Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are environmentally sound. There are many different ways that a company can greenwash their product or image. The marketing by massive corporations is done by very smart people with enormous budgets, so there’s no shame in having fallen for greenwashing. But we’re here to help make sure it doesn’t happen again!
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Veganism: a More Complex Plant Based Diet Than You Thought
Does a vegan diet really help individuals eat more sustainably? The answer is actually more complex than a simple yes or no.
Read moreWant to know how to succeed at New Year’s Resolutions?
Don’t make any. There…I said it. And it feels good to even say that out loud!! Let alone walk into 2021 without any resolutions on my brain. And you betcha…if you don’t make any, you won’t fail!
Read moreCountdown with the Hive to a New Year
Let’s take a look back on 2020 with a mind toward what we will accomplish together in 2021!
Read moreThe problem with Greenwashing, and how to spot it
You’ve probably noticed the sudden abundance of products which are eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, green, biodegradable, sustainable, natural, sourced sustainably, recycled, recyclable, compostable, and so on and so forth. There’s an exhausting list of terms which could be
Read moreThe Building Blocks of Life and Sustainability: Phosphorus
Life as we know it requires phosphorus.
Read moreNatural Resources: What is the Earth Running Out Of?
Today, we’re talking about resources. Specifically, non-renewable resources or finite resources which cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with our current rates of consumption.
Read moreMoving House? This is How You Can Do it Sustainably
What’s an eco-conscious sustainability warrior to do when faced with moving house? We’ve got some tips!
Read more7 Proven Tips for a Simply Sustainable Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is looking more than a little different this year. As COVID infection rates are rising in the US and elsewhere, and travel and gathering bans are in effect, we not have only have sustainability on our mind for our planet, but also for everyone’s health and safety. So please, be respectful of your region’s travel and gathering restrictions. Wear a mask. And while it may be a little disappointing to have to modify some traditions, think of it this way: keeping it local and tight-knit is actually more sustainable. You’ll save the emissions from transportation, it’s easier to buy less for fewer guests which will mean less food waste, and staying local means your opportunity to buy local is increased.
Read moreGiving Thanks with the Planet in Mind – 5 Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
swrm is here to challenge you to make this year’s Thanksgiving your most sustainable one yet! While 2020 may not seem a year to entirely be thankful for, we’re thankful for everyone who is taking COVID-19 precautions–which
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