Here are two statistics that are interesting on their own but scary together: 40% of the world's population relies on fish for food, but every year, 7 million tons of dead fish are tossed back into the ocean because they were too ...READ»
Brita's Filter for Good campaign inspires concert goers to move away from plastic waste and toward a smart filtered solution when hydrating during the show. Such behavioral influences in our "play" environments can only serve to shift the way we relate to water and waste in our every day lives.READ»
When leadership in an industry converges on a stage to discuss how their individual programs have lead to a collective shift in the entire equation, you have to admire the process unfolding in front of your eyes. READ»
There are hidden costs to "going green." While many companies are manufacturing products made from plant or corn-based polymers, others are quick to point out that the corn industry may use as much--if not more--petroleum. And There are other perceived hypocrisies.READ»
Like so many environmentally-conscious citizens, Emily Kroll worries about conspicuous consumption and its effect on the planet. "I do as much as I can to not have that great an impact and try my best to educate others," says Kroll. ...READ»
Over the past few years, I have been watching the role of women increase at the global level. Corporate initiatives such as that of Cisco, Nike, and The Cola Cola Company have embraced the position of women not only within the ...READ»
With all of the conversation in the Gulf and the health effects of humans and wildlife, toxicity is a growing concern among Americans. This article outlines some ways we can educate yourself about chemical safety in consumer products, and personal care products, for our families and in our homes.READ»
As an interior designer based in Los Angeles, James Saavedra has worked on high-end residential design projects, developed products with Pottery Barn, and offered design expertise on TLC’s Clean Sweep TV show in which designers ...READ»
An occupational hazard of working in sustainable design is the constant reminder that everything has impact. For everything in your field of view, materials and energy were wrestled from the ground and shipped around the earth in ...READ»
Yesterday (September 22), President Obama addressed the United Nations Climate Change Summit with a speech focused on how the United States is "determined" to combat Climate Change. While the Waxman-Markey bill has been held up in the ...READ»
This morning, I attended a private tour of the new Eco Office at Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Southface is an organization who works in green building advancement. Long before the USGBC began gaining ...READ»
This month seems to be the season for corporate gatherings, particularly in the sustainability world. Perhaps the “green” enthusiasts prefer to gather when the weather is warmer. Two weeks ago, I participated in the Sustainable ...READ»
