

Carbon Emissions: Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
As we jump into the biggest travel season of the year, I wanted to focus on the amount of emissions that are created using various forms...
Nov 26, 2024


Formed or Just Informed?
I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...
Oct 31, 2024


The Landfill Orchestra
I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email...
Oct 1, 2024


Carbon Footprint of Plastic
As was discussed in the previous article, the plastics we use typically come in one of six forms: (1) polyethylene terephthalate (PET),...
Sep 16, 2024


Plastic Recycling - Categories 1 to 7
One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...
Sep 5, 2024


Update: Sustainable Keurig K-Cup Alternatives & Compostable Snack Packaging
Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...
Jul 17, 2024


Reducing e-waste through your laptop and smartphone
It is estimated that as of 2023, the United States is producing about 6.9 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) each year ( U.S....
Jun 27, 2024


Paper Products: Sustainable Napkins
Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...
May 31, 2024


Safe & Sustainable Food Storage
Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...
May 15, 2024


Earth Day (Monday, April 22)
Have you questioned the reason that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22? On this day in 1970 the modern environmental movement...
Apr 22, 2024
