There's ample data to suggest that binge watching of The Mandalorian on Disney+ or shows on other streaming services is creating a bigger carbon footprint than you might realize—or that you may want. If you're looking to understand your digital carbon footprint and...
In the United States, paper towels can be found in nearly every home, office, and business. And it's not just here in the U.S., these disposable towels are a big business all over the world, with over $12 billion paper towels sold annually. [1] While paper towels are...
Plastic water bottles are so popular around the world that around 1 million bottles are bought and sold every minute. According to some estimates, that number is expected to increase by another 20% by the year 2021. [1] That insatiable desire for water bottles is not...
It is more critical than ever for brands to do their part to help protect the environment and become more sustainable. One reason for the increasing pressure for companies to go green, is consumers are increasingly spending their money with companies they feel are...
Convenient online shopping combined with deep discounts has helped make Black Friday and Cyber Monday some of the most massive shopping days of the year. During 2018 online sales hit a record of $7.9 billion, and even higher numbers are expected this year. [1] While...
Thanksgiving is all about family and tradition. Cooking the turkey, watching football, enjoying the company of friends and family are all time-honored traditions. The problem is many of these favorite activities have an increasingly negative impact on the environment....
Since recycling started to gain popularity in the 1960s, it has taken on a life of its own. Today, recycling helps limit waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, unite environmentally-minded individuals, and so much more. While millions have adopted recycling as part...
Every time you flip a switch, charge up your phone, or turn on a television, you are taking energy from the electrical grid. While you enjoy the convenience of on-demand electricity in your home or business, you may not be aware of the complicated infrastructure it...
If you care about the environment, then you probably already know why forests are so crucial to the health of our planet. They help preserve precious ecological systems and are one of the best natural ways to help remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. [1]...
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is nearly undetectable. However, this colorless, odorless gas that dissolves in water is always nearby. Every time you exhale, CO2 is released, and when fossil fuels are combusted, an even larger amount of this gas goes into the atmosphere. While...
