Sustainability

Is it easier to live sustainably in the country or the city?

Chrystal Sustainability, YouTube Channel June 11, 2023June 11, 2023Carbon Footprint, city life, Climate crisis, country life, Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, urban spread

Today we take a look at the opportunities and challenges we face when we live in either the city or a countryside location.

Country Vs City. Which is better from a sustainability standpoint?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, Climate Action, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Sustainability, Waste Solutions, Water May 23, 2023May 13, 2023city living, Climate crisis, country living, driving efficiently, public transit, shared transport, Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle

aerial view of a city skyline at sunset, with a cloudy sky

It’s a question as old as time: City versus Country. Do you prefer busy cities or quieter countryside living? We explore both, from a sustainability standpoint.

We need to do better than ‘Sustainable Travel’

Chrystal Carbon Offsetting, Climate Action, Climate Change, Emissions, Environment, Sustainability, Travel April 23, 2023May 13, 2023Carbon Footprint, Future of Tourism Coalition, regenerative travel, Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle, Travel

Arguments from climate delayers and how to handle them

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Emissions, Environment, Sustainability, YouTube Channel April 16, 2023May 13, 2023Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, climate delayer, climate denier, climate hoax, Climate Science, climate skeptic, sustainable lifestyle

6 Arguments from Climate Delayers & How to Deal with Them

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Science, Sustainability, YouTube Channel March 14, 2023May 13, 2023Climate Change, Climate crisis, climate delay, climate denier, Climate Science, climate skeptic, Renewable Energy

It’s hard to believe that there are still people at large who think the climate crisis is a hoax. What would be the point of that so-called hoax? Who would benefit? And what exactly would they gain?

Cities are finding a new greener identity

Chrystal Biodiversity, Carbon Sequestration, Environment, Sustainability January 9, 2023January 4, 2023

Cityscape with lots of white concrete buildings and green space and trees

Cities are known as ‘concrete jungles’, with never ending construction and rapidly decreasing greenery. Some cities are working to find a new greener identity.

Hosting a great party – while being a good guest on Earth!

Chrystal Current Events, Sustainability December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

People at a beach party, dancing against a backdrop of sunset

Parties are awesome! But let’s not make the planet pay with excess waste and single use plastics. We can host a great party AND be a good guest on Earth!

How to talk to young kids about the climate crisis

Chrystal Climate Action, Climate Change, Environment, Parenting, Sustainability November 29, 2022December 9, 2023children, family, parenthood

Woman holding a small child in a field of green at sunset. Child pointing toward the sky.

Only 45% of parents talk to their kids about the climate crisis. It’s a really tough subject! But it’s important, so we’d like to help increase that number.

How to greenify your business or workplace

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Electricity, Emissions, Environment, Sustainability, YouTube Channel November 11, 2022November 11, 2022business decisions, cotton business cards, energy conservation, entrepreneur, ESG, Green business, greenery in the workplace, LCA, life cycle assessment, reclaimed furniture, remote working, Sustainability, sustainability policy, sustainability tips, sustainable business, triple bottom line

It’s becoming obvious that it’s not enough for a business to make money. It must do so in an environmentally responsible way. So what are some of the opportunities for embedding sustainability into your business, or the one you work for? Tune into this video to find out how to greenify your business!

The Infrastructure Bill holds great promise for the environment!

Chrystal Batteries, Environment, Sustainability, YouTube Channel September 16, 2022November 5, 2022climate mitigation, environmental stewardship, IIJA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Bill, legislation, youtube

The Infrastructure Bill, known as the IIJA, paves the way for some great improvements across roads, railways, EV charging, extreme storm protection and even pollinator habitats! Let’s dive in!