Bacardi announces new biodegradable bottles
Bacardi is bringing some good cheer to this rough year. The world’s largest family-owned spirits company is introducing...
McDonald's introduces McPlant, its first plant-based burger
Now that every major fast food chain on the planet seems to have introduced a vegan option, McDonald’s is finally...
Chipotle reveals your Real Foodprint
For anyone who’s ever put a muffin back after seeing a posted calorie count in a restaurant, Chipotle’s new...
Amazon's new eco-friendly shopping platform
During the pandemic, it seems like Amazon has come to dominate our world, especially during lockdowns when few...
Burger King announces reusable container pilot program
If the ghosts of fast food containers past are haunting your conscience, Burger King has the solution. The fast...
Exxon's leaked documents reveal devastating pollution plan
In 2018, when ExxonMobil announced its intention to reduce its methane emissions and gas-burning, many...
New Swedish grocery to price goods based on carbon footprint
Felix, a Swedish food brand, has opened a climate-conscious store that will guide buyers to make informed decisions...
Nordstrom to end the sale of fur and animal skins
One of America's leading fashion retailers, Nordstrom, has announced that it will be ending the sale of fur and...
Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling
A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil...
Google becomes retroactively carbon-neutral
Google announced that it has now invested in enough high-quality carbon offsets to essentially erase its carbon...
BP to reduce oil, gas production by 40% to focus on clean energy
London-based energy company BP has announced plans to reduce its oil and gas production by 40% and invest $5 billion...
KFC confirms suppliers' chickens suffer from footpad dermatitis
A recent report released by fast-food giant KFC shows that three out of 10 chickens sold by the restaurant suffer...
Discarded face masks now threatening wildlife habitats
The worldwide outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prompted many to purchase face masks for protection. Unfortunately,...
Taylor Guitars and the sustainable approach to instrument-making
Since 1974, Taylor Guitars has been a champion guitar brand, renowned for its signature sound and instrument-manufacturing innovations....
Adventurous, sustainable cricket-based snacks
For Westerners, snacking on insects isn’t mainstream. But that may change, thanks to the rising trend of edible...
Climate Neutral Certification labels products with minimized carbon footprints
The idea of the Climate Neutral Certification is a simple one — give businesses the opportunity to identify their...
A tour of Seattle Chocolate elicits a deep appreciation for cacao
In 1900 BCE, Mesoamericans used cacao beans to make a bitter, fermented drink. By 1400, Aztecs traded cacao as...
Global renewable energy is projected to rise by 50% in the next 5 years, IEA finds
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its Renewables 2019 market forecast, detailing analysis...
Unilever ambitiously pledges to cut use of new plastics in half by 2025
To better align with green initiatives worldwide, the British-Dutch conglomerate Unilever recently pledged to invest...
Scandinavian company Tikkurila debuts new paint collection to protect endangered species
Headquartered in the Finnish city of Vantaa, Tikkurila has been producing paints since 1862 but its latest paint...
New Animal Endangerment Map shows global distribution of threatened animal species
Today’s wildlife are in peril, facing a variety of threats that test their survivability. To illustrate the...
One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup
The next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer...
Repurposed coffee grounds provide sustainable clothing pigment alternative
Scientists from Iowa State University (ISU) recently unveiled a natural alternative to synthetic clothing pigment....
Disney’s American parks will now offer hundreds of vegan menu items
The “Happiest Place” on Earth will begin adding hundreds of plant-based dishes. The rollout will begin this...
Honda makes largest renewable energy purchase of any automaker
Multinational auto manufacturer Honda Motor Company, headquartered in Tokyo, recently made the largest renewable...
Climate change is a public health issue amounting to billions in medical costs
The environment shapes our society. Hence, as climate change worsens, so do healthcare costs. Both the Natural...
Will iconic red beer pong cups be replaced by aluminum?
Used for decades at family picnics, beach parties and beer pong games, the familiar red plastic SOLO cup might...
Find vegan restaurants using Yelp's updated, personalized app
Feel like feasting on a batch of sweet potato fries and a thick soy milkshake? Maybe a tempeh sandwich from the...
McDonald's new paper straws: thick, soggy, hard to recycle
Looks like the shakes at some McDonald’s restaurants aren’t the only things that are thick. Word is the fast...
Holiday Inn hotels will phase out mini shampoo bottles
The owner of Holiday Inn, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has pledged to do away with the convenient but wasteful...