Isaboko: Crafting a Radiantly Optimistic Future Through Sustainable Fashion
Imagine a place where every stitch tells a story of regeneration. In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, a revolutionary fashion brand is reimagining the future of sustainable clothing. Isaboko, founded by the visionary Asian American designer Isabella Li Kostrzewa, is not just a brand; it’s a manifesto for a radically optimistic future. Their unique […]
A Groundbreaking Documentary at UNEA 6 Sheds Light on the Future of Fashion
February 21st Nairobi, Kenya – In an era where the fashion industry faces critical scrutiny over its sustainability practices, a landmark event took place at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) in Nairobi. The Circular Fashion Initiative Campaign, in collaboration with the Circular Research Foundation (Italy) and the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions […]
THE ARC: Revolutionizing Art Supply Access for Educators and the Community
Imagine a world where teachers don’t have to break the bank to provide their students with art supplies for their projects. A place where they can go and pick up materials for free, without any frustration or financial strain. This dream has become a reality in Tempe, Arizona, thanks to the Art Resource Center (ARC), […]
The Importance of Green Spaces in an Increasingly Gray World
What are green spaces? Green spaces, according to the World Health Organization, are ‘all urban land-covered by vegetation of any kind’. This includes street trees, gardens, parks, landscaping around buildings, sports fields, flowerbeds, ponds, green entryways, green roofs, individual plants, and more. Green spaces provide long-term financial benefits as well as social and environmental gains. […]
Making Every Drop Count: Urban Water Infrastructure in Arizona
Take a dive into urban water use Do you know where your water comes from? Or what happens to water after it goes down the drain? In urban areas, do you think we will have easy access to water forever? For many people, it’s likely that we go through the motions of everyday life without […]
Developing conservation considerations: 5 steps for siting renewable energy projects right
Key Takeaways Renewable energy and conservation have similar missions: to protect the climate for healthy people and thriving ecosystems. New renewable energy projects that neglect ecological impact will face financial, reputational, and project cancelation risks. Integrating environmental factors into renewable energy projects can result in a speedy approval process. Starting discussions around conservation impacts early […]
Building our Future: A Case for Saving Biodiversity
Our built environment has a large impact on biodiversity, and current systems threaten to deplete ecosystem services, reduce biodiversity in cities, and create inequitable environmental disservices for urban residents. A sustainable built environment ensures people and nature can share spaces.
Drink Me! Tea Room | Making Sustainability Scrumptious
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 first episode, Drink Me! Tea Room | Making Sustainability Scrumptious, we sit down […]
5 Sustainable Fashion Designers that are Inspiring Change
Purpose-driven creators are taking over the fashion space, innovating the way that fashion is consumed and appreciated. From the use of recycled materials to the treatment of garment workers, the fashion industry has the ability to drive consumer habits and create a space for conscious consumerism to thrive. With more brands and high fashion designers […]
Transform your Closet with These 6 Sustainable Fashion Tips
Key Takeaways: Fast fashion has many negative effects on people and the planet, from unjust worker rights to millions of pounds of clothing waste Fashion is a big area to incorporate sustainability, as we wear clothes every day, and the brands we buy from provide good insight into what we support These sustainable fashion tips […]
Small Business, Big Impacts | Opportunities for Energy Transitions
Key Takeaways The Just Transition Small Businesses are saving money and fighting the climate crisis by making simple switches and taking advantage of existing incentives. New technologies, tax credits, affordable infrastructure and green programs are all a part of a new wave that is rewarding the businesses who are paying attention to their emissions and […]
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 […]
Exploring Environmental Justice Through the Lens of Biophilia
Environmental injustice is a global problem. Studies suggest that around a quarter of the global population lives in dire conditions in overcrowded, polluted areas. The World Health Organization estimates that 3.5 million people die from water-related diseases a year and more than 90% of the world’s children breathe toxic air every day. Many people live […]
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.
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.
Healthy and Sustainable Certified: WELL and Living Building Challenge Explained
Healthy and Sustainable Certified: WELL and Living Building Challenge Explained Key Takeaways: The WELL Building Standard and Living Building Challenge (LBC) extend beyond building efficiency and sustainability, taking into account health and well-being. WELL and LBC have expanded certification levels to allow for more points of entry. Many predict the philosophies guiding these two certifications […]
Floating solar panels – saving energy and conserving resources
What are Floatovoltaics and can they lower energy bills while conserving resources? Floating solar panels sound great and all, but you might be wondering, how does this affect me?
What is Earth Overshoot Day?
Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) is a very important date for sustainability. Every year, the Global Footprint Network calculates the date when our demand for ecological resources exceeds what the planet can naturally regenerate for us, in turn measuring humanity’s cumulative ecological footprint. The realistic goal is to have our EOD fall as late in the […]
Cost effective 3D printing buildings
Safe, durable, affordable housing is a challenge in many parts of the world. An innovative solution to that problem is to use a larger than normal 3D printer to print a concrete house in a fraction of the time it normally takes to build a home and at a very low cost. This 3D printing […]
Drones delivering medical supplies make great impacts
Zipline is a company with a great mission: to “provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies.” They are achieving this using unmanned aircraft, known as drones. These drones are stocked with the requested supplies and then launched to fly to the clinic where they are needed. The care package is […]