As a fast-food restaurant chain that serves salads, Sweetgreen already has a much smaller environmental footprint than most of its burger-focused counterparts. It seems though, that the restaurant is not one to rest on its laurels. In a bid to drive its sustainability efforts … [Read more...] about This is how Sweetgreen plans to cut its CO2 emissions in half by 2027
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The surprising reason you should turn your camera off during Zoom calls
To all of you who have been keeping their cameras off during Zoom calls, well done. You may have simply been trying to hide your face, but what you might not have realized is that you were drastically cutting your carbon footprint. In a new study, researchers analyzed the … [Read more...] about The surprising reason you should turn your camera off during Zoom calls
This app tracks the carbon footprint of your purchases in real time
We all strive to live more sustainable lives, but tracking where you can make the most impactful changes isn’t always easy. Fortunately, a new app is here to manage your personal carbon footprint in real-time. The app, called Joro, starts off with baseline questions about … [Read more...] about This app tracks the carbon footprint of your purchases in real time
Find out how your burrito impacts the planet with new tool from Chipotle
In October, we wrote a story about soup and sandwich chain Panera Bread introducing a new label to their menus to show which food items have a low carbon footprint. The idea is that the label can help guide customers towards more eco-friendly diet choices. In similar news from … [Read more...] about Find out how your burrito impacts the planet with new tool from Chipotle
Want to reduce your carbon footprint? This app makes it easy for you
Transportation is responsible for nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. This means that if you want to reduce your individual carbon footprint, the way you travel might be one of the best places to start. A new app called Aerial tries to help you offset those emissions … [Read more...] about Want to reduce your carbon footprint? This app makes it easy for you