Category: Environment

When you hear the phrase “bonsai tree,” you’re probably thinking of those tiny, ornate trees that people often use as some sort of table decoration. […]

All plantings are dictated by the time before the first frost . Cold weather kills growth and causes the plants to go dormant; seedlings planted […]

Regardless of our skin type, we all need protection from harmful rays that can damage our skin or cause cancer . Sunscreen is made up […]

If you want to prioritize sustainability when buying your next car, a user-friendly website called Carboncounter has done the hard work for you. With interactive […]

Collecting your dog’s poop is doing everyone a favor, but if you want to do a favor for the environment, you’ll need to use the […]

A simple walk through the forest can be fun: in addition to everything you see, there is also the feeling of the earth below you, […]

Technology has moved us from cassette tapes and DVDs to digital video streaming in just a few decades. But while today’s teenager may not know […]

Rumor has it that if you swallow gum it will stay in your intestines for seven years – a bezoar without the magical properties of […]

In a sense, the pandemic has made us less wasteful and more environmentally friendly. We travel less, use less public transport, and support more local […]

The carbon offset may sound too good to be true. In theory, the compensation works like a large sponge, absorbing all the emissions you put […]

According to Grubhub’s ” Year in Food ” annual report , the food delivery platform handles more than 450,000 orders per day on average. For […]

Over the years, you may have amassed a collection of flimsy wire hangers in your closet over the years of dry cleaning winter coats. As […]

JetBlue last month announced plans to cut carbon emissions on all domestic flights in 2020 and offset up to 17 billion pounds of carbon emissions. […]

In response to growing concerns about Starbucks’ waste problems this year, the coffee chain announced trial launches of its latest recyclable and compostable cup designs […]

Back in 2018, Vox reporter Rachel Sugar investigated the reason behind those pesky long receipts you get from CVS stores. As it turned out, this […]

You have finally decided to part ways with your old Samsonite. Over the years, streaks, scuffs and tears have accumulated on it; the update is […]

In the Wall Street Journal, writer Katherine Bindley asked us to admit one thing: somewhere in the back of the closet or in the attic, […]

If you’re still thinking about your New Year’s resolutions, here’s one suggestion that can benefit not only your own life, but the state of our […]

Ah, the holidays are a time of holidays, family and garbage. There is a lot of rubbish. Lots of decorative waste that is stored for […]

This week, The Verge reported a massive attack by Amazon cardboard boxes on recycling plants everywhere, otherwise known as the “Amazon Effect.” According to Sims […]

Last week, 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg and hundreds of other young activists protested in front of the White House, demanding action to tackle climate change. […]