Carbon Footprint

So… Are Carbonated Drinks Bad for the Planet?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Sustainability, YouTube Channel June 3, 2022June 16, 2022Aluminum, cans, carbon capture, carbon dioxide, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Global Warming, pop, soda pop, Soda Stream, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living

Before you swear off everything fizzy, let’s take a closer look…

Summer Vacay on the horizon?? Learn about eco-accommodation options

Laura Newcomer and Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Sustainability, Travel May 24, 2022May 24, 2022Center for Responsible Travel, CREST, eco-hotel, eco-lodge, eco-resort, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Green Global Travel, Green Key Global, Green Seal, Travel Foundation

Man standing on a rock on a sandy bank beside a river in front of snow capped mountains

While there are many benefits to traveling the world, packing up your suitcase and striking out on an adventure isn’t always the most environmentally friendly endeavor. One way to minimize your impact? Heading to an eco-friendly destination.

6 arguments from climate delayers/doomers/skeptics…and how to deal with them

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Science, Emissions, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Sustainability May 3, 2022April 26, 2022Activism, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, climate justice, consensus, delay tactics, doomism, EV infrastructure, just transition, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable living, system change, talking to a climate skeptic

Barren land, cracked dirt with a dead tree and grey sky

It’s hard to believe that there are still people at large who think the climate crisis is a hoax. But then, there are people who think the Earth is flat, and that COVID-19 is a power-play by

Decarbonizing the Steel Industry

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, YouTube Channel April 15, 2022April 15, 2022Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, construction, Global Warming, H2 Green Steel, Kobe Steel, recycled steel, Steel, Steel manufacturing, Steel recycling, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, the construction industry

Today we’re exploring the most used and most important engineering material in the world: steel.

How to Green Your Business: Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability March 22, 2022March 22, 2022business cards, Carbon Footprint, eco-friendly, employee values, energy saving, ESG investing, greenwashing, Renewable Energy, sustainable, sustainable business

High rise building with glass and reflection of trees in the windows

If you’re thinking about starting a business, why not make it sustainable? Building sustainability practices into your business can benefit your company in numerous ways. Today, consumers are eager to support businesses that are making efforts to

Can I be eco-aware and still enjoy carbonated drinks?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Sustainability March 15, 2022March 13, 2022aqueous carbonic acid, beverages, carbon dioxide, Carbon Footprint, carbonated beverages, carbonation, CO2, soda pop, Soda Stream, soft drink

It might not be the first thing you think when you hear that fssst when you open a can of soda, but you’ve just released some carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Gasp. IKR? But before you swear

Recycling steel is great. But decarbonizing the industry is better.

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Recycling, Technology February 22, 2022February 23, 2022Boston Metal, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, coking coal, green hydrogen, H2 Green Steel, Iron Ore, Kobe Steel, Renewable Energy, Steel recycling, Sustainability

low angle shot of steel work with sparks flying

Steel provides the necessary framework for roads, bridges, railways, housing, and every type of transportation modality. It’s also used in abundance in household appliances like fridges, cooking utensils like saucepans, furniture, and surgical instruments. It seems even

New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

What you need to know about the Infrastructure Bill – from a Climate Perspective

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Current Events, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Renewable Energy, Transportation January 11, 2022June 10, 2022American Society of Civil Engineers, Climate Change, Climate crisis, ecosystem restoration, EV, First Street Foundation, flooding, IIJA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden, Renewable Energy, stormwater

There sure was a lot of talk about this Bill for a long time before anything happened. But on November 15th 2021, the highly anticipated $1.2 Trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed into

Countdown to a Sustainable New Year

Chrystal, Ben and Meghan Carbon Footprint, Sustainability December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Consumption, plastic free, Plastic pollution, Recycling plastic, Recycling tips, reduce reuse recycle, Sustainability, Sustainability certification, sustainable, sustainable energy, sustainable fashion, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, sustainable shopping, water conservation, water usage

Let’s countdown our faves from 2021 and take them with us into a more sustainable 2022!