Wishcycling, tossing something that can’t be recycled into the blue bin, is the bane of recycling programs because it can contaminate other materials in the system. Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe talks with Lauren Olson, zero waste manager at compostable tableware maker World Centric in Rohnert Park, California, about building simple habits…
Americans love a deal. There is a proliferation of websites that specialize in coupons of every kind, people camp out all night for big deals, and some sales have even become official holidays. But while we are focused on upfront savings on consumer goods, people in the U.S. are less…
Nearly two-thirds of all Americans take prescription drugs, with the average person takes four prescription drugs. Prescription drug use has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. Unfortunately, some medications do more harm than good while others are unnecessary. Typically, pharmaceuticals treat the symptom rather than the root cause and…
Thinking of the Earth first, with consideration and kindness, is what we need to make positive decisions about our relationship with the world. Author Charlotte Erickson reminds us to “Just try a little tenderness towards this world we’ve been lucky enough to build our homes on. If you take care…
While the world watched a tough, passionate 16-year-old from Sweden take on the very real and pressing issue of climate change, I kept thinking about the impact to companies and their brands. After all, an estimated 7.6 million people across the world participated in climate strikes, and many others supported…
The fall is the best time to prepare gardens and yards for the next summer. A well-kept yard can keep your house cool in the hot months and warm when the rain and snow come. In this Earth911 Quiz, we’ll challenge your knowledge of home energy use and the ways…
For the Thanksgiving edition of our Cooking for Compost series, we called on the award-winning chefs of Candle Cafe and Candle 79 to design a completely waste-free Thanksgiving meal especially for Earth911.com. Based in New York City, Candle 79 offers an upscale dining experience with an artful menu. While Candle…
In 2012, we received some dismal news about food waste in the United States. A staggering 40 percent of food is wasted from farm to fork, according to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Suddenly, we were all running to our fridges to make soups from wilted vegetables…
Eight million tons. That’s how much plastic waste enters our oceans every year. Where does it all end up? How does it affect our planet? This infographic from Waterlogic follows the plastic trail to the gigantic garbage patches that have accumulated across the major oceans of the world. Learn which…
Turkey for Thanksgiving? That’s sooo 1621! While carnivores and traditionalists may disagree, contemporary Thanksgiving dinners can consist of vegetarian, pescatrian, vegan, and even cheagan options (and, yes; the latter is a cheating vegan). The Pilgrims may not have had a Whole Foods or produce stand on every street corner; today,…
