The Netherlands Just Got Greener with Solar Powered Bike Lanes. Rest of World Hangs Head in Shame.
The Netherlands are renowned for their huge population of cyclists. In fact, 27% of all trips nationwide are taken by bicycle, with higher numbers in cities and... Read more.
Is the Discovery Channel’s Anaconda Stunt Actually Animal Cruelty?
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to get eaten by a snake? No? Me neither. However, one man did: Naturalist and filmmaker Paul Rosolie. For a Discovery... Read more.
This Innovative Food Packaging Will Keep You From Throwing Perfectly Good Food in the Trash
I was raised with a father who would regularly feed us food that was technically passed its best-before date and I remember thinking it was really gross. I mean,... Read more.
Would You Like a Guilt-Free Cup of Tea? Well, You’ll Need One of These!
When you go to put the kettle on, do you fill it with the exact amount of water you need? And I don’t mean taking a good guess at it: Do you fill the cup that... Read more.
Dear Vivienne Westwood: Stop Shaming People Who Can’t Afford to go Green
Most people who try to live environmentally friendly lives, do so in the full knowledge that it’s not easy, nor is it always cheap. If it were, there wouldn’t... Read more.
Help the Environment Just By Cutting Out this One Thing From Your Diet!
The average American eats 40% percent less beef now than they did in the peak consumption in 1976. However, in 1976 the population of the U.S. was only 218 million.... Read more.
This Forest in The Desert Could Solve the Planet’s Food Shortage Problem
For years, we’ve considered desert areas in only one light: That of a barren, inhospitable wasteland that could provide no food, water or shelter for the world’s... Read more.
Did You Know That These 10 “Good” Foods Aren’t So Good After All?
Recently it’s come to my attention that many of my healthy food choices aren’t so healthy for the planet. In particular, avocados and almonds. Avocados... Read more.
California Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags – But The Alternatives Could Be Even Worse for the Environment
Last Tuesday Governor Jerry Brown signed SB270 into law, officially making California the first state to ban single-use plastic bags. The law, which is set to take... Read more.
London’s Iconic Red Phone Booths Go Green: The ‘SolarBox’ Mobile Charging Station
Ask yourself: When was the last time you used a phone box to make a call? Last week? Last month? Last year? 2 years? 3 years? Yeah, it’s been a while for me too.... Read more.
One Small Step for Dog’s Rights as Puppy Farm Shut Down in Australia
Do you remember that song, “How much is that doggy in the window?” and the funny little “woof woof” in response? Cute, wasn’t it? But then do you remember... Read more.
The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Car: Made From Hemp!
The Cannabis plant often gets a bad rap for its extra-curricular uses, but people may be shocked to discover that the hemp plant has over 50,000 uses, from... Read more.
