Some students training for work in the food industry want to focus exclusively on the awesome potential of plants. They’re pursuing succulent sandwiches, elegant pasta dishes, and decadent desserts. Often without butter. Or eggs. And definitely no fish. Or meat. A public technical school in South Florida is accommodating that…
It’s sustainable living time, again! Join the Earth911 team and host Evelyn Lopez for Sustainability in Your Ear. We’ll cover the best solar ovens for cooking at home and in nature, planet-friendlier fashion, the growing zero-waste grocery movement, and the hidden costs of wildlife-sourced souvenirs — you could go to…
It’s 8 p.m. and your stomach is rumbling. But the contents of the refrigerator aren’t promising, the weather outside is no match for that flimsy $10 umbrella, and there’s no way you’re changing out of those sweatpants. On this night, fast and cheap delivery is your only option. Unfortunately, that…
As a mother of two, I know first hand that finger painting can be both a ridiculously messy and a super fun activity for toddlers and babies as young as six months old. Painting helps develop healthy sensory skills by giving young children a tactile experience. Unfortunately, many children will…
Many people assume that they can recycle pizza boxes. In fact, most pizza boxes have recycling symbols on them and are traditionally made from corrugated cardboard. They are, in and of themselves, recyclable before they are used. However, what makes parts of them non-recyclable is the hot, tasty treat that comes…
You’ve likely rented apartments, movies on Netflix, moving trucks, and even vehicles on vacay, but clothing? Tailored tuxedos aside, chances are you didn’t even know renting designer clothes was an option, an eco-friendly one at that. Studies reveal that 63 percent of consumers worldwide consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions….
Mystery lovers were thrilled by a recent real-life whodunnit in which citizen scientists tracked down criminals responsible for manufacturing banned chemicals. Citizen scientists rarely catch criminals, but they often make meaningful contributions to professional scientific research. And anyone can become a citizen scientist. A CFC Mystery One of the biggest…
You’re probably sporting a few of them right now in your wallet. Or they’re stacked inside a random kitchen drawer. Flat and featherweight, these plastic rectangles pile up. You use them for shopping. For banking. Gifts. Earning rewards points. You may even receive blank versions in your junk mail. When…
If you’re planning a move soon, your mind is likely a whirlwind of checklists, dates, and deadlines. Factor in the impact your impending move may have on the planet and things get even more stressful (think: the horror of lugging 10 trash bags to the curb on move-out day). Earth911…
The couple carrying 16 pounds of ivory confiscated at SeaTac Airport was probably breaking the law intentionally. Most people know not to buy ivory or tiger parts. But sometimes people buy souvenirs without realizing that they are banned or harmful. Could your souvenirs be part of the problem? Common Mistakes Ironically,…
