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March 15, 2020

The Good Green Stuff: Eco-Friendly Landscaping Practices for Businesses

March 15, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Anita Ginsburg

As the world grows more environmentally aware, businesses are adopting new methodologies to help reduce waste and decrease their ecological footprint. When the topic of “going green” is discussed, most people assume that only large-scale operations will have any effect but in reality, even changes in simple landscape maintenance can greatly impact the environment. Here are some ways to make commercial landscaping more eco-friendly.

March 11, 2020

The Future is Green—3 Inspiring Business Stories About Making a Difference

March 11, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Francesca Moretti

March is B-Corp month, and to celebrate, B Lab is pushing its Vote Every Day campaign to exciting new heights. That means that B-Corps around the world are gearing up to highlight all the fantastic ways they are making a difference both socially and environmentally, while engaging consumers in forward-thinking plans to build a greener future.

March 04, 2020

5 Planting Trends to Adopt in 2020

March 04, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

As a hobby, gardening has a lot going for it. It's affordable, it's physically active, the whole family can get involved, and it adds value to the environment and your property. What was once viewed as an activity for the older generations in rural areas is seeing a resurgence thanks to the innovative and environmentally-conscious Millennial generation.

2020 brings with it a lot of new and exciting trends in planting. Here are some you'll want to adopt when tending to your plants this year.

March 03, 2020

Why you should be drinking hibiscus water

March 03, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

You might recognize the large, colorful red, yellow, white, or peach flowers of the hibiscus plant, especially if you live in one of the tropical, sub-tropical, or temperate climates in which it grows. In the Caribbean, hibiscus is used to make sorrel, a sweet drink that is made from the dried boiled leaves of the hibiscus sabdariffa species, flavored with spices like cinnamon and ginger, and frequently consumed around the Christmas holiday season. Did you know that aside from adding a rich and vibrant display to your garden that attracts beneficial pollinators, or providing a delicious beverage for the holiday season, hibiscus has several different medicinal uses? The flowers and leaves of this plant have been used for millennia for culinary purposes, and to make teas and liquids that can remedy a number of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, upset stomach, and bacterial infections.

February 27, 2020

Sustainable Packaging is Sensible Packaging (Infographic)

February 27, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Max Bracken

Today’s environmentally-conscious consumers expect businesses to show a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Read this guide to learn how you can boost your green credentials through packaging design.

In the age of Extinction Rebellions and zero-waste homes, many of the world’s most recognised brands are placing environmentally-friendly at the centre of their policies. For many companies, packaging design represents the best way of improving their sustainability. Not only will committing to sustainable packaging allow you to help combat climate change, but it may also greatly enhance your company’s reputation and profits.

February 23, 2020

Eco-Friendly Stain Removal Hacks for Tough Stains

February 23, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Zach Painter

Have you ever been out to eat for an important date, only to spill sauce or your beverage on your shirt or pants? It’s a social blunder that’s hard to recover from, especially if the stain is noticeable. However, what’s even worse is the fact that you have to properly wash the article of clothing to make sure the stain is removed and you can wear it again!

This takes a lot of effort if you really think about it: most people will simply throw the article of clothing into their washing machine, which actually takes a lot of effort, energy, and money over time! The average American household consumes over 13,000 gallons of water a year on washing clothes alone, so you can imagine how that affects your utility bill and the environment.

February 12, 2020

8 Tips for Making Your Business Space More Energy Efficient

February 12, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Chloe Taylor

Being energy efficient is important for any business these days. Maintaining maximum productivity without increasing emissions is a challenge; however not all companies manage to find optimal solutions. Here are some tested and proven ways to increase energy efficiency in a commercial environment.

October 19, 2019

The Zero-Waste Retail Revolution (Infographic)

October 19, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

The Zero-Waste Movement: A Quick Primer

The goal of the zero-waste movement is to prevent waste from being sent to landfills, incinerators or the ocean. Proponents of zero-waste work towards this goal by reducing the amount of waste that they produce in the first place and by finding more sustainable ways to manage your waste. Bea Johnson, one of the leading influencers in the movement, offers up the five R’s as a helpful starting point for aspiring zero-wasters:

October 13, 2019

How to Encourage Children to Be More Sustainable

October 13, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

As helping the environment has become an essential part of everyone's day, it’s important to also encourage children to be more sustainable. While it might take a little longer to help your children understand the environmental benefits, repetition is key, and naturally over time they will start to copy your actions and understand your reasoning. If you’re looking for new ways to encourage your children to be more sustainable, here are 5 ways they can make a difference.

