Samoan “Little Dodo” – (Didunculus strigirostris)

June 11, 2024January 29, 2024 by Orkhan Huseynli

Meet one of the world’s rarest avian marvels: The endangered Samoan “Little Dodo”, also known as the manumea, or as the tooth-billed pigeon.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Politics
Veg garden - Sustainable Home Resolutions That Aren't Difficult to Maintain

Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas

June 23, 2025January 27, 2024 by Evelyn Long

A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Architecture, Climate, Construction, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Gehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space Key Urban Sustainability Jobs

11 Key Urban Sustainability Jobs (And How to Get Into Them)

October 10, 2026January 22, 2024 by Rob Boyle

In a world grappling with the dual challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, increasing urban sustainability jobs is essential to a greener economy.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Mosaic featuring different types of landscape: Forest, Mountain, Desert, City, Farmland with green crops, Cattle on farmland. The Devastation of Our Success

The Devastation of Our Success

June 11, 2024January 19, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Organic farming, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability, Waste
Mr. Vance Hilderman, is the principal founder/CTO of three of the world’s most significant aviation development/certification companies including TekSci, HighRely, and AFuzion. Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

October 3, 2026January 16, 2024 by Vance Hilderman

As air travel shows no signs of slowing, decarbonizing aviation is a difficult but essential goal. We look at the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Vintage decor in a highrise office. Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

October 23, 2026January 11, 2024 by Cora Gold

It can inspire creativity and promote efficiency. If you want to practice minimalism in business but don’t know where to start, here are seven ideas to help.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Deep-seated landslide on mountain in Sehara, Kihō, beside of Kumano river between Wakayama and Mie Japan caused by torrential rain of Tropical Storm Talas (2011) Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention

Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention

October 3, 2026January 9, 2024 by Jane Marsh

A landslide occurs when a large section of rock, snow, mud or soil slides down a slope. Here’s how landslide prevention can help save lives and environments.

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Conservation, Construction, Ecology, Education, Environment, Ethics, Health
Green bananas still on the tree - Fruit: A Fair Trade Fruit Guide

Fair Trade Fruit: A Guide to Definitions & Certifications

June 11, 2024January 6, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

We discuss fair trade fruit, and how it may affect the produce you buy and eat. Our guide covers everything about supporting sustainable, ethical fruit farming.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle
Overcoming Hurdles Towards a Recycling-Inclusive Workplace

Overcoming Hurdles Towards a Recycling-Inclusive Workplace

June 11, 2024January 5, 2024 by Kate Sheppard

The Recycling-Inclusive Workplace: In this article, we discuss the common hurdles to effective office recycling efforts and the best ways you can overcome them.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
USGS map shows the number of PFAS detected in tap water samples from select sites across the US - Forever Chemicals: Guide to Avoiding PFAS Exposure at Home

Forever Chemicals: Guide to Avoiding PFAS Exposure at Home

October 3, 2026January 4, 2024 by Ellie Gabel

What did recent findings show about PFAS contamination in tap water? Here’s a closer look at these complex compounds, with some tips to avoid exposure.

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution, Waste
Sustainable Strategies for Land Management

Sustainable Strategies for Land Management: An Overview

October 3, 2026December 29, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture
Ecosystem Guardians: NGOs Protecting Vulnerable Environments

Ecosystem Guardians: NGOs Protecting Vulnerable Environments

December 28, 2023 by Priti Reddy

This blog post delves into the critical work undertaken by United Way of Hyderabad and explores the broader landscape of NGOs acting as ecosystem guardians.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics
The Nature Conservancy's Clymer Meadow Preserve, said to be one of the few and best preserved examples of Texas Blackland Prairie (eco-region) remaining. County Road 1140, Hunt County, Texas, USA (33.3107°N, 96.2450°W, 193 m.). Photographed on 24 June 2021by William L. Farr. - Community-led Initiatives

12 Community-led Initiatives Driving Environmental Action

October 3, 2026December 22, 2023 by Beth Rush

A wave of grassroots movements and community-led initiatives is sweeping across borders, inspiring change and creating a commitment to preserving the planet.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Energy-plus-houses at Freiburg-Vauban in Germany Sustainable Construction Guide

Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

October 4, 2026December 22, 2023 by Rose Morrison

The industry has been one of the main contributors to pollution, but there’s now hope of a more sustainable construction process and environmental awareness.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Construction, Environment, Ethics, Sustainability, Waste
Alohas Boots Review

Alohas Boots Review: An Antidote to Fast Fashion

December 18, 2023 by Christina De La Rocha

One brand that puts the slow into fashion is Alohas. This company, based in Spain, makes exceedingly beautiful women’s clothing and shoes. Let’s review!

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Waste
Shipping container home on water - The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Home Options for New Homeowners

Sustainable Home Options for New Homeowners

October 3, 2026December 17, 2023 by Evelyn Long

Reviewing sustainable home options requires contemplation, since every homeowner has their priorities regarding home construction, budget, location and more.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Economics, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Backyard garden with Eco-Friendly Fencing

Eco-Friendly Fencing for the Garden: A Sustainable Choice

June 20, 2025December 11, 2023 by Anthony Topping

Eco-friendly fencing for modern gardens is not just a trend; it’s a responsible choice that aligns with collective environmental goals. We discuss the details.

Categories Gardening Tags Design, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality & Avoid Pollution at Home

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality & Avoid Pollution at Home

February 5, 2026December 5, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

Safeguarding your living space against indoor air pollution and improving your air quality can make a big difference in your health and well-being. We discuss.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution
Trout - Great Lakes' Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

Great Lakes’ Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

December 5, 2023 by Orkhan Huseynli

As climate change reshapes the cold-water habitats, the question looms: Can people harmonize with the Great Lakes to ensure a future where both sides survive?

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
People working on PCs in a wooden floored, mustard walled room - Coworking Spaces: Collaboration, Community & Sustainability

Coworking Spaces: Collaboration, Community & Sustainability

October 3, 2026December 4, 2023 by howie-robleza

Discover how coworking spaces foster collaboration and community while promoting sustainability. Learn why they’re the future of modern workspaces.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
The Environmental Toll of Waste - Looking out at a cold, bleak oceans from a rocky shore

The Environmental Toll of Waste: A Closer Look

October 3, 2026December 4, 2023 by dan-nienhauser

In this article, we discuss the environmental toll of waste, and how a transition to a circular economy is paramount to providing a clean, livable future.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Manor house with cream walls and a red roof, with a huge lawn before it, trees on either side, and a blue sky above - The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

October 3, 2026November 24, 2023 by Ellen Rubin

In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the true environmental cost.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Interview - Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

Interview – Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World

October 3, 2026November 23, 2023 by Christie Johnson

We catch up with Pinar Guvenc, at global architectural firm SOUR, and discuss today’s design standard that is no longer serving communities or the environment.

Categories Interviews With Sustainability Changemakers Tags Architecture, Christie Johnson, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
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