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Today, we’re talking with Kirsten Midura, Head of Operations at Sea Hive, an organization dedicated to fighting plastic waste before it enters our oceans. Sea Hive works with companies to help them choose plastic-free packaging for their products, and also offers information and educational materials on the plastic pollution problem facing the world today.
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No conversation about sustainable consumption would be complete without turning our heads towards, (or maybe, lifting our glasses for) what we drink. We often consider the health ramifications of imbibing responsibly on our bodies, but it’s time we start considering that responsible drinking includes understanding the ramifications for our environment, as well.
Read moreTalking about our climate crisis can be a little unnerving for most of us, especially when we don’t know our audience. But it is an essential discussion we need to have in order to understand and educate each other on how to live a sustainable lifestyle. So, how do you talk with people about your passion for our planet? What type of sustainable warrior are you?
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The price of goods and services has been changing ever since the invention of money. When exactly that was is based on conjecture, as money was invented long before written text, but value of goods has always
Read moreWondering how to be more sustainable as a renter? There are most definitely things you can do to make apartment living eco-friendlier wherever you are, and today, we’ve put together some helpful hints to get you on your way!
Read moreToday, we’re talking about food waste. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – one third of all food produced for human consumption.
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We all want to do what we can to reduce our carbon footprint and help the planet, but that can seem difficult, if not impossible, when you don’t own your home or apartment.
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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – one third of all food produced for human consumption.
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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.
Read moreWith 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.
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