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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
Read moreThanks to all of you who have downloaded our App and sent through support and feedback! It really makes us proud. Today, we’re peeking behind the curtain to explore how we bring you the carbon footprint of products in our App.
Read moreWe recently had the pleasure of chatting with Lindsay Karlsen, founder of VALYOS, an eco-friendly online platform for ethical shopping. The amount of research required to find sustainable products and brands is not always possible with life’s busy schedule. This is where VALYOS can help you connect with sustainable brands and second-hand sellers who share your same sustainability values.
Read moreToday, from the Hive, we bring you classic tales of intrigue, suspense, and true love of sustainability! Once upon a time, in a magical land…
Read moreHey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive. A few weeks ago, we spoke with William Klimpert, Common Ground Compost’s resident data and waste management expert about composting in New York City. But there’ve been some huge changes in the world since then. So, today, we’re here with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, the Director of Common Ground Compost, to talk about those changes and what the future of composting looks like in the Big Apple.
Read moreGlobal seafood consumption has more than doubled in the last 50 years, with demand reaching a staggering 143 million metric tonnes. And with an anticipated 10 billion people expected to inhabit the planet by 2050, the demand for animal protein will increase by 52 percent, making sustainable and healthy approaches to feeding the world more critical than ever before.
So today, we’re going to talk more about one of the most nutritious and sustainable proteins available on the planet — if sourced responsibly.
Read moreMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first week of May is Sun Awareness Week. Skin cancer is the most common and preventable of all the cancers. And while we’re all desperate to get outside and catch some rays, it’s important to remember to protect our skin while also considering the effect those protections have on our environment.
No matter the season, we’re talking about how you can be sun safe and reef safe during these difficult times. BONUS: You won’t end up with a goofy mask burn!
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On an average year, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally – one third of all food produced for human consumption. And that was before a global pandemic struck. Now, between panic buying at the grocery store, restaurants closing worldwide, and food supply chains scrambling to readjust to our new “normal”, experts say that number is bound to increase.
So, we’ve come up with a few easy food waste fixes to help you tackle waste at home, and keep your sustainability goals in mind even during a crisis.
Read moreApril 22nd, 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement – a movement spawned to give voice to emerging public consciousness and concern about the state of our planet.
We love our Earth. And we know you do, too! From the mountains, to the oceans, to the jungles, to the forests, to the plains, our planet is truly amazing.
Read moreOne year ago, we launched our swrm YouTube channel. Since then, we’ve worked hard to bring you accurate and up to date buzz on climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability. And we promise to bring you so much more! Thanks for joining us on this amazing journey to a more sustainable way of life. We look forward to another year and always remember that transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle is habit changing and will take time. Reach out for support if you need to — the Hive has your back!
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