Why You Should Consider Buying the “Ugly” Vegetables
Some shoppers get excited about a stroll through the produce section at the supermarket — an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables are eye-catching in their bold, beautiful colors. Most people are conditioned at a young age to select the most perfect piece of fruit, sifting through cartons for unblemished options. However, there’s nothing wrong […]
10 Biofriendly Resolutions You’ll Want (and Be Able) to Keep
While people typically make (and let’s be honest, break) resolutions around this time of year, we have some biofriendly resolutions you’ll want to make and keep this New Year. These aren’t tasks you’ll find difficult to complete, nor are they goals too lofty to accomplish. In fact, I think you’ll be able to easily incorporate […]
5 Simple Ways to Minimize Food Waste During the Holidays
The holidays are the perfect time of year to gather with family and friends, have fun, reminisce, make new memories and, of course, enjoy some tasty food. Unfortunately, food waste has become a significant issue during the holidays. Lucky for you, and the environment, we have 5 simple ways you can minimize food waste during […]
5 Ways Governments and Businesses Can Work Together in Creating a More Sustainable Future
Individual eco-awareness is growing: reusing, thrifting, going zero-waste…but how can “the big players” contribute to sustainability trends? Here are five actionable strategies governments and businesses can implement to increase their environmental efficiency. Combined Public-Private Efforts Collaboration between the public and private sectors can directly lead to greater sustainability. Government agencies can incentivize private businesses and […]
Why Shopping Small Is Still Such a Sustainable Solution
As the effects of climate change continue, there are simple ways you can help. Rethinking your shopping habits is one way. Consider shopping small as a more sustainable solution. When you shop small, it means you are shopping locally so as to support your friends, your neighbors and your community. You are giving back while, […]
Grocery Stores Have Room To Grow In The Effort To Being Sustainable
With the tangible effects of global warming, consumers are more concerned with sustainability than ever before. While businesses like grocery stores, with the 2030 Paris Agreement deadline looming over their heads, should be making greater strides toward net-zero emissions. Yet a recent study found while customers were willing to spend more for eco-friendly products and […]
How to Plan Short-term and Long-term Sustainability Goals
Adopting sustainable practices is clearly a responsibility for everyone. We all interact with the environment and, as such, we need to protect it. This is something we’ve known for a long time and yet the fact remains we’re teetering on the precipice edge of a climate emergency. One thing we need to accept is we […]
What Impact Could California’s New Composting Policy Have on Waste Reduction?
Developed countries, like the U.S., are establishing national sustainability regulations. Waste reduction measures can minimize surface-level and atmospheric pollution and improve the planet’s health. A significant quantity of pollution comes from food waste. The agricultural industry uses large amounts of resources and energy to produce food, and when it expires, all those efforts are wasted. […]
Aim for smaller portions | Tuesday Tip
We often forget that we are part of a much larger ecosystem and that our poor health so often results in a poor environment as well.
Which Countries Generate the Most Waste and What You Can Do
Municipal solid waste (MSW) production is a global ecological challenge. This year, many countries established sustainability regulations to decrease adverse climate change effects. A significant concern about global waste production is the related greenhouse gas emissions. Nations can shrink their carbon footprints by decreasing MSW. Three countries are generating the most pollution, which limits conservation […]