Celebrate the Arrival of Spring With These 4 Sustainable Products
The cold winter is finally over. Say hello to spring! Get ready to enjoy the warm weather with these four products that are sustainable.
Everlane Has Pledged to Only Use Certified Organic Cotton by 2023
Unfortunately, the cotton used by Everlane over the last decade has not been organic. Seeking to amend its mistake and create a more eco-friendly future, the clothing company has announced the pledge of transitioning all its cotton to certified organic by the year 2023.
Plastic Bag Ban in New York State Is Now in Effect
As part of new legislation signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York state in the United States has now banned plastic bags from grocery stores, bodegas and retail establishments.
Anya Hindmarch’s London Stores Filled With Plastic Bottles to Raise Awareness
Rather than hosting an event during London Fashion Week for the launch of the I Am A Plastic Bag collection, Anya Hindmarch has filled her stores in London with a total of roughly 90,000 plastic bottles instead.
4 New Year’s Resolutions for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Here is a list of four New Year's resolutions that you can also make for a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Mother Nature will thank you.
Blue Bottle Coffee has Discontinued Single-Use Cups in San Francisco
As part of the commitment to achieve zero waste for all US cafes by the end of 2020, Blue Bottle Coffe has begun testing for its zero-single-use-cup program in the San Francisco Bay Area.
5 Stocking Stuffers That Are Eco-Friendly
Forgot to buy stocking stuffers? Fear not, here is a curated list of five eco-friendly products that your loved ones will surely cherish.
#TeamTrees Has Successfully Raised $20 Million in Donations
MrBeast and Mark Rober's #TeamTrees campaign has raised its donation goal of $20 million.
Artificial or Real Christmas Tree: Which is More Sustainable?
For those who celebrate Christmas, a festive tree is mandatory for the holiday. However, the question of whether to buy a real or artificial Christmas tree arises. What are the pros and cons of each option? Which is the more sustainable choice?
Amazon Announces The Climate Pledge to Meet the Paris Agreement 10 Years Early
At the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has announced The Climate Pledge with a commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero carbon by 2040.
Millions are Taking Part in the Global Climate Strike
Described as being historic, climate strikes are currently being held throughout the globe with millions in roughly 150 countries taking to the streets. The protests call for an "end to the age of fossil fuels" and for a world with "climate equity and justice".
Nepal Set to Ban Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region
As a means of reducing the amount of waste generated by would-be Everest summiters, Nepalese authorities have announced a ban on plastic bottles and single-use plastics under 30 microns (0.03 millimetres, or 0.0012 inches) thick in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality.
Living Seawall Created to Improve Marine Biodiversity and Water Quality
As part of an ocean conservation project, Volvo has created the Living Seawall in collaboration with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Reef Design Lab.
The Allen Coral Atlas Project Is Planning to Map out the Entire Globe’s Coral Reefs
Using high-resolution satellite imagery and advanced analytics, the Allen Coral Atlas project made up of several organizations has set out to map out the entire globe’s coral reefs by 2020.
Wall Structure of House 3D Printed with Raw Soil and Local Natural Materials
Italian 3D-printing company WASP has 3D-printed a cheap and environmentally sustainable house called Gaia.
Popsicles Made from Taiwan’s Polluted Water
As delicious they may look, it's definitely not edible.
A Biodegradable Construction Material Has Been Made from Desert Sand
It has the same compression strength as residential concrete.
There Is a Global Seed Bank in an Arctic Vault
Wanting to preserve and ensure that seeds will continue to flourish and play an integral role in the future, an organization called Crop Trust has established a seed vault to serve as a backup storage facility for the world’s unique crop genetic material.