While we often consider the health ramifications of imbibing responsibly on our bodies, today we’re going talk about how happy hour affects our planet.
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Sustainable Weddings
COVID cannot stop love! But now, more than ever, keeping it small, keeping it local, and keeping it sustainable are the very best ways to show your love for each other and our Earth. So, let’s take a walk down the aisle and say, “I do” to sustainability.
Read moreLow Carb(on) Cooking with the Hive!
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 moreThe Carbon Footprint of Whisky
Thanks 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 moreEthical Shopping
We 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 moreswrm Fairy Tales of Sustainability
Today, 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 moreCompost and the City
Hey 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 moreBesides carbon counting, here’s what you can do to shop sustainably
Grab some fantastic sustainable shopping advice from eco-warrior Lindsay Karlsen, from VALYOS – an online eco-friendly marketplace!
Why is sustainable shopping important? The global population is expected to rise to 8.5 billion people by 2030 with the middle class increasing by 3 billion people over the next 20 years. Since 1990 the amount of natural resources extracted per person has risen from 8.1 tonnes to almost 12 tonnes in 2015. That’s a huge increase in demand which will continue to put a strain on the planetary boundaries, if not addressed.
Read moreFashion and Sustainability
Now is the perfect time to take a look at your sustainability goals in terms of your wardrobe. Dig deep into the darkness of your closet and take stock. What can actually be worn? What can be repaired or repurposed? What can be donated? You don’t have to sacrifice sustainability for great fashion!
Read moreSuper Simple Food Waste Fixes
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.
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