This week’s quote is from Peter M. Hoffman, professor, researcher, and author. In his book, Life’s Rachet: How Molecular Machines Extract Order from Chaos, he wrote, “Life chooses the middle road: By stayng away from equilibrium, we stay alive. By staying close to equilibrium, we increase efficiency.” Earth911 inspirations. Post…
If you’ve been swimming in a sea of mass confusion when it comes to choosing the best sweetener, you’re not alone. With obesity and diabetes on the rise, reducing sugar consumption is key, but there is light on the horizon with healthy alternatives. This guide will help you navigate the high…
As we all know, recycling is crucial when it comes to caring for our planet — and instilling this responsibility in children when they are young is a surefire way to encourage them to do it for years to come. But how can we encourage kids to recycle without reducing…
A growing number of homeowners are taking steps to make their homes more sustainable. Some are adding solar panels for clean energy, upgrading windows to energy-efficient double-or triple-pane windows, or even modifying their roof into a green roof. But if building a new house is in your future, you might…
There is now enough installed solar energy capacity in the U.S. to power 13.5 million homes, and this amount is expected to double in the next five years. The solar energy industry is part of a very dynamic market. Many factors — including government policies, fossil fuel costs, solar energy…
They say home is where the heart is. Unfortunately, many of us live in homes that waste energy and water, contain toxic building products, and have indoor air quality issues. As a result, several third-party certification programs exist to help distinguish green or energy-saving homes. The Leadership in Energy and…
Instead of tossing out its imperfect items, a company that makes vape devices submitted its unusable stock to organizers of an innovative upcycling project. The pen-shaped hardware provided the foundation for an art exhibit. The decision energized a network of people and organizations eager to reduce waste in the trendy…
Organic waste, from food scraps to yard trimmings, can be composted. While it can be composted at home, most of the materials end up in commercial composting programs or, if there is no composting service, in a landfill. In this Earth911 Quiz, your knowledge of what can be composted and…
Did you know that the aluminum can your soda comes in can be recycled over and over? Recycling cans doesn’t just save resources, it uses less energy than creating a new can from virgin resources. But before you pop those cans in the recycling, are you ready for a reuse…
More than 1.18 million electric vehicles were rolling along roads and highways in March 2019 and the major automakers have announced aggressive plans to introduce more EVs by 2025. Buying an EV has never been easier, though subsidies have begun to fall. In this article, we’ll explore how big a…
