First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the triggering history of the holiday known as Thanksgiving. For many Natives, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning and not a celebration as historical events are skewed. Find out whose land you are on and educate yourself on the true history. Please check out this article on [...]
Lover's Day is among us! This is a time of emphasizing your love (but of course you do this everyday) typically through the love language "Gifts". However, it is important to be mindful of what type of gifts we are giving and the impact they have on the environment. If we are not conscious about [...]
New year, new you! Right? Aside from the occasional new year resolution to go to the gym (diet starts Monday), how about pledging to live a more sustainable lifestyle while preserving the environment? Below are some quick and easy lifestyle changes that will put you on the right path. Whether you decide to focus on [...]
IS IT RECYCLABLE? First thing's first, does it look like something that can be recycled? Imagine it being melted down into a newer version of it. Does it look durable enough to allow for that to happen? This can be tricky when it comes to excessive packaging and wrapping. If you are unsure, it is [...]
Besides that fact that it’s coming from Rihanna, I was pretty excited about Fenty Skin. My excitement stemmed from all the Eco Bae vibes Rihanna was sending out. What really sold this for me was the thought she put into the packaging. PACKAGING Not only is the packaging recyclable, the moisturizer is also refillable! Or [...]
The year 2020 has been one for the books. From the passing of our hero Kobe Bryant to a worldwide pandemic to the government admitting the existence of aliens to the revival of the Civil Rights Movement. Racial injustice is at the tip of everyone's tongue as we stand in solidarity to remind everyone that [...]
There are a plethora of options when it comes to getting rid of old clothing that does not have to do with throwing them in the garbage. On the road to zero waste, clothing is probably amongst the easiest to recycle. Clothes are also the easiest to hoard as well! With spring equinox around the [...]
Environmental Effects The plastic in bottled water is made out of oil. Oil is extracted from the earth which causes huge environmental devastation such as oil leakages into drinking water and land. When oil leakages occur, it poisons the water supply and damages the land which leaves it barren. Also, only a small percentage (about [...]
Use Real Dishes It is amazing to see the amount of styrofoam plates and plastic utensils being used to plate meals at home. Not only are they single use so they end up in the trash, but styrofoam and plastic do not biodegrade. So it is unnecessary waste making its way into the land fills [...]
The main question I receive is, "How do I lower my utility bills?". Well, good think environmental preservation and money preservation goes hand in hand. The less energy we use, the less money we spend. We free two birds with one key! So, how do we do so? Unplug your electronics This is called "energy [...]
Save money while also saving the planet!
Electric cars are the future. Get in!
The signs were amazingly hilarious. But environmental destruction is not.
They warned us about him ...
It's not a punch line. It's real.
If you're reading this, it's still on fire.
Adidas has collaborated with Parley to create a completely recycled shoe! The Parley shoes are made with plastic waste that has been intercepted before it reaches the ocean. Research shows there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the world's oceans by 2050. Every piece of plastic ever made is still on this [...]
The sportswear powerhouse has pledged to use only recycled plastic by 2024. Adidas has joined the fight against plastics to include polyester. Polyester is a very popular fabric, especially for sportswear. It is used everywhere from t-shirts to sports bras to tights. It gets better. Adidas is not only eliminating plastics in their apparel. They [...]
Palestinian lady collects gas bombs fired by Israeli army. She ironically grows beautiful flowers in them.
Eggs are chicken period. Milk is cow nipple juice. Honey is bee vomit. Meat is part of a decaying corpse. Leather is the skin of a once living being. Gelatin is boiled bones, hooves, and flesh. Zoos and circuses are prisons for animals. Continue.
Trump has previously likened himself to the previous presidents on Mt. Rushmore. He has also been at the forefront of denying climate change and dismantling any and every environmental protection effort set forth before he took office. As one of Trumps first political actions as president, he withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate [...]
As a vegetarian, I really enjoyed reading this. I would say I am an inspiring vegan because CHEESE. However, I have been a week strong so, give me props. Compliments of Vegan Confessions. Ethical vegan: Doesn't eat or use anything that came from or harmed an animal. "Plant based" vegan: Doesn't eat anything that came [...]
