What Exactly Is Zero Waste? “Zero waste” is a term that describes the process of sending nothing to landfill. It doesn’t mean that you create no waste whatsoever. Experts call the zero waste movement a circular economy. We currently take resources from the planet, use them, and then bury the waste in a big hole, dump it in the ocean, or litter the environment—this is a ... Continue Reading
11 Remarkable Things People Have Done to Save The Earth
Proactive people are doing miracles every day trying to save the earth. This post from Bright Side showcases 11 inspiring stories about people who gave our planet a second chance. For the past century, our planet has been seriously damaged. More and more people realize that the planet is in danger. But while some of them are talking, others are actually doing something ... Continue Reading
This School Is Bringing Fun Back To Food With Sustainable Farming
An elementary school in The Bronx is using sustainable farming as a vehicle for change. As students fall in love with the process of growing their own food, it instills in them a sense of pride and a new interest in what they're putting into their bodies. Check out, in this post from MindBodyGreen, how they do it over at P.S. 55. Tucked within the poorest congressional ... Continue Reading
Self-Funded Research Says Monsanto GMO is Safe
Monsanto GMO foods are safe to eat, claims a new report from a research group that receives funds from the agricultural supplies giant itself. This post from March Against Monsanto discusses a new report, claiming GMOs are safe, from a research group that takes millions from Monsanto. Public skepticism is growing over a new report that claims genetically modified (GE or GMO) ... Continue Reading
Is Consumption Getting Out of Hand?
For a sustainable lifestyle, we need to reduce our focus on economic growth, materialism and consumption. This post from 1 Million Women turns the focus on the need to consider the impact of our unbridled consumption on the environment. LESS STUFF = MORE LIFE Walking to work every morning through a major shopping centre is my daily reminder that consumption is getting out of ... Continue Reading