51 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Energy prices are increasing & so is the environmental impact The average energy prices in the US have increased by over 12% in the last year, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). As energy costs continue to rise, making your home more energy efficient is becoming increasingly important, but …
Read MoreAlternatives to SHEIN: 15 Sustainable Brands You’ll Love
Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard of Shein So.. you may have heard. Shein owned by the Zoetop Business Co. has risen in popularity among Gen Z and Millennials. The fast fashion retailer is known for extremely cheap clothing and jumping on fashion trends at alarmingly fast rates. “Shein hauls” have …
Read MoreWhat is “Microplastic Pollution” & What Can You Do About It?
In previous blogs we’ve told you about how plastic pollution negatively impacts the environment, but what is microplastic pollution and what is it doing to the earth? What is Microplastic Pollution? They are not a new type of plastic, but small fragments of plastics of any type. It can take thousands of years …
Read MoreWaste Colonialism: Where in the World Does My Trash Go?
For the gross amount of trash first world countries produce, landfills in their home countries are few and far between. Instead of dealing with the repercussions of huge amounts of waste, countries like the USA, Germany, and other affluent nations have discovered a way out. Bustling up cargo containers and shipping them off to sea, …
Read MoreSuper-Leverage Points Could Help with Decarbonization
What are super-leverage points and how can they help save the future of our planet? Super-leverage points are interventions that create large impacts in one sector but also speed up progress in other areas of the economy (read more here). In terms of sustainability, these super-leverage points are where we can make huge change across …
Read MoreSolving Climate Crisis Induced Food Insecurity
Seawater inundation is having a global effect on agriculture due to rising sea levels, monster storms, and flooding. This has caused many acres of farmland worldwide to become almost useless since the saltwater infiltrates the soil, making it almost impossible for plants to absorb the water and grow. However, there may be a solution on …
Read MoreEarth Win: Hole in the Ozone Layer to Close by 2066
In a great start to 2023, a United Nations report projects the hole in our ozone layer to close by 2066. Thanks to a global agreement to limit use of ozone depleting substances, 35 years later we are seeing noticeable and healing changes. Nasa Ozone Watch The UN report is conducted every four years and …
Read MoreIs Living Sustainably Actually More Expensive?
Throughout my journey towards sustainability, I have heard dozens of excuses from others about why they couldn’t possibly live a more sustainable life. The most common was: “It’s too expensive”. And don’t get me wrong, I completely understand why, at first glance, it can seem that way, but today we’re going to be busting that …
Read More10 Must-Watch Documentaries on Sustainability
When I want to do a deep-dive into something new, I often look towards documentaries for digestible, preliminary information. With everyone (supposed to be) staying in right now, I thought it would be a great time to give you my top 10 sustainability documentary recommendations! I have included the trailers so you can get a …
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