Upcycling ; also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value
Have you ever looked really closely at your everyday flowers? I mean, really closely. Deep into its soul. Ok, maybe not that deep. But the whole flower. Right down to the pistil. No? Check out these flowers below. I bet they will have you looking at flowers in a whole new light. 1. Monkey face [...]
Check this baby out! With 62 MPGe and 112 MPGe when you just run it on electricity, this BMW SUV takes the cake for fuel efficiency. Although, this is just the prototype, the BMW X5 eDrive is heading in the right direction for the  environmental movement. BMWs are usually horrible on gas, aka horrible on the environment. I [...]
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest of the five offshore plastic accumulation zones in the world’s oceans. This accumulation of trash is nicknamed as the plastic continent because it is made of hundreds of millions of tons of plastics. The garbage patch is twice the surface area of the United States! It has [...]
Seattle has recently banned the use of plastic straws and utensils. Why? Because they are one of the main causes of ocean pollution. This is a great step to limiting all plastic from usage! Are you totally opposed? Have no fear. The city will instead replace the plastic utensils with reusable or compostable ones. Other [...]
Eating in season is beneficial to you and the environment in many ways. When you choose to eat in season, you get the most organic fruits and vegetables free from the cancer causing chemicals used to keep them fresh when they are not in season. Most fruits and vegetables contain preservtives to keep them ripe [...]
Yes. There is paper that is completely 100% tree free! And with the rate of deforestation, we could use alternatives to destroying trees. Companies like ECO PAPER and Adarsh Paper are a couple examples. The paper is made of both 100% recycled post-consumer paper and agro-industrial waste. The agricultural waste is from plantations producing bananas, [...]
While on my journey to becoming a complete vegetarian, I am sort of wading at pescetarian (seafood only diet when it comes to eating meat). I have no problems with that due to the fact that I absolutely love seafood. However, I did become aware of the unfortunate mercury levels in the sea animals due [...]
Plastic seems to consume our lives. Especially in the kitchen from storage to dishes to containers. However, plastics are not only bad for the environment but also bad for us. The toxins inside of plastic materials can seep into our food and liquids when heat is applied. Some toxins are even cancer causing agents such [...]
Listen up fellas.. this one's for youIts about that time! Summer is just about over. So, what are you going to do to keep that beautiful face warm? A scarf? Maybe. Turtle neck? Eh! Well, if you are a man, you know, a REAL man, the obvious choice is for you to BEARD UP!Not only [...]
Flashback Friday! (For those of us who missed "Throwback Thursday") But flash back to WORLD FEST, "LA's Largest Earth Day Festival!". I had such an amazing time learning more about environmental preservation, veganism, animal protection and more. I will for sure be at the next one!
I have received a lot of questions about what can and cannot be recycled. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 80 percent of what Americans throw away is recyclable. Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators thus providing us more land. Also, landfills are disgusting places that are horrible on [...]
"I'm gonna pop some tags!! " "Thrift Shop" is not just a popular song topping the charts but also a really sustainable practice as well. By shopping at thrift stores, you are lessening your carbon footprint by choosing to reuse gently worn clothing/shoes, read gently used books etc. This helps to keep "supply and demand [...]
To all my fellow lipstick lovers and make-up addicts alike, this may not come of news to you. However, for those of you are are unaware, our favorite cosmetic brand recycles! M.A.C cosmetics has a recycling program that keeps me coming back for more .. litterally. By returning six [6] M·A·C primary packaging containers to [...]
Seattle is planning to plant the worlds first "food forest". How amazing would that be? Not only would the earth benefit from the abundance of new trees, but civilization too. Think of all the homeless who will benefit from free food. Healthy organic food! This should be done everywhere on earth. I am thinking a [...]
I absolutely LOVE how eco-friendly San Francisco's airport is. They even have a station for you to refill your water bottles! Also, waste stations where you not only separate your recyclables from trash but composting too. How amazing is that? I love you San Fran 🙂
Hello there! I recently took a trip to San Francisco which was amazing to say the least! I stopped over in Berkely where I found these babies. I had to go say hello to my friends..:)
While out in Downtown LA, I stopped into a MAC store on Spring and 5th. I came across these lovely babies called PRiNK. Basically, they are iPhone cases made out of wood. The message they have behind the company is completely commendable! Proceeds go to environmental organizations and they also plant trees in efforts to [...]
