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Environment

Photo of the exterior of UCLA: A College Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living

A College Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living

October 2, 2026December 19, 2022 by Rose Morrison

Being a college student can stretch your budget, but you can still live sustainably. Here are five ways to have sustainable habits on a college budget.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Outdoor garden space, perfect for an Eco-Friendly Christmas:

Going Green for the Health of the Planet and Yourself

December 16, 2025December 19, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

Let’s take a closer look at how going green can improve the world around you while giving your health a boost, with a few practical and sustainable tips.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
A Natural Burial: tombstones in a grassy field under lush trees

A Natural Burial: 5 Ways We Can Green the Funeral Industry

October 3, 2026December 14, 2022 by Jane Marsh

Coffins, headstones and embalming services are harmful to the environment. A natural burial offers an alternative exit that minimizes our impact on the Earth.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Effects of Microplastics: Seen under a microscope - Microplastic sperules in tooth paste, about 30 µm in diameter.

The Effects of Microplastics on Humans: An Introduction

October 3, 2026December 12, 2022 by Ana Yong

An introduction to microplastics, the prevalence and the harm they are causing all around the world, in environments, in wildlife, and inside all of us.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Ana Yong, Environment, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
The New Age of Meaningful Gift Giving: Father holding child up, their heads touching, over a poppy field

Meaningful Gift Giving: 3 Types of Sincere & Memorable Gifts

December 4, 2024December 11, 2022 by Anya Cheng

Let’s explore the various categories that are likely to – and frankly speaking, should – dominate holiday sales this year.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Environmental Benefits of Minimalism You Should Know About: an empty and beautiful beach

Environmental Benefits of Minimalism You Should Know About

October 21, 2023December 10, 2022 by Cora Gold

Minimalism has become a growing trend recently and for a good reason… Here are six environmental benefits of minimalism you should know about.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Eco-Friendly Kitchen with timber, painted brick, and indoor plants

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling Ideas: 8 Simple Tips

October 3, 2026December 8, 2022 by Ronn Parkinnson

Remodeling the heart of your home is a great way to make it a more eco-friendly kitchen. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Categories Food & Kitchen Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Long house with black walls and white roof: Energy Saving Tips

13 Energy Saving Tips to Increase Your Home’s Efficiency

October 3, 2026December 4, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Here are 13 everyday habits you can adopt to make your entire home a more energy-efficient space.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Fire Dept. Coffee: A host of FDC stickers and labels

Fire Dept. Coffee: Honest Review of Fire Department Coffee

June 21, 2026December 1, 2022 by Ellen Rubin

A review of Fire Dept. Coffee, a great gift for yourself, or the coffee lovers in your life, and for those who support first responders and firefighters.

Categories Food & Kitchen Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Sustainable and Accessible Home Updates in Your Golden Years: Elderly couple outside in a green garden by a brick home

Sustainable and Accessible Home Updates in Your Golden Years

October 3, 2026November 27, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

There are plenty of home updates for your golden years that are both accessible and sustainable, friendly to yourself and to the planet.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
up close shoe photo for 8000kicks review

8000Kicks Review: Eco-Friendly Shoes Made with Hemp Canvas

October 21, 2023November 23, 2022 by Christina De La Rocha

These waterproof hemp shoes look nice, are well made out of durable, reasonably sustainable materials, and they’re comfortable.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Solving the E-waste Problem: a pc being disassembled at an e-waste recycling centre

Solving the E-waste Problem: Are We Doing Enough

October 21, 2023November 22, 2022 by Chris Cantrell

The more people get involved in environmentally friendly practices, the easier it will be to solve the e-waste problem and other issues we face today.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Business, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Recycling, Renewables, Waste
Effects of Wildfires: White vehicle near tall tree at cloudy sky during daytime

Ways to Mitigate the Effects of Wildfires on Air Quality

October 21, 2023November 19, 2022 by Jane Marsh

They may be unavoidable, but what can we do to mitigate the environmental and health effects of wildfires?

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Air quality, Climate, Crises, Environment, Pollution
The city of Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, where COP27 is being held.

What To Expect From The World Climate Summit COP27?

October 21, 2023November 18, 2022 by Melanie Manard

We look at the focus of this year’s climate summit, COP27: Adaptation projects for emerging countries, sustainable transport solutions, and methane emissions.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Crises, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
Sustainable Living Ideas: Bins saying Refuse and Recycle

Sustainable Living Ideas: The Complete List for 2023

October 21, 2023November 17, 2022 by Andi Croft

By implementing sustainable living ideas like reusing, recycling, buying local, and reducing waste, you’ll be able to lead a greener life in 2023 and beyond.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
Minimalism and Sustainability: View of the ocean from a rocky coastline

Minimalism and Sustainability: Their Many Shared Benefits

October 21, 2023November 16, 2022 by Cora Gold

Minimalism and sustainability are two concepts that have been around for a long time. Now, they seem to be coming together as a trend out of necessity.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Laundry 2

The Sustainable Laundry: How to Make Your Routine More Green

October 3, 2026November 15, 2022 by Lilly Miller

Developing a thoughtfully sustainable laundry routine is a great first step toward living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
An Interactive Online Test: Recycling and Waste Management: Man working on computer

An Interactive Online Test: Recycling and Waste Management

October 21, 2023November 13, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

SOUR, an ethical design studio, just launched a new interactive online test tool on behavior around individual and corporate waste patterns and management.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Architecture, Design, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Waste
Food Waste for Food Waste? UK Environmental Protests are Writing Their own Irony

