What do you know about carbon offsets? Maybe you’re thinking about purchasing them to offset the pollution you create in your daily activities or perhaps you’ve already bought them as holiday gifts for family, friends and colleagues? Either way, you probably want to...
When it comes to purchasing carbon offsets, it’s important to know what you’re buying. One of the most important things to look for is transparency. It’s critical to know that the company selling the carbon offsets maintains the highest project standards. Each project...
Avoiding hours lost in soul-sucking traffic isn’t the only reason you may want to rethink your daily commute. Transportation is now the biggest source of U.S. carbon emissions, with 80% of total pollution coming from automobiles. As someone who cares about Mother...
Ever wonder how much your everyday activities impact the environment? The average American produces 36,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions each year, or about 3,000 lbs. each month. Think about this: The 3,000 lbs. of pollution that you create monthly is equivalent...
A little money can go a long way when it comes to offsetting your carbon footprint. Purchasing carbon offsets can affordably help fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or champion alternative energy. In fact, the American Wind Energy Association...
What is “food sustainability”? It’s basically the art, the ability to feed people without damaging the environment; with concern for animal welfare, soil and water quality, the individuals and communities involved in the production of that food and food safety....
If you’re reading this article, you’re a person who cares about our planet. You likely turn off the lights when you leave your house and use the recycling bins located around town and available to your home. As a person who’s concerned about the Earth’s ecosystems,...
It’s the world’s most famous beer festival! Each year, from mid to late September through the first weekend in October, more than six million visitors - dressed in lederhosen and dirndls - head to Munich, Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest. Given that 5.6 million...
Anyone who has lived through a hurricane can attest to the fear and anxiety they create. Communities go into hurricane preparedness overdrive when anticipating a huge storm, but once the winds die down and the waters recede, we often don’t know how to start the...
So you’re in the path of the hurricane?! Time is of the essence. You need to move quickly, taking every step to ensure your personal safety and to protect your home and possessions. Whether you plan to evacuate or ride out the storm at home, here are some hurricane...
