Margaret Mead spoke at the first Earth Day: “We have to learn to cherish this earth and cherish it as something fragile that’s only one — it’s all we have.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster…
Deciding what to prepare for a dinner party is difficult enough, but next comes an equally difficult dilemma — how to cook just the right amount so that everyone gets enough but nothing goes to waste. It’s a fine line to walk, but this interactive dinner party calculator from the…
Although sewers and septic systems served the U.S. well in the 20th century, there is a lot of room for improvement in the way we handle human waste. But opting out of traditional infrastructure is a big step that can seem overwhelming at first. If you want to build instead…
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to forget the big picture. Remember the environment and those in need this season by taking a moment to give back. Even small acts can make a big difference. Here are five waste-free ways to give back this season….
If you are determined to be eco-friendly in all your gift-giving this year, start with creative, sustainable stocking stuffers. “The holidays are one of the hardest times to reduce waste because of traditions, feeling overwhelmed, and not being aware of other options,” says Laura Durenberger, blogger at Reduce, Reuse, Renew,…
This week’s quote is from author Bill McKibben about our environmental impact: “We have the same impact in five minutes that our ancestors had in a year.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image….
Earth911 Mattress Ranking research is sponsored by Avocado Brands Starting college can be a super exciting time. It is a time you begin to set your own priorities and, often, it is the first time most people think about the issue of buying a mattress. Take the time to find…
Everyone knows Microsoft’s Bill Gates made his billions developing high-tech products the world had never dreamed of before. What is less well-known is that through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, he is spending those billions developing some of the most humble and basic devices the world has ever known…
The holidays are here! And with them, festivities, food, and fun. You may travel to see friends and family. You may give gifts and send cards. You may cook special recipes and decorate your house — inside and out. There may be parties, school events, and religious services on your…
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…
