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‘Tis the season for shopping and presents, stuffing our faces and traveling to far places! But have you ever thought about how all of that holiday cheer increases your carbon footprint? Between buying, wrapping, traveling, festive lights, decorative trees, and celebrating, the end of year holidays substantially increase the amount of waste and electricity we generate which in turn, substantially increases our carbon footprints.
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With the rise of the Internet and the age of the smartphone, information is now at the tip of our fingers 24 hours a day. But this has also given rise to a ton of misinformation. Unfortunately, poorly researched news articles and sensationalism are now the norm for even mainstream media. So, today we’re taking a look at some of the most common myths about our favorite subject: sustainability.
Read moreWe truly understand that being sustainable is daunting in lots of ways, and the perceived cost is high up on that list. Small and consistent steps, taken by a steadily growing number of people, is what we need to successfully transition to a sustainable planet.
Read moreWatching sports, checking out a live show, binge watching your favorite series, today, Lexi breaks down the Carbon Footprint of your favorite entertainment!
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Thanksgiving is fast approaching in the United States and it’s time to think roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, family, football, food comas and over 293 million dollars of food waste
Read moreImpossible Burgers at Burger King, Beyond Meat Tacos at Dos Toros, Beyond Meat at KFC… what do YOU think of the latest in burger technology?
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For anyone trying to live a sustainable lifestyle, most of your daily thinking goes into what reductions you can make to your food and home energy. But have you ever considered the Carbon Footprint of your entertainment?
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Discussions on the carbon emissions produced by the United States inevitably get redirected towards China. While China as a country emits over double the total CO2 emissions than the US, there is a lot more to the
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Today Lexi looks at some of the easiest ways to reduce our Carbon Footprint while living in the Big Apple. Here are your Top 10 sustainable tips! Let us know in the comments for any more great ideas or what city you want to see next!
Read moreWhether purchasing online or in the store, there is a good chance your product has arrived via some shipping method. Lexi takes a look at the different options available and where they rank on the sustainable index.
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