Sustainability is a series of experiments. No one is perfect and too many people don’t try to help the Earth because they think they won’t make a difference. Author Alice Waters reminds us that every tree is beautiful and we can be, too, if we forget perfection and focus on living well: “In nature, nothing…
Eating for the planet doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction, and it can make a huge difference in our individual impact and in what farmers invest in growing. Our World in Data explains that producing a kilogram of beef emits 60 kilograms of greenhouse gases, while producing a kilogram of peas emits just 1 kilogram….
Getting ready for a new baby can feel overwhelming. Excitement and worry often go hand… The post Protecting Baby From Toxic Chemicals: Tips for a Toxin-Free First Year appeared first on Earth911.
As much plastic as three sugar cubes. That’s all it takes to kill an Atlantic… The post How Much Microplastic Can Kill Ocean Life? appeared first on Earth911.
Tossing a single gift card in the trash may not seem like a big deal, but these small bits of polyvinyl chloride can really add up. But can they be recycled? The post Recycling Mystery: Gift Cards appeared first on Earth911.
Every year, Americans discard hundreds of millions of plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles. While many… The post Rinse Away Waste With DIY Hair Care Recipes appeared first on Earth911.
Makeup is making the planet ugly. The beauty industry generates approximately 120 billion packaging items… The post How to Recycle Makeup appeared first on Earth911.
Feeling overwhelmed at home? You’re not alone. Evenings often feel noisy, cluttered, and rushed—exactly when… The post Guest Idea: Low-Waste Family Routines That Support Calmer Homes and Healthier Teen Well-Being appeared first on Earth911.
This holiday season, we can set a sustainable example for the little ones in our… The post Sustainable Holidays: Gifts for the Kids appeared first on Earth911.
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and an opportunity to make choices… The post Sustainable Holidays: Gifts for the Women in Your Life appeared first on Earth911.