The Luxury of Drinking Water

June 20, 2022February 17, 20170

By Makk Vjy Did you know that every 21 seconds, one child dies due to an illness related to water? It is very shocking to know that 780 million worldwide do not have access to clean water, which is roughly 2.5 times the population of the United States, 12 times that

How the Animal Agriculture Industry Impacts the Planet

June 15, 2022November 28, 20170

The animal agriculture industry is one of the biggest players in climate change to date. Our growing population, coupled with the increasing demand for animal products, is putting pressure on agriculture farms to expand and cater to the needs of the world. Many of the world's resources are also used

How to Host a Sustainable Wedding

June 12, 2022November 21, 20190

Did you know that the average wedding produces more than 400 pounds of garbage? Annually, weddings in the U.S. contribute to releasing more than 63 tons of CO2, so it’s fair to say that the wedding industry has a waste problem. The good news is that eco-conscious couples are taking notice

Pass the torch: Composting

May 19, 2022March 21, 20160

[authorbox authorid="Rebecca Joki" title="Rebecca Joki"] There are so many ways to make a difference in someone's life. There are so many less fortunate people in the world, the country, and maybe even the city or town where you live. Sometimes, though, it's difficult to know where or how to start.

For Thought: Hope for The Planet

April 30, 2022March 20, 20160

Can we save the world from the effects of climate change? Is it too late? Is there any cause for optimism? These were the central questions addressed by a panel of experts in a new talk series at the Sydney Opera House on Monday night. The event — presented in partnership

The Superpowers of Trees

April 29, 2022November 11, 20190

We've all learnt about the one superpower that all trees have - converting carbon dioxide to oxygen and helping life on earth tick along in the process. But, trees contribute to our ecosystem in far more ways. Be it climate control, providing nutrition or acting as a habitat for millions,

A Greener Workplace

April 24, 2022March 21, 20160

[dropcap]As a civilization who spends about half of our waking hours at our workplaces, possibly more. Most of these workplaces are dependent on resources provided by the natural ecosystem around us (be it water, food, paper, energy & more). It is therefore ultimately in our interest to do our best

Going Paperless: The Why & How

April 21, 2022March 21, 20160

Paper consumptions has almost tripled since the year 1960 and in spite of global warming, people are using papers aggressively in their daily routines. It is to be estimated that over 2500 trees are shredded to provide 10 million pages. The need of the hour is to go paperless and

Tips for Reducing Waste Over the Holiday Season

Sustainability

March 24, 2022November 26, 20190

The holidays are a time for celebration, but sometimes we can get carried away and forget the impact we are having. For instance, 25% more trash is thrown away during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods than the rest of the year. Fortunately, there are ways you can be mindful

8 Ways to Save Water

March 23, 2022March 21, 20160

This gargantuan blue ball of a planet is jacketed in agua to the extent that its abundance is hard, nay impossible to miss. However, "fresh" water is an entirely different matter, and its scarcity, while often underestimated, is very, very real. Only about 3% all water is fresh, and only about 1% of