August 13, 2019

Tips For An Eco-Friendly Business Facility

August 13, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

guest post by Dan Dulik

The primary reason for going green is to reduce our environmental impact and help keep the planet healthy. However, many business leaders can find it difficult to see the bigger picture and wrap their heads around the long-term ramifications of these initiatives. Fortunately, eco-friendly facilities provide a number of benefits that companies can experience almost immediately. Improving a building’s energy efficiency can reduce consumption of utilities and lead to lower overhead costs, for example. Making better use of natural light — by opening window blinds or installing skylights — can have a positive impact on employee morale while also saving lighting costs.

June 21, 2019

Top 4 ways to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle

June 21, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Rosana Beechum

Due to the ongoing discussion about global warming and climate change, more people are starting to change their day-to-day behavior to help protect the planet. If you want to contribute to this, you’ll need to start making some adjustments that will help you do your part for the environment. The following tips can not only help you make a difference, they’ll also enable you to lead a healthier lifestyle.

May 29, 2019

How Driving Commutes in Your State are Affecting Global Climate Change

May 29, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

Early yesterday morning I sat seething in my car after finishing a 1.5-hour commute (one way!) to my kids’ school, a journey that normally takes a little over half an hour. Among my gripes (Why is it that SOME folks just can’t drive in the rain? Why is public transportation here so much slower and more expensive than driving?) and promises (I will carpool to work next year when my kids can take the school shuttle; my next vehicle WILL be 100% electric) was a thought that I have often had while sitting in bad traffic in the metro Washington, D.C. area. How much longer can we keep up this love affair with our gas-powered vehicles before it’s too late to do anything about reversing climate change?

According to scientists, it’s under 12 years.

May 26, 2019

Why Growing a Food Garden Is More Important Than Ever

May 26, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

The industrial food system, sometimes referred to as industrial agriculture, or “big ag,” refers to the current system of commercial food production, which relies heavily on synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This system developed during World War II, when militaries relied on chemical weapons to fuel their war machines. After the war, the leftover chemicals began to be used in agricultural applications, enabling farmers to go from self-sufficiency to major commercial growth in a relatively short span of time. However, the technologies that enabled farming to go big also brought changes that are currently threatening the livelihood and health of farming families, their workers, the environment, and each one of us.

April 14, 2019

Yogurt Bread

April 14, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

In my last year of college, one of my housemates and best friends was a guy who knew how to make the best potato breads I’ve ever tasted. That was my introduction to bread making, and I’ve loved it ever since. Making bread at home is a pretty basic DIY skill that anyone can master with a little practice, and basic bread requires few ingredients – flour, water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Check the store brands you buy – most have added ingredients, and if you see a lot more ingredients in that list than the ones I’ve named above, then you know the bread is over-processed, full of preservatives, and possibly contains chemical substances – like phosphates -- that have been linked in clinical studies with intestinal inflammation, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and heart problems when they are eaten on a regular basis. Store-bought breads are also not cheap, and a single artisan loaf or “healthy” brand can cost $5 or more.

So learning to make bread at home can not only save you money, it can also help you avoid some of the health problems that come with regularly eating processed foods.

April 08, 2019

Sustainable Food Initiatives and How Eco Labels Drive the Consumers (Infographic)

April 08, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Hannah Findlay

Food has always been a big part of our lives. In the past it was either an object of constant worry for the poor, or a way for the rich to enjoy life through over-indulgent eating. Only in the past century have people started wondering about the healthfulness of our meals, and how food production is affecting the planet. Initially they were concerned about body image and health, the rising threat of cholesterol-related diseases and obesity, and finally people became aware of the dangers of unsustainable food production for future generations.