Are you environmentally conscious? Do you try to minimize your carbon footprint? How sustainable are the energy suppliers that you use? Most of us can easily answer the first two questions, but the question of what energy supplier provides the cleanest energy, not so much. As environmentally conscious consumers, we…
Kokedama string gardens are a centuries-old art form where a plant’s roots are wrapped in moss and suspended. This gardening method is the perfect way to add a natural decor element to any space — not to mention, it’s a fun do-it-yourself project! The best part? Creating your own may be…
Staining your clothes can be frustrating — especially if they’re new! However, you don’t have to let it ruin your day. You can effectively remove stains before they set and ruin your clothes. What’s more, you avoid using stain removal products with harmful chemicals and using your washer or dryer,…
The U.S. recycling industry continues to grow according to the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries‘ 2019 Economic Impact Study. In this Earth911 Quiz, test your knowledge of the size, scope, and safety of the U.S. recycling infrastructure. Earth911 Quiz #74: Recycling Progress News Challenge The U.S. recycling system has…
Shopping can be a very challenging task for the eco-minded. We vote with our wallets, so it is also a great opportunity to influence manufacturers and vendors. Yet, without conducting exhaustive research, it is very difficult to know the whole story behind the products we buy. Even though packaging makes…
There are many reasons why you should consider buying eco-friendly makeup rather than the first brand that catches your eye. Many conventional cosmetics contain ingredients like parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, and other ingredients that aren’t good for you or the environment. Did you know that much of what you put on…
Three out of four garages in the U.S. are too full to hold cars, according to a UCLA-affiliated study. That means many of us have an overabundance of stuff cluttering our garages, and we would probably be better off if we got rid of some of it. Not only does…
RightWater, a mineral water distributor, is setting a new standard in sustainability. The company has abandoned all the plastic it used and replaced bottles with 100 percent recycled aluminum cans. Jono Wylie, head of sustainability at RightWater, joins Earth911 to talk about why RightWater made the decision to go earth-friendly….
Integrating fruits into your diet can be a challenge, especially during the fall and winter months when many of the farmers’ markets dry up. The good news is that there are many hearty fall fruits like apples, pears and grapes can serve as staples for your meal. In the fourth…
In the early days of solar-powered electricity, solar system owners installed panels but received little information on how the system was performing. The system’s solar inverter might have a read-out of real-time system production, but it was hard to get any details. If you were away from the system during…
