According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – one third of all food produced for human consumption.
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A Greener Happy Holiday
‘Tis the season for shopping and presents, stuffing our faces and traveling to far places! But have you ever thought about how all of that holiday cheer increases your Carbon Footprint? Between buying, wrapping, traveling, festive lights, decorative trees, and celebrating, the end of year holidays substantially increase the amount of waste and electricity we generate which in turn, substantially increases our Carbon Footprints.
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‘Tis the season for shopping and presents, stuffing our faces and traveling to far places! But have you ever thought about how all of that holiday cheer increases your carbon footprint? Between buying, wrapping, traveling, festive lights, decorative trees, and celebrating, the end of year holidays substantially increase the amount of waste and electricity we generate which in turn, substantially increases our carbon footprints.
Read moreTop 10 Sustainability Myths
With the rise of the Internet and the age of the smartphone, information is now at the tip of our fingers 24 hours a day. But this has also given rise to a ton of misinformation. Unfortunately, poorly researched news articles and sensationalism are now the norm for even mainstream media. So, today we’re taking a look at some of the most common myths about our favorite subject: sustainability.
Read moreShopping for Sustainable Products
We truly understand that being sustainable is daunting in lots of ways, and the perceived cost is high up on that list. Small and consistent steps, taken by a steadily growing number of people, is what we need to successfully transition to a sustainable planet.
Read moreThe Carbon Footprint of Entertainment
Watching sports, checking out a live show, binge watching your favorite series, today, Lexi breaks down the Carbon Footprint of your favorite entertainment!
Read moreGiving Thanks Sustainably
Thanksgiving is fast approaching in the United States and it’s time to think roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, family, football, food comas and over 293 million dollars of food waste
Read moreThe Future of Fake Meat
Impossible Burgers at Burger King, Beyond Meat Tacos at Dos Toros, Beyond Meat at KFC… what do YOU think of the latest in burger technology?
Read moreCoffee, K-Cups & Sustainability
In the 1730s, Johann Sebastian Bach wrote, “Without my morning coffee I’m just like a dried-up piece of roast goat.” Almost 300 years later, the world of the 21st century seems to feel the same, with an
Read moreThe U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 4
The United Nations calls the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, “the plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity.” Together. For all of us. There’s no doubt this plan with its ambitious list of 17
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