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As many of us have plans to travel on the roads during the next few weeks, a sustainability topic related to snow and cold seems...

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...

I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...

I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email containing a link to a video about a small town in Paraguay where a music teacher and a carpenter used their imagination and the trash available in a nearby landfill to develop an orchestra. The instruments the kids use are made out of recycled trash, but you would never know it when listening to them. Please take a moment to watch (and listen

Greenhouse gas emissions are created throughout a plastic product's life cycle and can be significantly affected by the type of plastic.

One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...

Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...

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....

Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...

Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person per year. I am guessing that this number has gone up in the last six years, especially because it also includes plastic bags that are used for food storage. It is true that plastic is very effective at storing and insulating food with little to no leakage, but as mentioned many times in previous articles, there are a host of environmental co