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...
DoneGood challenges Amazon Prime Days with rival discounts that help the planet
DoneGood, an e-commerce platform, is taking the ‘high road’ by offering exclusively ethical brands, but it...
Adidas continues drive toward sustainable manufacturing with FUTURECRAFT.LOOP performance shoe
It's not everyday a household name brand in the performance footwear industry announces a 100 percent recyclable...
Music festivals and events can set the stage for sustainability
When it comes to entertainment, fans contemplate who they will pay to see in concert, what they will wear to the...
This distillery helps you make delicious, carbon-negative cocktails
Do you ever think about how your happy hour is affecting the environment? Manufacturing alcohol in the United States...
Some of the largest manufacturers are going green with the milkman model
Loop, introduced at the World Economic Forum last week, is attempting to transform how we purchase and use everyday...
From farm to table, sustainability shines at the Belle Mont Farm eco resort
Anyone who has savored the beauty of the Caribbean can attest to its splendor. Not only are there captivating coastlines,...
The best eco-friendly resolutions for 2019
With the new year looming, resolutions are on everybody’s mind. That’s because the new year is all about new...
The Kind Lab creates greener toothpaste that doesn't come in a tube
A tube of toothpaste is not the easiest thing to recycle. But what if you didn’t have to worry about recycling...
Chicago snags green city spotlight for second year running
A new study has revealed Chicago to be the greenest city to work in within the U.S for the second consecutive year....
Singapore, the City in a Garden, sets an example for a green planet
Singapore has transformed itself from a hub of pollution to an environmental dream-city in the past 50 years. From...