There are a lot of options out there for apartment dwellers who want to compost, and like most things it’s not as simple as one style fits all. It’s about finding what works best for you. Try something! And if it doesn’t work for you… try something else! This is an easy indoor compost option […]

Sometimes it can be easy to gloss over environmental news, especially when you feel oversaturated by depressing statistics. Well, here’s some news that we can be really excited about: More than 250 of the world’s largest organizations including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, SC Johnson, and H&M have just signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The commitment […]

Picture this: You reach for your trusty jar of nut butter only to realize that the “best by” date has come and gone. Do you give it a sniff and proceed as normal or throw it away assuming it has gone bad? If you fall into the latter camp, you’re not alone: According to a […]

Palau is set to become the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen in an effort to protect its vulnerable coral reefs. The government has signed a law that restricts the sale and use of sunscreen and skincare products that contain a list of ten different chemicals. Researchers believe that these ingredients are […]

Scientists in Hawaii discover a tiny baby octopus on plastic marine debris while conducting coral reef monitoring. It is so small that it’s just the size of a pea. Tiny Octopus On Plastic Debris Last August, scientists at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Hawaii posted several photos of a tiny baby octopus that they […]

In the midst of new plans to weaken or dismantle Obama-era environment policies like air pollution and fuel economy rules, President Donald Trump threw some support behind cleaning up the oceans in early October. And, while environmental organizations nationwide and on Kauai are applauding the step, some say more needs to be done. “While there […]

A local group is using the Halloween holiday to teach young students about the impact of plastic on the environment. On Wednesday, the Audubon Naturalist Society, a Chevy Chase-based environmental organization, planned to host two groups of local preschoolers who will search the group’s Woodend Sanctuary for “monsters”—plastic creatures created by Montgomery County Public Schools […]

Fans of Halloween are being asked to remember about plastic usage by Sea Life Blackpool. The aquarium says the event produces huge quantities of ‘pointless plastic’, such as costumes, decorations and throwaway items and wants people to start re-using them similar to Christmas decorations. Matthew Titherington, general manager at SEA LIFE Blackpool said: “We’re encouraging […]

To me, the back-to-school months of September and October feel more like the new year than January. There’s a general sense of inspiration about fall that prompts people of all ages to do more for themselves and the people and environment around them. Speaking as the helm of a recycling company on a mission to […]

Halloween is just around the corner, but when it comes to decorating your home for the spooky holiday, it can be a challenge to keep things eco-friendly. Most store-bought decorations are made with non-recyclable plastic and covered in toxic paint or synthetic fabrics. But there is no need for frivolous spending and waste when it […]