Author: Paige Bennett
Everything you need to know to live a zero-waste life
Quick Key Facts Zero waste dates back to the 1970s when the term was coined by chemist Paul Palmer. Today, zero waste includes the 5 Rs: …
The surprising sports stadiums that have gone solar
Solar Energy Industries Association has released a study on solar energy adoption by sports centers around the U.S., and winners have been announced just ahead of Super Bowl …
Space waste: Everything you need to know about the junk orbiting our planet
Quick Key Facts There have been more than 570 events where spacecraft fragmented in Earth’s orbit after an explosion or collision. Space waste has increased …
What are ‘forever chemicals’ & how can you avoid them?
Quick Key Facts: PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals. There are thousands of different types of PFAS, and these chemicals can be found in …
Medieval kings were mostly vegetarian? What?
Flexitarianism isn’t so new after all. As it turns out, kings in the medieval period ate mostly plants, with meat served as occasional treats for feasts …
8 of our favorite farm stays across America
If you’ve ever dreamed of running away from your responsibilities to start a life on a peaceful homestead, you’re not alone. While unfortunately this might not …
The real reason Sprite is ditching its green bottle
After 60 years, Sprite, the popular lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola, is getting a new look. The revamp? Swapping from its translucent green bottle to a …
Crab-infused whiskey exists. Here’s why you need to try it
Invasive species threaten native species by crowding them out or taking over much of the available resources the native species need to survive. While experts …
Would you eat 3D-printed ‘fish?’
Revo Foods, a plant-based food tech startup, is ready to start stocking grocery store shelves with sustainable “seafood.” No, it’s not seafood caught from the …
Watch these 250 elephants be saved from a park in Africa
In Malawi, 250 elephants are being moved one at a time from the overcrowded Liwonde National Park to the Kasungu National Park, located about 380 …
Is climate change making humans shrink?
Throughout history, species have evolved to adapt to their changing surroundings. Now, with skyrocketing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and intensifying climate change, some experts believe humans will evolve …
Why UK scientists are making squirrel contraceptives
Government scientists in the UK could soon begin tests for giving oral contraceptives for grey squirrels in the country. The hope is to control this …
Yummy fruits & veggies that’ll keep you hydrated all summer long
Phew — it’s a scorcher out there! There’s no denying that summers are getting hotter and hotter, and the 2022 season is already shaping up to be …
A ketchup bottle made of wood? You bet!
Heinz is ready to move on from squeezable plastic bottles into the “Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow” — a bottle made entirely of sustainably sourced wood …
The shocking downside of sunscreen
Awareness of the impacts that some sunscreens can have on coral reefs has been on the rise in recent years. But while scientists knew that chemicals like oxybenzone …
Your ultimate guide to the most perfect picnic ever
The warm, breezy days of spring are the perfect setting for a picnic. Whether you head to a local park, set up a spot on the …
These are America’s most endangered animals
When you think of endangered species, elephants, tigers, and rhinos might come to mind. While there are hundreds of species around the world that are threatened …
Here’s how to make your bedroom an eco-friendly haven
Our bedrooms should be a respite from our busy lives. After a long, stressful day of work or even a high-energy day spent hiking and …
Sheryl Crow, Radiohead & other artists are embracing eco-friendly tours
There’s nothing quite like the rush of feeling the reverberation of sounds from live instruments and hearing your favorite songs played live. That is, until you …
Going vegan? These plant-based ingredients make it easy
Vegan, dairy-free and egg-free baking is booming, but for the occasional home baker who wants to make more sustainable treats, finding the right substitutions isn’t always …
