A common misconception is that you can’t garden and make your own compost if you are limited on space. That’s simply not true! Anyone can take small steps to living more sustainably. And that includes gardening and composting your food scraps — even if you live in a small space….
Listen to “Earth911 Podcast, June 7, 2019: Recycling’s National Safety Stand Down Day” on Spreaker. Recycling safety is the topic of Earth911’s interview with Scott Wiggins, vice president of Environmental Health & Safety at the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). On June 12, most recycling programs and scrap yards…
The world’s first floating wind farm is generating electricity off the coast of Scotland. Now, a new research project estimates the amount of sea-based wind generation that will be necessary to power major cities, giving leaders and citizens new data to assess their renewable energy options. Researchers estimate that wind…
What connects us all? Nature and our shared relationships through nature. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories. Would you like to share a photo and story? Drop by the Earthling Forum to contribute your photos and ideas. You Might Also Like… We…
Whether you’re preparing breakfasts and lunches for the week or planning an afternoon picnic, these 10 Mason jar recipes fit the bill. You can make them ahead of time, ensuring you’ll eat a delicious and healthy meal even when you’re on the run. No temptation to stop by the fast-food…
Listen to “Earth911 Podcast, June 3, 2019: It Is The Time For Trees at the Arbor Day Foundation” on Spreaker. Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation, joins Earth911 to talk about the organization’s The Time for Trees initiative to plant 100 million trees. Lambe and team also want…
Listen to “Earth911 Podcast, May 31, 2019: Salesforce Pioneers Carbon-Neutral Business” on Spreaker. Sunya Norman, director of sustainability at Salesforce.com, joins Earth911 to talk about the customer relationship management (CRM) company’s pursuit of carbon-neutral operations. Since its founding, Salesforce has broken new ground in the cloud and ways of doing…
Summer is almost here! One of my favorite things about summer is the recipes it inspires with the bounty of fresh fruits that Mother Nature provides. These nutritionally dense summer recipes can be made in under five minutes with just a few ingredients. The first two recipes are delicious and…
Are you good at remembering quotations? In this week’s quiz, see if you can identify the individuals who made these five memorable statements about the environment and humans’ capability to bring about positive change. Earth911.com Quiz #28: Who Said It? Environmental Quotes To Remember Who spoke the wise words in…
The sharing economy has grown significantly in recent years with everything from ridesharing and bike-sharing programs to community tool libraries cropping up across the country. Participants in this new economy choose to buy less and consequently produce less waste, while at the same time engaging with their communities. Libraries are…