I just walked into my local Starbucks and found these beauties. Perfect for the Starbucks addicts! Just grab one of these reusable dishwasher safe coffee cups and receive a 10 cent discount off of your coffee. This can be used for hot and cold drinks. By using these reusable coffee cups, you keep tons of paper [...]
Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.-- Cree Indian Proverb
HAPPY EARTH DAY! What do you have planned?? No clue? No problem. Here are a few suggestions; Take public transportation to lessen pollution in the atmosphere.Plant a tree!Spend a day with nature. Have a pic nic at your local park/beach/lake. Hold a garage sale, donate to Goodwill, or reuse household items.Spend a day at your [...]
Don't trash it - reuse it! Be creative as you look for new ways to reduce the amount or kinds of household waste. Give cardboard tubes to pet hamsters or gerbils. Plant seeds in an egg carton. Make a flower pot out of a plastic ice cream tub. Turn mason jars into cups for drinking [...]
Help reduce polluted storm water runoff by picking up your pet's poop and disposing of it properly. Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria or organic material to wash into the storm drain and eventually into local water bodies. Always scoop the poop!
Taking a five-minute shower saves water by using 10 to 25 gallons. I put an alarm on my phone to ensure I do not take more than 10 minutes in the shower. Save even more water and money on your water bill by installing a water-efficient showerhead!
April 4-12!!The NBA has partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council for the fifth NBA Green Week to bring awareness for environmental protection. During GREEN WEEK, the NBA will highlight league, team and player environmental initiatives including in-arena awareness nights, recycling programs and hands-on service projects. As part of NBA Green Week 2013, all 30 [...]
"If you cannot put it in your mouth, do not put it on your skin." I have recently been introduced to this idea which made me think. Your skin has millions of pores on them. Whatever you put on your body whether it is lotion, soap, fragrance, these all seep into your body through the [...]
When washing dishes, use the dishwasher instead of handwashing your dishes. Dishwashers use less water than hand washing your dishes in the sink. Only run the dishwasher when it is a full load though. Dishwashers are even better when they have the Energy Star logo on them. The average water consumption with kitchen sinks takes [...]
Todayis the first day of SPRING!yay!!Now that spring is here, lets spring into a new healthy diet with the abundance of spring produce now available. Eating only seasonal produce (fruits and vegetables grown specifically in the current season) is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. By only consuming seasonal produce, we; Save money.Purchasing [...]
Ride sharing is one of the most eco friendly ways of transportation. Whether it is taking a bus or the train, it beats driving a single car. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average car produces about 532 gallons of gasoline per year. Imagine 532 milk jugs. There is only 365 days in a [...]
lolNo, seriously though..Save gas.Save the environment.Save the people.REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT!
The sun is out, the weather is gorgeous and the beach is your playground. But before you dive in, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. The Environmental Protection Agency has a plethora of information from extensive research and testing on the bodies of water we love to play in for some [...]
The solution that can provide millions of under-privileged people with safe drinking water. About 900 million people go without safe drinking water. the revolutionary LifeStraw Water Purification Project has come about. This invention was created for prevention of waterborne diseases from unsanitary water. The small tube can be carried around to create easy access to [...]
This is such an amazing idea! I was scrolling through Tumblr and I came across this creation just in time for the holidays. It's sustainable and eco-friendly. Instead of chopping down and killing a beautiful tree just for traditions sake, someone constructed a Christmas tree out of a ladder! And made it look very nice [...]
Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags every year, causing huge amounts of litter and pollution. Cities like Austin and Los Angeles have made a huge dent by banning plastic bags. I remember when living in DC, they charged a couple cents extra for plastic bag usage.
I beg to differ. Check these babies out!Peugeot Onyx Hybrid Super Car Terra SUV concept by NissanForstars Sport Utility Coupe conceptHonda CR-Z HybridLexus LF-CC Hybrid coupeBMW Concept Active Tourer
Unplug it! When you leave the house or when you stop using electronics, make sure to unplug them from the wall. Unplugging them will not only be easier on the environment but will also save you money on your electricity bill. Believe it or not, you are still using electricity when your items are plugged [...]