UK Environmental Protests, Food Waste, and Irony

October 3, 2026November 12, 2022 by Mia Autumn Roe

Food Waste for Food Waste? UK Environmental Protests are Writing Their own Irony

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Waste
VIVAIA shoes posing on stone steps

VIVAIA Shoes Review: Stepping into Conscious Comfort

October 3, 2026November 9, 2022 by Christie Johnson

VIVAIA shoes are on a mission to inspire positive change in the sartorial world; creating sustainable, eco-friendly and responsible footwear.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Christie Johnson, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Waste
The Real Fear of Flying: Train vs Plane Emissions & Cost

The Real Fear of Flying: Train vs Plane Emissions & Cost

October 21, 2023November 5, 2022 by Jane Cahane

Considering the ethical comparison of train vs plane, and other types of travel, Jane Cahane reviews the pros and cons of alternatives to cheap flights.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Europe, Lifestyle, Pollution, Travel, Waste
Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World: Woman planting seedlings in a row of plants under a blue sky

Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World

February 17, 2024November 4, 2022 by Ana Yong

We Discuss the Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture in Countries Around the World, including Statistics, History, Definitions, and the Future.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Ana Yong, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture
How the Energy Industry Can Invest in Green Initiatives: The World Inside, Singapore, with a huge indoor garden and walkways

How the Energy Industry Can Invest in Green Initiatives

December 11, 2025October 26, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

We examine how the energy industry is learning to embrace sustainability, by mindfully managing profits and investing in green initiatives.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Business, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Waste
Jooble stencilled on brick wall

How Jooble, in Kyiv, is Helping to Support People in Need

October 21, 2023October 23, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Jooble is providing professional and educational opportunities. During the scariest moment in Ukrainian modern history, the company is helping its employees.

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Environment, Ethics, Europe, Lifestyle, Politics
An In-Depth Look At Greenwashing: A typical tourist destination among green, rolling hills.

An In-Depth Look At Greenwashing… And Its Consequences

October 3, 2026October 22, 2022 by Marina Vassilopoulos

We look at Greenwashing. As global warming continues amidst an energy crisis, the terminology has never been more important to understand – and avoid. 

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
Microalgae Biomass as a Renewable Resource: Algae at the coast

Microalgae Biomass as a Renewable Resource

October 21, 2023October 21, 2022 by Jane Marsh

With microalgae as a prospective game-changer in biomass, it could lead to the circular economy we need to obtain carbon neutrality.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Waste
Sustainable Plumbing: faucet dripping

Sustainable Plumbing: Strategies to Reduce Home Water Waste

September 19, 2025October 20, 2022 by Lilly Miller

There are several changes you can make at home in order to reduce your impact on the environment. Here are some simple sustainable plumbing ideas.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
How to Shift to a Minimalist Mindset: Ferns and a flower up close

How to Shift to a Minimalist Mindset: 5 Simple Steps

October 21, 2023October 15, 2022 by Cora Gold

A minimalist mindset values time and love over money and material goods, seeking to declutter your home and mind to satisfy your needs more economically.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
coffee beans at a roastery, 5 Trusted Certifications to Shop Ethically and Sustainably

5 Trusted Certifications to Shop Ethically and Sustainably

October 21, 2023October 13, 2022 by Melanie Manard

In this article, we study the most reputable certifications for sustainable and ethical shopping and help you navigate through them.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
The USA as seen from Orbit: How Do Americans Really Feel About Climate Change?

How Do Americans Really Feel About Climate Change?

October 21, 2023October 6, 2022 by Luke Babich

While science delivered warnings on the dangers of climate change, Americans have had differing opinions on how big of a threat it poses. That tide is changing.

Categories Climate Tags America, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics
Rainwater Irrigation System: water sprinkling onto green foliage

A Rainwater Irrigation System for Your Eco-Friendly Garden

October 3, 2026September 26, 2022 by Lena Milton

The Power of Natural Irrigation: We explore 4 methods to use rainwater irrigation to help create a Water-Conscious Garden in these times of unpredictability.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle
Does Monitoring Your Carbon Footprint Help Fight Climate Change? Black footprints in the snow

Monitoring Your Carbon Footprint – Help Fight Climate Change

October 21, 2023September 23, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

The battle against climate change starts in your home, where doing a carbon footprint audit will point you toward your most wasteful activities and products.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Climate Change, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
Sustainable Decor: A small white house in autumn

6 Sustainable Decor Tips for Your New Home

October 3, 2026September 21, 2022 by Andi Croft

Sustainable decor will be a breeze with these simple tips. With some quick and easy adjustments, your home can look good and feel good in more ways than one.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
How to Be a Minimalist At Home: plant, lamp, and clock

How to Be a Minimalist At Home: Declutter & Form Habits

October 21, 2023September 20, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Minimalism settles your time and energy on the things you genuinely value. Here are a few tips on being a minimalist at home for an eco-friendly decor style.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Waste
Can the Shipping Industry Achieve Carbon Zero? A large freight vessel out at sea at dawn

Can the Shipping Industry Achieve Carbon Zero?

October 21, 2023September 18, 2022 by Jane Marsh

The shipping industry contributes to global warming and climate change. Here’s a look at if it could achieve net-zero emissions in the next couple of decades.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Carbon, Environment, Ethics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Jackson Flooding: team of volunteers by water delivery truck

Jackson Flooding: Water and the Grave Global Climate Crisis

June 20, 2026September 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Water infrastructure has buckled under the pressure of recent heavy rainfalls, leaving around 150,000 residents without clean drinking water.

Categories Climate Tags America, Climate, Crises, Environment, Ethics
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