The Importance of Transparency in Green Spaces: A Q&A With Outerknown
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Why You Should Seriously Consider Studying Sustainability In College
Here are a few reasons to study sustainability in college.
These Major Companies Are Banding Together To Make Products From Ocean Plastic
HP and IKEA join Dell, The Lonely Whale, and GM in a collaborative effort to upcycle single-use plastic into new products.
Is Rayon Sustainable? The Fabric Is a Bit Controversial
Rayon is somehow both natural and synthetic — but is it a sustainable fabric?
7 Effective, Aluminum-Free Men's Deodorants
Buying the right organic and aluminum-free deodorant is not always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to weed the best from the worst brands.
What Ingredients Really Go Into an Impossible Burger?
Impossible Burgers are popping up in fast food chains everywhere these days, but what secret ingredients make these amazing meats so impossible in the first place?
What Was the First Electric Car?
Electric cars have gone from unobtainable to almost commonplace in the space of only three decades, but where did the idea first come from and how much has changed since then?
What Is Amazon Renewed and How Exactly Does It Work?
How does Amazon Renewed measure up to other retailers and does it’s success mean that the uncertainty of buying refurbished electronics finally over?
15 Black-Owned Vintage Stores You Can Shop Online
These 15 Black-owned online vintage shops will help you get your thrift on.
Facebook Is Fighting Fake News With a Climate Science Information Center
Facebook just launched the Climate Science Information Center, a dedicated space to provide users with climate education and resources.
If You're Boycotting Oatly, Here Are 6 Other Oat Milks We Love
Oatly is under fire for partnering with a controversial investment firm. Here are six other oat milks we love.
Oatly Fans Are Boycotting the Brand for Making a Controversial Decision
Why are devout oat milk consumers boycotting Oatly? Keep reading for an in-depth explanation of the controversy behind the popular brand.
Seventh Generation Is Now Selling Zero-Waste, Powder-Based Cleaning Products
Seventh Generation, a widespread home cleaning company, is forgoing plastic for its latest line, Zero Plastic Homecare.
Is Upcycled Fashion a Passing Trend or the Future of Fashion?
Upcycled, sustainable fashion is a growing trend, thanks to designers like Zero Waste Daniel and Grant Blvd.
BeyondPlastic Presents Awards to 13 Companies for Genius Plastic Alternative Innovations
BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.
IKEA Is Launching Vegan Swedish Meatballs That Will Satisfy Meat Lovers
IKEA's new vegan plant balls supposedly taste just like the store's classic beef meatballs — at 4 percent of the climate footprint.
Does Lemongrass Reduce Cows' Methane Emissions?
Does adding lemongrass to cattle feed reduce methane emissions, and is that sufficient? Burger King is testing this theory.
Black-Owned Apps to Help You Live Your Best (and Most Sustainable) Life
These Black-owned apps will help you find Black-owned companies, support Black entrepreneurs, and live more mindfully and sustainably.
Washington, D.C. Is Suing Exxon, BP, Chevron, and Shell — Here's Why
Washington, D.C. just filed a lawsuit against four major oil and gas corporations: ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell.
Minnesota Is Suing Fossil Fuel Industry for Lying About Climate Crisis
Minnesota is suing Exxon, Koch, and other fossil fuel corporations for alleged deception.
How Chef Matthew Kenney Is Bringing Plant-Based Culinary Classes to You at Home
Food Future Institute is vegan chef Matthew Kenney's latest project.
Reusables Are Perfectly Safe During COVID-19, Health Experts Rule
Reusable totes, cups, containers and more are perfectly safe to use during the coronavirus pandemic.
If the Dairy Industry Was a Country, It Would Be One of the World's Biggest Emitters, Report Finds
Big dairy is responsible for as many greenhouse gas emissions as the entire U.K., according to a new report.
The Earth's Biggest Electric Airplane Is About to Take Its First Flight — How to Watch
The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.
Paris Hilton, Woody Harrelson, and Other Celebs Invest in Plant-Based Seafood
Good Catch vegan tuna has new investors: Paris Hilton, Woody Harrelson, Shailene Woodley, and Lance Bass.
Largest U.S. Pig Slaughterhouse Shuts Down After Coronavirus Infects 300 Employees
The U.S.'s largest pig slaughterhouse, owned by Smithfield Foods, closed due to employees contracting the coronavirus.
