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October 05, 2022

Top 4 Eco-Friendly Cannabis Packaging Options

October 05, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Gabe Nelson

The cannabis industry revolves around the production and trade of plant-based products. Hence, it is essential to understand and practice the importance of sustainability in the cannabis industry. Moreover, cannabis consumers generally understand the consequences of the degradation of non-renewable resources; and strive to adopt eco-friendly practices. Here, we have enlisted the top 4 eco-friendly cannabis packaging options.

September 21, 2022

Five Things You Should Know about Using Biodegradable Products

September 21, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Biodegradable materials have been used for decades but they've recently seen an increase in popularity due to environmental concerns. Nowadays people are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional products. Using biodegradable products can be one way to go green. These products not only help the environment, but they're also better than their alternatives. However, they are not a complete solution to the problem of waste, and biodegradable products are not completely problem-free. Here are five things you need to be aware of when using biodegradable materials.

September 07, 2022

How to Make Your Restaurant More Sustainable

September 07, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Delicia Warren

There are so many important considerations when it comes to running a safe, attractive, and successful restaurant business that it might seem overwhelming to attempt to add another goal. Fortunately, trying to become more sustainable in your business doesn’t have to interrupt any of your other plans and, in many cases, will improve your business in surprising ways. If you are looking for ways to make your restaurant more sustainable and environmentally conscious, read this brief guide.

August 17, 2022

Keeping Cities Cool: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook

August 17, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Global warming is fast becoming the greatest threat to the future of humanity. The threat arises from climatic change and human activities such as urbanization, which accounts for between 71 and 76 percent of final energy consumption around the world, according to the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat). Since cities and urban locations play such a significant role in generating heat and carbon emissions, there is an urgent need to make them more sustainable through different measures provided by organizations such as the United Nations.

May 25, 2022

Three examples of sustainable engineering

May 25, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

As the impacts of global warming continue to be felt across the world, it’s becoming increasingly important to find and implement sustainable solutions to environmental issues. In this way, sustainable engineering could have a key part to play in protecting the planet now, and for many years to come.

April 18, 2022

4 Reasons Why You Should Support Organic Farming

April 18, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

(This post is Part II of a 3-part series on Organic farming and food) .You can read Part I, written by our intern Olivia McSweeny, by clicking this link.

How many of us have considered organically grown food to be more appealing – at least in principle – to conventionally grown items? Yet despite increasing demand for organically grown food, organic farming occupies a small part of total farmland in the US. The evidence is mixed, with some studies suggesting an increase in organic farming over prior years, and others suggesting a decrease.

April 03, 2022

Essential Facts to Know About Go Green Production & Manufacturing

April 03, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

The production and manufacturing sector has always been in a never-ending competition where various companies try to improve upon their products and services. For several years, companies involved in tire manufacturing have been efficiently trying to develop production processes in a way that promotes sustainability.

April 01, 2022

3 Reasons Why We Need to Get Rid of Fast Fashion

April 01, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

The manufacture of clothing is a major contributor to the climate crisis. According to the UN Environment Programme, fashion accounts for up to 10% of carbon dioxide output around the world, more than the international travel and shipping industries combined. There are so many fashion brands that are putting a strain on our environment, and it’s ultimately unclear whether fast fashion can truly ever be sustainable: clothing brands such as Forever 21, Zara, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Rip Curl, etc. engage in manufacturing practices that are anything but. sustainable..

These brands are not only putting a huge strain on the environment but on their workers as well: many of them have been caught paying less than minimum wage. They have also been exposed for their unsafe work environments and how they treat their workers on the job. Yet brands such as these have made promises to be more sustainable and treat their workers better. Should we believe them?

January 09, 2022

How to Make Your Fashion Choices More Ethical and Sustainable

January 09, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

Today's consumers are increasingly aware of the human and environmental costs of the clothes they wear. According to recent surveys, buyers want eco-friendly garments—and they're willing to pay the price for sustainable men's suede sneakers and other items.

Despite the push for sustainability, many companies are sending mixed signals. Fashion brands in the United States and worldwide are bombarding us with marketing messages about recycled and organic fibers, environmentally friendly collections, and vegan offerings. At the same time, though, they tell us that clothing is all but disposable and we need a new outfit for every occasion.

November 03, 2021

Sustainability Tips for Your Day-to-Day Life

November 03, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Matt Casadona

In the past, sustainability was associated with hippies and tree-hugging, but as more generations have begun to pay attention to the ways we are destroying our planet, it’s become a hot topic and one many people, young or old, are exploring. As you become aware of how your everyday life-- from your morning commute to your meals-- affects your carbon footprint and the planet, you’ll need ways to help you live more sustainably. Here are some of the simplest ways to become more sustainable without drastically altering your lifestyle.

September 26, 2021

The Future Is Electric: Here Are the Best-Prepared U.S. Cities for Electric Cars (Infographic)

September 26, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

With more people than ever becoming aware of the effects of their consumer choices on climate change, many have made the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). While Norway has the largest EV use in the world, followed by Iceland and Sweden, the US is dr iving ma ss sales both at home and abroad (thanks, Tesla!), and as of 2018 had over one million registered EV vehicles on the road.

July 20, 2021

Passive Houses: How They Work and What They Offer

July 20, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Our homes use a lot of energy. From electric appliances to heating and air conditioning systems, all of our essentials tend to make living spaces less green. While various eco-friendly home repairs can help with this problem, those looking to truly level up their energy-saving should learn about passive houses.

July 11, 2021

Eco-Friendly Packaging & Green Shipping Ideas

July 11, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Katreena Sarmiento

Since the pandemic first hit, many physical establishments have opted to do their transactions online since people are going out less often. Lockdown and quarantine is a new reality for many people nowadays. Because of this new confinement to our houses, we therefore rely on online businesses for our daily transactions.

How do you enjoy opening your parcels and packages? Do you also do unboxing challenges when an exciting order arrives?

June 06, 2021

8 Ways to Do Sustainable Gardening

June 06, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Penny Roussis

Tending a garden is beneficial not only to the overall aesthetic of your house but also to the environment. It can cut down CO2 in the atmosphere and it also provides shelter to birds, butterflies, and bees, which all take part in beautifying the space by pollinating flowering plants.

But did you know that gardening, if done right, can help Mother Nature even more?

May 23, 2021

How to Turn Cardboard into Useful Items for the Home

May 23, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Cassandra Rosas

Almost everyone has gone through a period of time in their lives when they had a cumulous of cardboard boxes that they didn’t know what to do with. Instead of throwing in them in the trash, recycle or upcycle them! There are numerous ways to upcycle cardboard into actually useful items for the home, the kids, your pets and even your office.