Say NO to Plastic Water Bottles.Instead of wasting money buying numerous water bottles, purchase a reusable water bottle for the same price as a pack of wasteful plastic water bottles. Make sure the water bottle is BPA free. BPA is a cancer causing agent in plastic water bottle. Hence the reason why we should not [...]
Election time is right around the corner. Do you know who you're votin for? What's that? Obama? Of course you are! Check out a couple of the environmental strides President Obama has done for the environmental movement so far;Nearly doubling renewable energy usage while our dependance on nasty foreign oil is at a 16 year [...]
Make it a full load! Run your dishwasher only when it's full. Don't pre-rinse dishes - tests show pre-rinsing doesn't improve dishwasher cleaning, and you'll save as much as 20 gallons of water per load. When you buy a new dishwasher, look for one that saves water. Water-efficient models use only about only about 4 [...]
Opt for E-Books. Instead of buying new books in paper form, try purchasing the e-book version online. That way there will be less trees cut down to supply the demand for paper form books. Also, e-books are easily accessed whenever and whereever without having to tote along a heavy book. Students, opt for the e-book [...]
Use less paper and/or use recycled paper.When buying products such as toilet paper and regular writing paper, make sure that it is made with "post-consumer recycled fiber". Post Consumer means that the product was made with recycled materials. The higher the percentage of recycled fiber, the better. The U.S. alone is responsible for the chopping [...]
"Lower Lower Manhattan"In an ambitious move to expand the downtown economic powerhouse, adding more land to Manhattan is proposed by the Center for Urban Real Estate also known as CURE. Manhattan is a highly populated area housing the Financial District and Midtown. The plan is to connect Lower Manhattan to Governor's Island with a land [...]
Bring your laptop to class.By bringing your laptop to class, you are limiting your paper usage from taking notes. Think of all the notes that are taken during class. Tons of notebooks are being used for taking down notes. Instead, use notepad, microsoft word or any other program you have on your computer to take [...]
Try eating a more vegetarian diet. Vegetarians leave less of a carbon footprint than meat eaters. Forests are suffering from deforestion due to the trees being cleared for livestock grazing. Farms used to house the animals are not only slaughter houses but also horrible on the environment. Try to include more fruits and vegetables into [...]
Stop recieving junk mail.Always opt for the "Green Choice" when signing up for services such as your cell phone bill and bank statements. Instead, sign up to have your bill/statments emailed to you. That way there will be less paper used and less gas used for actually shipping them to you. Also, some stores are [...]
Toilet paper in the U.S. alone is responsible for the chopping of 1 million trees.
Drink shade-grown coffee!Coffee lovers! Be environmentally aware of what you are drinking and the effects that it has on the environment. Be sure to drink shade-grown coffee. What is shade-grown coffee?Shade-grown coffee are grown on plantations which preserve the native rain forests rather than open fields that have been cleared of all native trees. Here [...]
Hey you!Yes, you!Put that prehistoric incandescent light bulb back on the shelf! After all, they'll be banned here in the US pretty soon. Some countries have already beat us to it;* Ireland by early 2009* Australia by 2010* Argentina by 2010* Italy by 2010* France announced by 2010 but no further details* UK by 2011 [...]
Plant a tree!Planting trees provide many benefits for the environment and home. Trees absorb CO2 emissions which are pollutants we put into the air. This function helps to combat greenhouse gases/global warming. Not only are trees good for the environment but they are also good for your home. Planting trees in your yard can keep [...]
Here is a suggestion. Why not get out and have a pic-nic/cook out today? Enjoy the beauty of the environment. You could even RSVP to local picnics going on for Earth Day today. Or you could host your own picnic. GREEN your picnic;Choose a local park. This way you can save on gas and lessen [...]
EARTH DAYisSUNDAY, APRIL 22!!And I want to know, what are your plans??? Don't know? Here are a couple suggestions for you!First off, pledge an act of GREEN!PLANT A TREE!!Go paperless at work. Distribute company information and post company material online.BRING YOU LAPTOP TO CLASS instead of taking notes on regular paper. Take notes on your [...]
