Desirée Kaplan
Desirée Kaplan is a freelance writer based in Manhattan. She focuses on sustainability topics such as innovative green architecture, travel, and business.
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Everything You Need To Know About Organic Sunscreen Before Hitting The Beach
Organic sunscreens and non-toxic sunscreens are often conflated, but they're two different things. Here are our favorite brands and why!Upgrade Your Pet's Playroom With These Five Sustainable Pet Toys
Many pet products aren't made sustainably and just end up in the trash — here are some sustainable toys that your beloved pets will love for years.Have a Black Thumb? 5 Hydroponic Planters to Help Lazy Gardeners at Home
Think you don't have what it takes to grow your own vegetables? These five hydroponic planters can help brand new home gardeners grow their own food.New Documentary Explores How Pollution Affects Whale Hunting In Remote Islands
Scottish film maker Mike Day turns his focus on the ethical and environmental concerns surrounding the Faroe Islands.New Farm Robot 'FarmBot' Gives Everyone A Green Thumb
A farm robot called FarmBot can make precision farming more affordable and accessible, helping homeowners transform their backyards into crop-yielding greenspaces.These Online Stores Make It Easy To Find Chic, Sustainable Wedding Attire
These websites will help you find sustainable wedding attire at an affordable price point.Vespa Announces First Electric Scooter For 2018 Release
Vespa has recently released their latest model: the Vespa Elettrica.FoodLogiQ Helps Track 'Farm To Fork' Food In The Supply Chain
FoodLogiQ has stepped up to offer a solution to bring transparency to consumers and businesses in the industry.100 Percent Solar-Powered Hotel To Break Ground In Dubai
InterContinental Hotels Group plans to build a 100 percent eco-friendly hotel in Dubai, which would be the city's first fully sustainable hotel.London’s Iconic Black Cabs Go Electric
The iconic London black cabs are getting electrified — with WiFi, USB charging, easy-to-use card machines, and a spacious interior with six seats.5 Eco-Friendly Apps To Help You Live A Greener Lifestyle
Want to live a more sustainable life? There's an app for that. These 5 apps help encourage a greener lifestyle by connecting you with local farmers and helping you reduce household waste.These Recycled Skateboards Help Save The Ocean
You can help save the ocean by buying one of these skateboards made from recycled materials.This New Electric Racing Boat Is Already Making Waves
The boating world is excited about this new electric racing boat.8 Yoga Subscription Boxes To Help You Find Zen
These yoga subscription boxes are the best way to treat yourself or any yogi in your life.These Unique Bags Are Made From Upcycled Billboards
Billboards are getting a second-life thanks to these new innovative bags.5 Eco-Friendly Bikes To Ride This Summer
These eco-friendly bikes are the perfect summer ride.This Tech Makes It Easy To Conserve Water In Your Home
New inventions are making it easier than ever to conserve.This Eco-Friendly Restaurant Is Run By Robots
Robots are in charge at this eco-friendly restaurant.The Creative Way FIFA Is Offsetting The World Cup's Carbon Footprint
FIFA has found a creative way to make the World Cup more sustainable.7 Eco-Friendly Products Perfect For Your Family Pet
These pet toys and products will keep your animals sustainable, too!This Abandoned Lot In Miami Is Being Transformed Into A Beautiful 10-Mile Park
Once an abandoned space, The Underline is a 10-mile park that aims to connect communities in Miami.China Launches World’s First Fully Electric Cargo Ship
China recently released the world's first fully electric cargo ship that weighs 2,000 metric tons and a battery capacity of 2,500-kilowatt hours.This Tiny Nation Is The First Country To Require Tourists To Sign Eco-Pledge
In response to the environmental damge caused by visitors, Palau has created the world's first conservation pledge, which will stamped in passports and must be signed by tourists before entry is granted.New Sustainable Paint Helps Boats Use Less Energy
A team in Germany came together to create a non-toxic paint that keeps organisms off the hulls of boats, minimizing drag which also reduces fuel use.Solar Sails Power This Incredibly Eco-Friendly Cruise Ship
The company Peace Boat has announced plans to bring the "Ecoship" to life — a futuristic cruise ship that will blend together technology and sustainability.This Organic Winery In Italy Operates On Off-Grid Technology
The Salcheto winery, located near Florence, Italy, has successfully established new environmentally sustainable practices and built sustainable features into the property.This Female Run Company Created A Biodegradable Pregnancy Test
