Sustainable Earth Energy Guide: Engage Middle and High School Students in Energy Education
Sustainable Earth’s Energy Guide In the education space, we know that teaching students about energy and the environment is essential in shaping their understanding of the world around them. But finding the right resources can be a challenge. That’s why we’re excited to introduce this comprehensive Energy Guide, designed specifically for middle and high school […]
Beauty at What Cost? The Environmental Impact of Cosmetic Ingredients and Materials
The beauty industry is a massive market, estimated at $48.8 billion and continuing to grow. Personal style and expression play a significant role in our lives, and makeup is a popular way to express ourselves. However, the impact of the beauty industry and cosmetic ingredients on the planet is immense and cannot be ignored. From […]
Why Soil is More Important than you Think
Did you know that 87% of life on Earth is sustained by just 39 inches of topsoil? The usable topsoil we have left is rapidly decreasing; over the past 40 years, we have lost 40% of our topsoil. According to the United Nations, we have only enough soil left for approximately 80 to 100 more […]
Reclaim Childhood: An Organization for Women and Girls, by Women and Girls
“Our mission is to create safe and inclusive spaces for refugee and local girls in Jordan to thrive by playing sports, working with coaches, and building community.” Rima Yacoub, Jordan Program Director for Reclaim Childhood Rima Yacoub, Jordan Program Director for Reclaim Childhood, 2021 WE Empower Finalist, Middle East and North Africa As an active […]
Housing for All: Addressing the Social and Environmental Implications of the Housing Crisis
Key Takeaways: The Housing Crisis: A Social and Environmental Issue The housing crisis is a pressing issue in many cities around the world. Rising housing prices, inadequate supply, and a lack of affordable options leave millions struggling to find a place to call home. According to a report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition […]
Discover Your Sustainability Superpower: Elevating Youth Voices in the Climate Movement
Have you ever felt worried or scared by the impending threat of climate change and what the future holds for our planet? Well, you are not alone. The American Psychological Association defines this chronic fear of environmental doom as eco-anxiety and it affects more than two-thirds of Americans. As a sustainability student who constantly reads […]
Creating a Community Through Compost: R. City
This summer, we launched our Sustainable Earth Small Business Awards (SESBA) and chose 15 winners who showcased outstanding sustainability commitments. In our new podcast, The Green Scene, we have conversations with the trailblazing SESBA winners about walking the sustainable walk. In our second episode, R. City | Transforming Food Waste into FarmLand, we sat down […]
Navigating sustainability? Check out our ‘Explore your Sustainable Earth’ tool!
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sustainability problems we’re currently facing? The process of becoming a more sustainable society is as complex and interconnected as the world we live in. Navigating the intersection of social, environmental, and economic issues and all their intricacies can become confusing if you think about it too much. But […]
Food Fighter: Connecting Kids to Their Food
Jilliann Feltham’s favorite activity as a first-grade teacher was storytime. It was a time to relax a bit before lunch, get immersed in a far-away world, and let those little blooming imaginations take over. Except for one problem: the students were distracted. Not the normal kind of distracted that six-year-olds get, but a kind of […]
Mapping Solutions to Fighting Environmental Injustice: building awareness for marginalized communities
Key Takeaways: Environmental injustice touches on many facets of human livelihoods, from air and water quality affecting health, to impacts of sea level rise, all the way to lacking food access. Long-term solutions are necessary to address systemic issues with histories of negatively affecting marginalized communities. Individuals can take part in combating the environmental injustices […]
Students delve into environmental justice issues affecting the Navajo Nation: Beyond the Grid documentary
One-third of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native reservation in the United States, does not have access to electricity. Without electricity, people in the Navajo Nation don’t have access to lighting, air conditioning, essential appliances like microwaves and refrigerators, or running water. This limits the people’s quality of life and the area’s economic growth. While […]
The Power in the Paintbrush: Leveraging Art to Inspire Climate Policy and Activism
Key Takeaways: Reimagining Climate Conversations At the intersection of art and activism is a powerful space to create meaningful change in the climate movement. Turn It Around Cards is a collective of artists, activists and educators focused on bridging the gap between policymakers and young people in the climate movement through their student-led art collection. […]
Growing Up: Is Vertical Farming the Future of Food?
What’s the deal with our current food system? An article published in United Nations in 2019 showed that by 2050, the world’s population is expected to grow to 9.7 billion people with 68% of the global population being urban dwellers. Feeding this large amount of people will be a huge challenge. In a very short […]
Demolition vs. Deconstruction: How Shifting to Reuse Impacts the Environment and Economy
Key Takeaways: Construction and demolition waste make up approximately 40% of the US waste stream Buildings account for 40% of the global use of raw materials –– many of which are non-renewable Reuse of building materials can drive a circular economy and reduce carbon emissions There are more resources than ever to recycle building materials and […]
Consumer Choices Are Changing, So Should Your Menu: A Case for Plant-Based
Consumer spending on plant-based products has increased by approximately 2.6 billion dollars in just the last two years. Now more than ever, customers are demanding plant-based products, and businesses are having to quickly adapt to accomodate this new and emerging market. But just what is it about going plant-based that is driving consumers and businesses to change so quickly? And why is switching to a plant-based diet important in the first place? To find out, our team spoke to restaurant owners, entrepreneurs and research specialists in food systems around the country to highlight some guidance and recommendations for becoming a part of this emerging market.
The Power of Your Plate: Can a Plant-Based Diet Solve the Climate Crisis?
We are consistently eating food. Every day! And if you’re like me, when you aren’t eating it, you’re thinking about it. From health to culture food plays an important role in how we live our lives. Food also plays an important role in our relationship with the planet. We need food to survive, and we […]
Navigating tricky and misleading labels: Downloadable Food Label Guide
Food labels provide important information to you as a consumer and assist in making informed decisions to avoid greenwashed labels. Verified labels are a way to ensure that the product you are choosing to consume was raised in a way that aligns best with your values. Not all labels are created equal Certain food labels […]
4 Companies Innovating In The Energy And HVAC Sector That Can Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint And Your Electricity Bill
Learn about companies innovating in the energy and HVAC fields to find out how you can save money and the planet.
3 Ways to Protect Biodiversity Today
Created by Dr. Leah Gerber + The Conservation Innovation Lab at ASU So, what does biodiversity mean? Imagine the enormous variety of lifeforms on Earth, every single thing ranging from tiny microbes to giant mammals and ecosystems. At its core, that is what describes the term biodiversity. Now, consider an ecosystem, a community of living […]
Should a Drought Nudge us to Conserve Water in the Desert?
Key Takeaways: Millions of people, businesses, and animals rely on the Colorado River for water, but this valuable resource is at risk as demand exceeds the supply Arizona exports water to other states and countries in the form of grown agricultural products, despite 20 years of drought Personal water-conserving lifestyle choices and action from cities […]
5 Areas Climate Change is Increasing Systemic Risk and What Your Business Can Do To Be Prepared
Climate change is here, and unless radical change happens, it will continue to worsen. It is important businesses acknowledge the threats extreme weather can induce.