A Deep Dive into Storm-Resistant Building Materials For Sustainable Homes
With climate change creating more inclement weather, storm-resistant construction is in high demand to ensure sturdy homes.
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The Business Case for Green Supply Chains
Companies that adopt green supply chain management are discovering unexpected advantages over competitors who view sustainability as merely a cost center.
In Pursuit of Clean Cooking Energy in Malawi
Lack of clean cooking technologies in Malawi, as in much of the rest of the world, is a large problem, resulting in the problematic use of wood or charcoal.
Marcela da Terra: Rescuing Memory and Identity Through Soil
Marcela da Terra is an artist and oceanographer whose artistic name — meaning “from the Earth” — reflects a practice deeply grounded in our soils.
The Collective and Regional Art of Making Earth Pigments
If sustainability is about systems, Marcela da Terra’s answer is grounded: start with the soil beneath your feet.
Bottlenecks in Universal Access to Clean Water in Malawi
In Malawi, a majority of the population don’t have access to piped water. Their only way to access safe drinking water are boreholes. We explore the issues.
How Sustainable Homes Enhance Safety and Well-Being
Sustainable homes do more than help the planet. They also create healthier spaces for residents. Small changes can make a significant impact on well-being and security.
The Power of Handmade: Supporting Artisan Traditions
Buying handmade gives work to families and keeps old skills alive. It connects a person to a place, a culture, and a way of life worth holding onto.
Plant-Based Diets, Food Systems, and a Circular Economy
Plant-based diets offer one of the most effective ways to align your eating habits with circular economy goals. Let’s look at the reasons why.
Eco on the Go: Choosing an Electric Motorbike
If you’re considering switching to an electric motorbike, check out our case below. We’ll cover running costs, commuting, and depreciation.
Are You Sabotaging Your Eco-Friendly Efforts With These Thermostat Errors?
Master your thermostat by avoiding common mistakes and following smart tips to boost energy efficiency, cut bills, and stay comfortable all year long.
How Poor Building Standards Are Wasting Energy and Costing Homeowners
Communities can take action to make their houses more energy efficient while waiting for rules to be updated.
Chocolate, and the Cocoa Industry, in a Warming Climate
Chocolate in a warming climate: How changing average temperatures are impacting the cocoa industry
Plan your Next Family Ski Trip the Eco-Friendly Way
It might seem like a tall order, but with a little planning, it’s entirely possible to have a ski trip that’s both exciting and eco-conscious.
Energy Star Rated Windows – Do They Really Make a Difference?
ENERGY STAR® certified windows are designed to help keep your home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and climate-ready—all year long.
How Climate Change and Infrastructure Issues Are Leading to More Power Outages
Extreme weather and aging power grids make the perfect recipe for widespread blackouts. Resolving it with clean energy isn’t as easy as you think.
Natural vs. Synthetic Materials: Which Are More Sustainable for Building?
When looking at natural versus synthetic, most builders want to know which aligns most with a greener future.
Sustainable Sleep: Where to Find Pajamas Made with Ethical Labor
From organic cotton to fair labor practices, here are some standout brands that make pajamas you’ll feel really good about slipping into.
Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance: The Benefits of Art
How Painting, Drawing, and Sculpting Can Support Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance
Sand as a Finite Resource: The Need to Reduce Consumption
Sand may not come to mind when most people think of the world’s limited resources. As through the hourglass, however, sand may be indeed be running out.
A Minimalist Guide to Health and Beauty: Tips for Reducing Waste
You can take steps to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, from choosing your cosmetics to handling your product empties and unopened packages.
The Role of Unrestricted Funding in Movement Building
Unrestricted funding shifts the emphasis toward people—the organizers, the community members leading change, the staff sustaining energy behind the scenes.
Creating Harmonious Spaces: The Impact of Environmental Neuroscience on Architecture
Builders use architectural psychology to craft intentional spaces. Explore the impact neuroscience, environmental neuroscience on architecture.
Planning A Sustainable Wedding: Is It Possible?
It’s a bigger issue than we realize, so let’s look at some ideas to plan a more sustainable wedding and see if it’s genuinely possible to do.
Why Diversity in the Trades Goes Hand in Hand With Sustainability
Every benefit of DEI is an advantage for sustainability — the opposite is also true. The willingness to tackle both requires transparency and dedication. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated There is still little diversity when observing trades like construction, electrical and plumbing. Women, people of color and other minority demographics remain less represented. This reality … Read more
Teaching your Children To Be More Mindful and Sustainable
It doesn’t matter how old your children are; there are multiple ways you can encourage them to be more mindful of what they do and how they impact the world.
Climate Change and Invasive Species: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity
Climate change and invasive species are interconnected, which may create the most negative consequences for indigenous plants and animals.
Environmental Health and Safety: The Role of Technology
Workplaces are adapting to those evolving influences by merging advanced tech tools with environmental health and safety strategies.
On Thin Ice: An Exhibition of Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
Immersive Exhibition Showcases the Beauty and Fragility of Alaska’s Warming Wilderness ‘On Thin Ice’ explores the impact of climate change on Alaska’s ecosystem On Thin Ice GREENWICH, Conn. — The Bruce Museum transports visitors to the Arctic and confronts the startling impacts of climate change in “On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness,” on view through Oct. … Read more
How to Pick Long-Lasting Materials for Home Renovations: 10 Insights From the Experts
Durability should always be part of the conversation when selecting materials for a sustainable renovation. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated Balancing durability with sustainability is a big challenge in home renovation, especially for eco-conscious homeowners. Many want materials that can withstand daily wear and tear for decades but also care about reducing their impact on … Read more
Áine Kelly-Costello: Story-Teller, Researcher, and Advocate
An interview with Áine Kelly-Costello, an advocate, researcher and story-teller based in Aotearoa New Zealand, who writes on disability, climate and migration.
Smart Landscaping Solutions: Using Technology to Enhance Eco-Friendly Practices
Smart landscaping leverages an array of digital systems and physical nodes to enhance eco-friendly practices during design and planning.
Creating Wildlife Habitats: Landscaping for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Homeowners can transform their properties into sustainable havens by creating wildlife habitats. Small impactful steps can have major impact.
Clean Water Access: Emerging Technologies
Let’s take a closer look at some cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize clean water access for the billions of people in need.
The Ethical Frequent Flyer: Sustainable Travel Policies
Even as an employee and frequent flyer, you can press your organization to recognize how business travel can contribute to global carbon emissions.
Practical Ideas to Enjoy a Zero-Waste Easter
How do you celebrate a zero-waste Easter? Here are some ideas to challenge your consumerist habits while going out shopping for your next Easter egg hunt.