Meghan

Renewed Drive On Renewables

Meghan Renewable Energy, YouTube Channel September 10, 2020August 21, 2021clean energy, green energy, renewable, Renewable Energy, renewable energy investment, renewable energy policy, renewables, Scotland wind power, Wind, Wind Energy, wind farm, Wind Power, Wind Turbine, Windmill, windmills

Hey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive. We know how easy is it to get lost in the barrage of negativity and bad news out there right now. Especially in terms of what’s happening to our planet–127 degrees in LA, anyone? We, however, have some good news to share! We’ve done a round up of some of the places from across the globe that are holding steady on their course to a more sustainable future by harnessing renewable energies. Let’s take a trip around the world and see what’s going on!

Sustainable September

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Food, Pets, Sustainability September 8, 2020September 8, 2020#MeatFreeMonday, Carbon Footprint, certifications, fair trade, farm to table, Farmers Market, food waste, Marine Stewardship Council, Rainforest Alliance, Recycling, RSPO, Sustainability certification, sustainable lifestyle, USDA Organic

September planner page with pen and flowers.

Depending on where you are in the world, fall or spring is in the air. But for us this month–and every month to be honest–’tis the season for sustainability. We decided to kick off our September by going back to school-style with the basics of how to get started living your most sustainable life.

Sustainable Happy Hour

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Food, Sustainability September 3, 2020September 3, 2020agriculture, alcohol, cocktails, happy hour, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, waste management

While we often consider the health ramifications of imbibing responsibly on our bodies, today we’re going talk about how happy hour affects our planet.

Plastic-Free Period

Meghan Personal Care, Pollution, YouTube Channel August 27, 2020August 21, 2021Diva Cup, Heart Felt, maxi pads, menstrual cup, menstruation, Moon Cup, Natracare, period, period panties, plastic free, Plastic pollution, Plastic waste, sanitary products, tampons, Thinx

In the United States alone, approximately 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are discarded each year. Most of this ends up in landfill where it can take centuries to breakdown. Some ends up in our waterways and then washed up on our beaches. In fact, sanitary products are the fifth most common item found on Europe’s beaches, and are more widespread than single-use coffee cups, cutlery, or straws.

Sustainability and Equality: SDG #10

Meghan Sustainability, YouTube Channel August 20, 2020August 21, 2021climate justice, environmental justice, equality, Gender Justice, Global Goals, justice, racial justice, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable education, UN, UN SDG, United Nations, UNSDGs

Inequality is a multi-faceted hurdle that needs to be overcome to ensure a life of dignity for all.

Oceans and Carbon Sequestration

Meghan Carbon Sequestration, Oceans, YouTube Channel August 13, 2020August 21, 2021acidification, acidity, carbon dioxide, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, coral bleaching, coral reefs, greenhouse gases, Oceans, oxygen production, Sustainability, sustainable education, sustainable seafood

Today, we’re taking a look at the ocean and why it’s so important to sustaining human life. Off the top of our noggins, half the oxygen we breathe comes from plankton in our oceans, 15% of our global diet is from seafood, and the ocean helps to regulate our climate through carbon sequestration. Phew!

Sustainable Weddings

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Sustainability, YouTube Channel August 6, 2020August 21, 2021ecofriendly, green wedding, marriage, party planning, sustainable fashion, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, sustainable shopping, sustainable travel, sustainable wedding, wedding, wedding dress, wedding planning, wedding ring, weddings

COVID cannot stop love! But now, more than ever, keeping it small, keeping it local, and keeping it sustainable are the very best ways to show your love for each other and our Earth. So, let’s take a walk down the aisle and say, “I do” to sustainability.

Plastic Pollution Solutions

Meghan Recycling, Waste Solutions, YouTube Channel July 30, 2020August 21, 2021#breakfreefromplastic, #plasticfreejuly, enzymes, Green Quorum, innovation, ocean plastic, plastic free, Plastic Free July, Plastic obsession, plastic packaging, Plastic pollution, Plastic Tides, Plastic waste, Recycling plastic, reuse plastic, robotics, Vader Nanotechnologies

Today, we’re talking plastic. Some facts: If you didn’t know, plastic is made from petroleum. About 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced since the 1950s, which is roughly the weight of a billion elephants or 47 million blue whales. And only about 9% of that plastic has ever been recycled, 12% has been burned and the remaining 79% has ended up in landfills or the environment.

Plastic pollution is the most widespread problem affecting our marine environments. It threatens ocean health, food safety and quality, human health, coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change.

Low Carb(on) Cooking with the Hive!

Meghan Food, Sustainability July 23, 2020August 21, 2021Carbon Footprint, cooking, cooking at home, garbanzo beans, hummus, recipes, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living

We talk ALOT about carbon footprints. It’s kind of our thing. Pretty much every activity we participate in and everything we purchase or consume has a carbon footprint. So, today, we’re going to do a little low carb(on) footprint cooking with Lexi and her dad’s hummus recipe! We’ve tested and tasted this one. Several times. Just to be sure

Sustainability and Restoration

Meghan Biodiversity, Environment, Water, YouTube Channel July 16, 2020August 21, 2021aquaculture, Billion Oyster Project, marine conservation, marine ecosystems, New York Harbor, oyster beds, regenerative aquaculture

Hey, swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! In our recent video on Sustainable Seafood, we talked about aquaculture projects having the potential to rebuild marine ecosystems and promote biodiversity. One such project taking place in New York Harbor is Billion Oyster Project, whose ambitious goal is to restore one billion live oysters to New York Harbor by 2035. We recently spoke with Danielle Bissett, the Assistant Director of Restoration at Billion Oyster, to learn more.