To Prevent Food Waste, Berry Company Calls on Government to Provide Financial Aid
Driscoll's is asking the government to provide financial assistance, so the company can donate surplus berries to food banks.
Old Spice and Secret Roll Out Cardboard Deodorant Tubes — But P&G Still Has a Lot of Work to Do
P&G brands Old Spice and Secret are now available in paper tubes — but the corporation is still one of the world's largest plastic polluters.
Oil Prices Are Negative: What Does This Mean for the Everyday Consumer?
The economy took another hard-hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic when US oil prices plunged to a record low, but how did this happen?
This Mutant Enzyme Can Make Plastic Infinitely Recyclable
Carbios has discovered a mutant enzyme that makes recycling plastic over and over again a possbility.
The Dairy Industry Is Dumping Truckloads of Milk — And It’s Hurting Fish
Dairy farmers are dumping out unpasteurized milk by the truckload, which is polluting waterways and killing fish.
Zero-Waste Businesses That Are Still Running and Want Your Support
Here are nine small companies with sustainable, ethical, and zero-waste business practices that could use some customer love.
Bill Gates Exits Microsoft to Dedicate Life to Fighting Climate Crisis, Other Philanthropy
Bill Gates is officially parting ways with Microsoft so he can focus on philanthropic efforts, including fighting the climate crisis.
Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Its Compostable Paper Cup in Select Cities
Starbucks has finally developed a compostable and recyclable paper coffee cup.
ALDI Sends Letter to Vendors Requiring Closed Loop Packaging by 2025
ALDI is not letting any of its vendors cut corners — they all must transition to recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025 if they want to stay on ALDI shelves.
Ride-Hailing Apps Actually Cause More Emissions Than They Displace, According to New Report
Ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps may appear to be green transportation alternatives, but they have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.
Starbucks Bans Personal Mugs as Precaution Amidst the Coronavirus
Starbucks locations in the U.S. and Canada are preventing customers from getting drinks in their personal to-go cups to be safe during the coronavirus.
Vegan Leather Market Projected to Be Worth Nearly $90 Billion in Next 5 Years
Vegan leather is growing more and more popular — and in 2025, we will see the market valued at $89.6 billion, according to a new report.
Lab-Grown Palm Oil Startup Scores Investment from Bill Gates
Startup C16 Biosciences is hoping to disrupt the palm oil industry with its lab-grown palm oil, which just scored an investment from Bill Gates.
Grocery Shopping Online vs. Delivery vs. In-Store — Which Has the Lowest Emissions?
A new study believes this is the lowest-impact way to buy consumable groceries.
Nordstrom Is Now Selling Secondhand Designer Fashion for Prices You Can Actually Afford
Nordstrom just launched See You Tomorrow, a resale website featuring returned and damaged Nordstrom merchandise from a variety of designers.
Girlfriend Collective Releases "The Wash Bag" to Keep Microfibers Out of Oceans
Girlfriend Collective's Wash Bag is designed to keep microfibers from synthetic clothing from releasing into your washing machine and therefore waterways.
Taco Bell Is Developing Sustainable Packaging and Making Dining Easier For Vegetarians
Taco Bell just announced goals to make packaging more sustainable and to remain a safe space for vegetarians.
Edible Seaweed Pouches Replaced Plastic Bottles at London Marathon, Reducing Water Bottle Use
The London Marathon this year gave out Ooho seaweed pouches to runners instead of water bottles at one stop.
Cactus Leather Is the Newest Eco-Friendly Fabric
Two Mexican innovators have invented Desserto, a vegan leather fabric made from cactus plants.
Ponix Is Bringing Local Produce to Food Deserts With Hydroponic Technology
Ponix is growing plants hydroponically in sheds to help bring fresh, local produce to food deserts.
Big Mac, Step Aside — McDonald's Trials Beyond Meat Burgers
McDonald's is going beyond the classic burger with its latest menu offering — the P.L.T., made from plant-based Beyond Meat.
How Fracking Affects the Environment and Public Health
Fracking impacts our planet in so many ways, from our public health to our waterways.
Impossible Foods Is Finally Letting Customers Cook Their Own Burgers
Impossible Foods will be in one lucky U.S. city's grocery stores later this week.
Just Salad Ditches Beef for Beyond Meatballs, Plans to Go Meatless in Next 5 Years
Just Salad and Beyond Meat partnered up to offer plant-based meatballs at all U.S. locations.