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Transportation has been around since the dawn of man. Over time it has grown and changed until what we have today with cars, buses, and planes. While these forms of transportation speed up our daily lives and

While most people have access to a recycling program, very few of them come with an instruction manual. This week Lexi breaks down recycling. What you can recycle and what you cannot.

The current linear model of resource management, based on fast production and consumption, is unsustainable in the long run. An alternative to that model, the circular economy, is restorative in essence, allowing to reuse materials at the

The International Day of Climate Action occurred on October 24th 2009, and was organized by 350.org. It was the first event of its kind, to mobilize individuals through coordinated efforts throughout the world. But it wasn’t the

We live in a world where we can have our coffee any way we want it, so why not have it sustainably? Lexi takes a look at our beloved daily stimulant and the sustainability of the convenient K-Cup. Did you know that it takes a whopping 37 gallons of water to ultimately produce one cup of coffee?

Do you ever chat to friends or work colleagues about sustainability, and what it means? Over the past few years we’ve seen organizations, institutions and some countries mark a day in the calendar to think about this

If you live in the US, chances are that you’ve been dutifully sorting your waste for years. But, have you ever wondered where all the recyclable paper and plastic go once you dispose of them? Read on

Today Lexi is talking with Jean-Sebastien who has founded “All For Earth” a global non-partisan movement to pressure political leaders into taking decisive and comprehensive action against climate change and its effects.

Everyone likes a new piece of clothing. Updating our wardrobes with seasonal, trendy, and inexpensive items is easier than ever. Today’s fashion may be fun and affordable, but its impact on the planet is tremendous. The fashion

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call to action for all countries to promote prosperity, knowing that ending poverty will be deeply related to climate change. A total of 17 goals that couldn’t be loftier were

How will we get around without fossil fuels?

Recycling: Do’s and Don’ts

When going round & round in circles is a good thing

10 years of Global Climate Action

Coffee, K-Cups & Sustainability

Recycling, Trash & China

Climate Change Movement: All For Earth

Fashion. Do you prefer fast or slow?

The SDGs are working! Sort of.