Why Carbon-Negative Diamonds Are the Planet’s Best Friend
Diamonds are supposedly a girl’s best friend, but they definitely aren’t the planet’s. From funding bloody wars to poor working conditions to the environmental impact
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Have you ever wondered how clean your shave is? Like yes in that way, but also, how eco-friendly is it? Do you know anything about
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How Your Excitement About Tiger King Can Save Wildlife
Reports suggest there are twice as many tigers being held in captivity in the United States as there are remaining in the wild. Tiger King,
5 Simple Things I Do Every Day to Live Sustainably
Caffeinate Responsibly My day never officially starts until I’ve had my first cup of tea, but throw-away bags and disposable cups can make the impact
Quarantine Conscious Eating: Our Top Tips
Staying smart and flexible during uncertain times is important, especially when it comes to feeding your family. We share actionable tips on quarantine-ready eating like how to smartly use your fridge and freezer, what “sell by dates” mean, and more.
How to Buy Nothing For a Year
There are lots of challenges popping up on social media, particularly as we enter a new decade and sustainability becomes a major cultural focus. We’ve
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What Does It Mean For A Product To Be FSC-certified?
Sometimes it’s hard to be a green shopper. This is especially true when it comes to the alphabet soup of environmental certifications that you see
How to Use Social Media to Advocate for the Environment
Social media is rapidly transforming the world as we know it. As of 2019, there are 3.5 billion social media users worldwide — and growing!
Why Is the World on Fire?
Nearly 5 million acres in Washington, Oregon, and California are burning this week. Portland’s air quality is the worst globally right now, at 492 on
How Environmental Justice and Intersectional Environmentalism Are Changing the World
As an environmentalist, it is impossible to ignore the importance of addressing intersectional environmentalism. The fact that you’re reading this article right now shows that
What You Need to Know About Carbon Emissions
Everyone knows that carbon emissions play a massive role in climate change, but understanding exactly how they impact the world is a different story. Laura
What Keeps Me Motivated To Live a Sustainable Lifestyle
With all of the negative headlines and stories on the news, it is important to reflect and look within ourselves to understand why we try
Why Intersectional Environmentalism Matters To All
We can’t talk about eco-friendly and sustainable living without understanding how environmentalism as we know it has not been accessible to all in the past,
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What Does It Mean For A Product To Be FSC-certified?
Sometimes it’s hard to be a green shopper. This is especially true when it comes to the alphabet soup of environmental certifications that you see
Are Our Beloved Bananas Really on the Brink of Extinction?
Bananas are the world’s most popular fruit, but the banana industry is currently dominated by one type of banana: the Cavendish (or supermarket banana) that
Simple Eco-Friendly Practices and How to Make the Most of Them
Let’s face it: the world of eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle tips can be a little overwhelming. If you’re like me, you’re probably eager to make
Digesting the Impact of Eggs & Dairy Items on the Environment
What Exactly is Dairy? Dairy is defined as “food produced from the milk of mammals,” so eggs are technically not part of the club. Oddly
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