If you know me, you know that I am a die hard basketball fanatic. Therefore, I was excited to learn that the NBA promoted a Green Week! The NBA teamed up with the Natural Resources Defense Council to promote environmental initiatives. Teams from all across the organization invested time in "going green" and to promote [...]
Definition of MINIMALISMmin·i·mal·ism noun \ˈmi-nə-mə-ˌli-zəm\1 :a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicityNot only is minimalism easy on the pockets but it is also beneficial for the environment. Buying less will reduce the need to overproduce while lessening the waste in landfills. It is called supply and demand. If we demand [...]
Look what I came across during my routine Saturday morning errand run. I found this baby right outside of the local Rite Aid Pharmacy. "The Promise of PepsiCo" is what the headline on the machine says. I wasn't too familiar with the Pepsi Company project and its green initiatives so, I decided to do some [...]
At any given moment 123,000,000 cars are being driven on U.S. highways pushing 12 million barrels of oil into our atmosphere.
Fracking has caught national attention lately with the latest gas exploration going on. Basically, fracking is a technique used to obtain gas from the land. In fracking, a large well is drilled deep into the Earth that allows for sand, water and chemicals to put pressure on the underground rocks. This cracks/breaks the rocks to [...]
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.3. Follow the three Rs:Respect for selfRespect for othersResponsibility for all your actions4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.5. Learn the rules so you know how to break [...]
While out and about, I came across this new water bottle. It's pretty snazzy with its well designed flask shape. So I thought to myself, "what's the purpose?". It obviously must have something to do with the environment. So, I get excited. However, I look on the back, read a short ... bio? But the [...]
Help Greenpeace urge President Obama to prevent chemical disasters! Deadly chemical spills happen way too often and they put many citizens at risk. This could result in thousands of fatalities in a matter of hours.Just 300 of these(chemical) plants put a third of Americans at risk. >>>CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION<<<
Dear fashionistas,Are you a go green advocate feeling down about how much energy it takes to produce the clothes that you wear? Are you wondering how to recycle your clothes? Well, go somewhere you can be unique, fashionable and environmentally friendly all at the same time. Go to THRIFT STORES!! By going to thrift stores [...]
In 1991, BP was cited as the most polluting company in the US based on EPA toxic release data.
Another friend sent this picture to me while at work. I loveee it. Go Duke!
When I can bring awareness to my friends about the environmental issues, I feel as though I am doing my job. So, I love receiving text messages about environmental things they come across. Here is a photo a friend of mine sent to me saying that it reminded her of me. Her coworkers in her [...]
Be environmentally friendly and only eat SEASONAL produce. You can even go a step further and buy from your local farmers markets grown from your very own city! Here's a list of seasonal winter produce;BEETS are in season in temperate climates fall through spring, and available from storage most of the year everywhere else. Fresh [...]
Good looking out FedEx :)My favorite restaurant, BusBoys and Poets in DC has a green menu!I always pick up the reusable cloth bags from the grocery store. You should too!I found this baby in my hotel room. Marriott hotels are going green too 🙂
How amazing is this? Boxed Water. Check out the facts I pulled from the website;The Boxed Water container is far more sustainable than plastic bottled water. About 76% of the box is from a renewable resource, trees.The trees used to make our box come from certified, well managed forests. These forests remain healthy and stable [...]
Obviously everyone loves their Apple Products whether it is an iPod, iPhone or computer. Fortunately, this popular brand scores high in Greenpeaces "Greener Electronics". On this list, Apple holds down a number 5 spot on Greenpeace's list of 15. HP, Dell and Nokia were right ahead of Apple products. Check out the Apple Report Card. [...]
Recently, I have been shopping around for apartments in DC so I am playing interior decorator now. I love walking into a room and having it smell really fresh. So I started to think, what is the most environmentally friendly way to keep your home smelling nice? Plug-ins cant be that environmentally friendly being that [...]
I've had a couple requests on blogging about recycling. So I have done some research about my hometown (Durham, NC) recycling laws. I found this law to be pretty interesting that I am sure the majority had no clue about;In 1997 Durham passed an ordinance making it unlawful to place target recyclables in the garbageTarget [...]
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