Let’s Go Ride A Bike | Tuesday Tip
As you already know, we are big fans of the benefits of riding a bike at Biofriendly Planet. Walking and biking reduces air pollutants, reduces congestion, and the need for new parking lots and roadways.
Russia and Carbon Offsets
What do you do when you’re the world’s fourth-largest greenhouse gas emitter but you own 20 percent of the global forests? Well, according to Russia, you tell the UN to cut you some slack and lease parts of the forest for carbon offsets. This week, Noel and Jacob talk about what Russia is up to, how carbon offsets work, and is Spaceballs an environmental documentary?
How to Minimize the Impact Environmental Pollution May Be Having on Your Sleep
It may seem strange to say, but did you know environmental pollution might be keeping you up at night? Air, light, and noise pollution may be contributing to the fact 35% of Americans are not getting enough sleep. And that is a problem capable of leading to serious health issues. What is proper sleep? Most […]
Consumers Clogging Canals
Why do we need ships as big as the Empire State Building and why the heck did one get stuck in the Suez Canal? This week Noel and Jacob discuss the pros and cons of buying stuff around the world, why it’s important that we don’t blow up the moon, and the best way to get your spaghetti and meatballs at home!
What’s Up with the Stratosphere?
Whatever happened with the hole in the ozone layer? Could we dim the sun by launching chalk dust into the sky? This week, Noel and Jacob study our stratosphere and discuss some of the ways we protect our planet from UV rays… all with the help of the Cheddar Dynasty.
A Desperate Plea…
I need you to stop what you’re doing right now, and listen, or um…read what I’m about to share with you. Penises are shrinking. Yes, you heard me right — shrinking! Humanity’s twig and berries are withering away like a malnourished banana tree. Our wienerschnitzels are getting smaller and smaller, and we can no longer […]
Eco-Friendly Shipping: What You Need to Know
The push to go green is nothing new, but the movement has gained more traction in recent years, and eco-friendly shipping has now become an essential component for businesses. For a while, companies were able to skate by with performative or minimal green publicly known efforts, but customers expect more these days. The green movement […]
The Top Eco-Friendly Materials to Repave Your Driveway
Driveways are a low-maintenance part of your property, but they need some attention every so often. Repaving touches up cracks and weathering, which makes it an ideal renovation project. It becomes more of a challenge when you want your home to align with your sustainable lifestyle, but not if you learn about the top eco-friendly […]
Electric Vehicles and Their Importance in the 21st Century
It’s fair to say climate change is the defining problem of the 21st century (so far, at least). CO2, while not the most dangerous greenhouse gas, is the one we produce in quantity—and with transportation responsible for 28% of CO2 emissions in the US, it’s also one we can significantly reduce by transitioning to electric […]
Greening Your Road Trip: 5 Tips to Make Road Travel More Sustainable
I love to plan road trips. However, since the birth of my son, who is an asthmatic patient, I have not been on a road trip, mostly because his allergies are at peak in summers. The increasing carbon emissions and various forms of pollution further intensify the issue. I, therefore, decided to take a road […]