Lia Diagnostics has designed a pregnancy test that not only plastic free, but also made out of sustainable materials — and it's 99 percent accurate.Scientists Create Hybrid Coral To Combat Reef Destruction
Professor Madeleine van Oppen and her team are working toward reef restoration by creating coral that is resistant to environmental changes.Former Environmental Attorney Creates Zero Waste Liquor In Mexico
Richard Bretts, a former environmental attorney, opened Sombra Mezcal, a distillery in Mexico, that greatly reduced the large carbon footprint in producing mezcal.What John Deere's 'Lettuce Robot' Means For Green Agriculture
John Deere invested $305 million in Blue River Technology, which created a system that can spot and kill weeds using a camera that is towed behind a tractor.These Purses Are Made From Washable Paper That Mimics Leather
Italian brand Uashmama has found a way to create washable paper bags — that look and feel like leather — for eco-conscious customers.10 Unique AirBnBs To Rent For An Eco-Friendly Vacation
These 10 unique AirBnBs offer eco-friendly accommodations in some absolutely stunning vacation destinations.Immersive Treehouse Eco-Resort To Open In Singapore
Singapore is getting a new resort, and it’s anticipated to be the greenest destination in the country.4 Eco-Friendly Ways To Recycle Your Old iPhone
ccording to the Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, less than about 16 percent of e-waste is recycled.This App Makes Purchasing Sustainable Seafood A Breeze
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is focused on creating a healthy ocean environment and wants to help you make the best dinner choice before you pick up the menu.This Coffee Machine Reduces Energy Use For An Eco-Friendly Cup
Iberital, a product company in Spain, has designed a more eco-friendly coffee machine call Vision, which minimizes the machine's energy consumption by 50 percent.Budweiser Now Uses 100% Renewable Electricity In U.S. Breweries
Budweiser has taken steps towards becoming a sustainable company by shifting its facilities in the U.S. to 100 percent renewable energy.Harley-Davidson Is Officially Releasing Their Electric Motorcycle In 2019
Harley-Davidson is shifting gears and betting on electric motorcycly technology that brings the "quality and experience" of the iconic brand.How One Company In Maine Has Saved 500 Tons Of Waste From Landfill
Sea Bags, a Maine company that turns old sails into durable, reusable bags, has saved and upcycled almost 5,500 sails, which are estimated to have kept 500 tons of waste out of landfills.This Fashion Company Removes Trash From Oceans With Every Sale
United By Blue is focused on reducing ocean trash and plastic pollution.Designers Upcycle Used Fire Hoses Into Eco-Friendly Accessories
Every year, 1.3 million tons of clothes are discarded and replaced in the United Kingdom alone.Why These Parents Designed An Eco-Friendly Baby Bottle
Single use plastic bottles can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade.New 'BBC' Nature Documentary Showcases 24 Hours On Earth
A decade after the hugely successful release of Earth, BBC Earth Films released their anticipated sequel Earth: One Amazing Day on October 6th.EasyJet Hopes To Launch All-Electric Commercial Flights In 10 Years
The aviation industry creates about two percent of manmade CO2 emissions worldwide.Eco-Friendly Barrel Reduces Oak And Preserves Flavor
Russ Karasch saw this problem and decided to upgrade the vintage design. As a result, he created Squarrel, a sustainable square shaped barrel that is both reusable and customizable.Lacoste Changes Signature Shirt Icon To Raise Awareness For Endangered Species
Lacoste has is removing the crocodile logo from its shirts to raise awareness for endangered species.5 Eco-Friendly Corporate Retreats That Will Leave Your Team Feeling Renewed
Now you can renew your team's energy without using nonrenewable resources. These five eco-friendly corporate retreat destinations will help you meet business goals without sacrificing sustainability goals.The Royal Wedding Is Going Green In This Surprising Way
Eco-friendly florist Philippa Craddock is turning the royal wedding green.How Seed Banks Grow and Protect the Food of Tomorrow
Seed banks may be out species' best chance for survival in the future. Learn more about what seed banks are and why they are so important.Disney Opens New Ecotourism Destination In France
A new collaboration between Euro Disney SCA and the Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs Group has created the Villages Nature Paris, a "green village" focused on sustainability and ecotourism