Rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are used in cordless phones, power tools, electric toothbrushes, cordless vacuums, and many other household devices. Unlike single-use alkaline batteries, these rechargeable types have valuable materials inside. NiCd batteries also contain hazardous substances, so recycling them is not only smart but also required by law in many…
On September 29, 2025, 49-year-old Arturo Ruvalcaba, who is deaf, was waiting at a bus stop near Salt Lake City to head back home from work. As Ruvalcaba, who is originally from Mexico, waited, three SUVs arrived at the stop and two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents approached him. They were wearing green uniforms,…
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week: a senior director working for a non-profit who makes $170,000 per year and who spends some of it on…
Smart lighting is a type of intelligent lighting system that uses sensors, automation, and connected LED technologies to reduce energy waste in commercial buildings. Lighting typically accounts for 15–20% of a commercial building’s electricity use, making it one of the most significant areas where organizations can lower consumption without sacrificing visibility or comfort. Every building…
Time stands still for no one, or so the planet Saturn teaches us. Saturn is leading us into Aries on February 13th. As we move onward in life, the austere and reverent cosmic force urges us to be responsible and ambitious as we grow. Along the way, Saturn will present obstacles and it’s up to…
Revisit an important conversation about understanding the source of your food. Consumers and grocers who want to verify the quality of the beef they sell are asking for increased supply chain transparency. Vivian Tai, Director of Innovation at GS1 US visited with Earth911 in February 2024 to introduce GS1’s Digital Link advanced universal product code and…
Black women have been behind some of the most iconic beauty and fashion trends throughout history, so when Black entrepreneurs are designing and creating the pieces and products, you know they’re going to hit. This Black History Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Black Latina-owned businesses. From vibrant headscarves and gorgeous jewelry to…
I can pinpoint the exact moment I knew I had to do something about my jaw pain. It was my birthday, and a friend cracked a joke so good that half the drinks on the table toppled as everyone doubled over laughing. I, meanwhile, could barely move my mouth; smiling, talking, even laughing felt like lifting…
I don’t know about you, but I went a little off-piste with my New Year’s resolutions. While I usually aim to drink more water, exercise regularly, and make time for my friends, this year I wanted something far lower pressure — and far removed from self-improvement. That’s why I made it my mission to find a brand new signature scent: something I love so much, I’ll wear it all year round. Happily,…
When Bad Bunny leaped off the Levi’s Stadium field in Santa Clara, California, ending his 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show chanting the lyrics of “DtMF,” the stadium erupted in fireworks. More than 2,800 miles away in Orlando, Florida, I saw the sky outside my window light up, too, flashing in brief bursts of color. In…