Sandra Cisneros, one of America’s greatest writers, says that up until a few years ago, she was over speaking about her 1984 novel, “The House on Mango Street.” What started as an autobiographical book that she says she wrote during the “most powerless time” in her life became a work of fiction as Cisneros drew…
Meet Vivian Tai, Director of Innovation at GS1 US, the American division of GS1, a… The post Best of Earth911 Podcast: GS1 US Builds the Circular Economy Using Scannable Codes appeared first on Earth911.
To me, my mom has always been the most beautiful woman in the world. When I was little, I’d rummage through her makeup (and come out clown-faced), waddle around in her high heels, and put on runway shows with my little sister, styled entirely from her closet. I was obsessed with her soft mint silks…
Back in April, entrepreneur Shirley Vernae Williams, 39, went viral on TikTok after revealing that she had spent $10,000 (approx £7,400) on a dating coach to enhance her love life. “The total amount I spent on a dating coach in the end was $12,000 (around £9000). I started with a program called ‘Get Your Guy’,…
Fast fashion summarizes everything wrong with fashion: from GHG emissions to slave labor, overproduction, cultural… The post Guest Idea: How to Build the Sustainable Wardrobe of Your Dreams appeared first on Earth911.
As the world confronts the urgent challenge of removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide… The post Earth911 Podcast: The Carbon Removal XPrize Winners appeared first on Earth911.
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…
Yet another cool-girl fashion collaboration has entered the chat. This time, model Alexa Chung is celebrating her long-standing relationship with Madewell — 15 years after their first collaboration — with a vintage-inspired holiday collection that pays homage to the East Village and East London. “We’ve been on a journey together, me and Madewell,” Chung tells…
When your phone screen cracks or your laptop battery dies, what do you do? For years, most people just bought a new one. Companies made products hard to open, limited spare parts, and canceled warranties if you tried to fix things yourself. Now, thanks to consumer advocates, new laws, and changing business strategies, that’s starting…
There is nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato. They’re juicy, yet have a… The post How To Grow Bountiful Tomatoes appeared first on Earth911.