Why you should turn your kitchen into a place for ‘closed-loop cooking’
It's easy to toss plastic wrap, wilted greens, or a mushy apple in the trash without considering the resources that were required to get them to you or what happens to them after they leave your home. A typical trip to the grocery store is so far removed from the land, water, and energy that Read More...
Tips and tricks to make your spring cleaning routine more eco-friendly
When the spring cleaning season comes around, many homeowners turn to their favorite cleaning products to tidy up. Unfortunately, most of these products contain harmful chemicals that get washed down the drain and into the sewage. The majority of these chemicals are filtered out in sewage plants Read More...
Cow milk sales down more than $1 billion because of plant-based alternatives
As environmental concerns grow around the world, so does the trend of dairy alternatives, leading to a significant decrease in the sales of traditional cow milk. In 2018, the sales of dairy milk dropped about $1.1 billion, closing with net sales totaling $13.6 billion, compared to 2017’s $14.7 Read More...
New York to introduce second statewide ban on bags, after California
State action on plastic bags is picking up pace in the US. After California gave plastic bags the boot, New York is set to impose the second statewide ban on most types of single-use plastic bags from retail sales, changing a way of life for millions of New Yorkers as lawmakers seek to curb Read More...
Texas-based startup embarks on a mission to decarbonize the chemical industry
Chemical manufacturing is responsible for 10% of global energy consumption and 30% of industrial energy demand. This results in 20% of all industrial greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the world’s most polluting economic sectors.To counter that, a Texas-based Startup called Solugen Read More...
The largest seaplane airline is converting all its planes to electric
After all the negative news surrounding the airline industry lately, here’s some positive news: Harbour Airlines, the largest seaplane airline in North America, has announced that it will convert all of its seaplanes into electric aircraft. The airline will start by electrifying six passenger Read More...
Scientists are honing in on a safer, natural alternative to pesticides
Pesticide-free farming would do wonders for the world's declining insect populations, but not all farmers are willing to take the risk of switching to more sustainable farming techniques. In an attempt to create a safer strain of pesticides that will do less harm to the planet, researchers at the Read More...
A Dutch company is dyeing textiles without water or chemicals
When it comes to fashion water is no drop in the bucket. Conventional textile dyeing uses anywhere from 25 to 40 gallons for every two pounds of fabric. Globally, the water used in textile production adds up to about 24.56 trillion gallons each year, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read More...
Why badgers and otters are staging a comeback in Britain
When policymakers come together and create conservation laws that are well-thought-out, it’s amazing what it can do in the real world. Just take a look at Britain where badgers, otters, and other furry carnivores are staging a spectacular comeback after the government clamped down on hunting and Read More...
Norway to pay Indonesia for cutting emissions and reducing deforestation
In 2010 Norway signed a $1 billion deal with Indonesia which aimed to reward the developing country for efforts that reduce deforestation, improve forest preservation, and cut carbon emissions. Home to the world’s third largest tropical forest, Indonesia is also the biggest producer of palm oil, Read More...