Earth911 Podcast, March 18, 2019: Global Recycling Day
The Global Recycling Day episode of Sustainability in Your Ear features a conversation about the future of recycling, circular economies, the business value of preserving resources, and the power...
View ArticleThe Greenest Little House Addition and Income Generator
If you’re an avid viewer of Tiny House Nation on the FYI network, then you’ve marveled at the incredible feats new homeowners go through to downsize their lives. From single-dwellers to families of...
View ArticleIs Himalayan Pink Salt Really Better for You?
You may have seen advertisements for Himalayan pink salt that claim it’s much better for you than regular, refined table salt. Are these claims true? It turns out there’s more to the story than simply...
View ArticleHow to Evaluate Your Charity Choices
New charity scams come to light every day. With 1.8 million nonprofits registered in the United States, it is not easy to tell whether a charity you’ve never heard of is legitimate. How do you make...
View ArticleZero-Waste Cleaning and Laundry Tips
Similar to a forest ecosystem, zero-waste cleaning systems produce nothing that can’t be reused and repurposed. Waste to one system is food for another. This concept is inspiring to many people wishing...
View ArticleDaily Cute: Crab Eating a Cherry
It’s just so dainty! This crab eating a cherry just might change your mind about eating these little creatures. ❤️🦀🍒 pic.twitter.com/qSNRDpKQCg — John Oberg (@JohnOberg) March 10, 2019 Check back...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your No-Sugar Diet Interesting
Let’s be clear. You like sugar because it tastes good. Who doesn’t like sugar for that reason? When you consume sugar your taste buds go off like fireworks and shoot signals to your brain. Your brains...
View ArticleHow to Improve Your Grip
A stronger grip can yield benefits in the weight room and the workplace. Nearly every daily activity relies on the muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms. Think typing an email, brushing your...
View ArticleThe Surprising Recycling Mistake You’re Probably Making
Who else has been proudly removing the cap from plastic bottles before tossing then into the recycling bin? After all, caps and bottles are generally made of different types of plastic. Making sure...
View ArticleDaily Cute: Removing Fishing Hooks from Sharks
Our Promise: Welcome to Care2, the world’s largest community for good. Here, you’ll find over 45 million like-minded people working towards progress, kindness, and lasting impact. Care2 Stands...
View Article7 Common Conditions Garlic May Help Improve
You’re missing out on many health benefits if you don’t eat garlic every day. It’s one of the most well-researched herbs, and research shows it offers plenty of health benefits. Even before scientist...
View ArticleWhy a Burning River Should Give You Hope
There’s a picture of water I think about a lot. It’s not a loon on a misty lake. It’s not the classic Canadian image showing the back of a favorite paddling mate in the bow of a canoe. It’s a picture...
View ArticleIs Your Dog Ready for Spring?
You welcome the showers, flowers and warmer weather. But the spring season can pose some challenges if you have a dog. So is your dog ready for spring? Here are seven pet safety hazards to watch out...
View Article15 Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy House
It’s the most refreshing time of the year. Yes, spring cleaning season has rolled around again. And even if you have no intention of making an official spring cleaning to-do list, there are still...
View ArticleHow Trader Joe’s Will Save a Million Pounds of Plastic
Last year, Trader Joe’s officially announced that it would be making some major company-wide shifts—namely, to up its sustainability standards and reduce its plastic waste. While it all started as a...
View ArticleWhat Is Fair Trade Worth?
Fair Trade is meant to be a model of sustainable ethical trade that puts people and planet first. It is a conscious-consumption alternative to the neoliberal ideal of free trade that puts corporate...
View ArticleGreen Your Kitty’s Litter Box
You may be a cat owner — or owned by a cat; it’s hard to tell. But when it comes to cat litter, you and your cat will enjoy environmentally friendly litter more than the clay variety. Clay litter is...
View Article8 Natural Ways to Control Pain
If you’ve ever struggled with acute or chronic pain, you know how disruptive it can be to your life and well-being. And taking pain-relieving drugs can come with many side effects, including potential...
View ArticleEarth911 Podcast, March 29, 2019: Sana Packaging Aims for Sustainable Cannabis
The fast-growing cannabis industry is a growing source of packaging waste, with billions of packages made of plastic, composite materials, and glass already contributing to a new problem. Sana...
View Article2018 Ferrous Metal Recycling Sees Strong Growth
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) sponsors this posting. Ferrous scrap metal — all the metals that include iron — is of growing importance to the development of a more sustainable...
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