This artist turns paper waste into decorative vases
London-based designer Jacqueline de la Fuente is committed to turning trash into treasure. She’s the artist behind...
DIVAK sunglasses protect your eyes and the planet
DIVAK is one company that believes that protecting your eyes can also mean protecting the planet. With new-to-the-market,...
15 ways to celebrate Earth Day 2020 at home
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. While every day is the perfect day to honor Mother Earth,...
Bushwick bartender makes gorgeous necklaces from NYC's trash
When she's not slinging brews behind a Bushwick bar, designer Lorelei Christensen is scouring some of New York...
Biodegradable coffee pods are now available for composting
In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 95 million cups of coffee are consumed daily, with more than one-third...
Ireland plans to ban single-use plastics
In a move that has environmentalists cheering, Ireland recently overhauled its waste sector by announcing a ban...
Recycling Identifying Device takes the guesswork out of figuring out what's recyclable
The ability to recycle materials has been around for generations, and as an increasing number of residential and...
Here's how you can recycle and upcycle your yogurt containers
We all want to do the right thing when it comes to recycling. After all, it makes us feel good to know we’re...
The Akshar Foundation is creating sustainable schools to teach children important life skills
Based in Assam, India, the Akshar Foundation is on a mission to create a new type of sustainable school with its...
Demand for sand: the largest mining industry no one talks about
The world’s largest and perhaps most destructive mining industry is rarely discussed. Approximately 85 percent...
Green batteries? Renewable energy storage will cost nature
Our quest to save the world by achieving 100 percent renewable energy will unfortunately also be devastating for...
How National Parks benefit the environment
The U.S. has over 400 national parks across the country, which host a combined total to 330 million curious visitors...
New credit card limits spending based on carbon emissions
This Spring, the Swedish financial tech company Doconomy launched the first ever banking service and credit card...
A guide to the different types of plastic
BPA, PET, HDPE. You’re trying to do the right thing by recycling, following health alerts and shopping wisely,...
Cut plastic from your home and inspire your family to live plastic-free
Reducing plastic usage is a challenging task in today’s everything-plastic society. We all understand the importance...
