3 Ways To Make 2019 A Little More Green
New year, same Earth.The beginning of a new year is when many of us resolve to make significant changes in our lives.
3 Leaner, Meaner & Greener Resolutions For Office Sustainability
Every day, more and more people are jumping on board to becoming "leaner, meaner and greener" by shrinking their carbon footprint and promoting sustainability and recycling. This movement has now infiltrated the corporate environment, with many companies willing to do their part, but not knowing where to start.
Fighting Food Waste With High Tech Labels
Food waste has been made worse than it should be by inaccurate expiration dates on labels. Manufacturers tend to allow a little leeway in determining a date, meaning that often food is safe to eat past the posted expiration date.
The Invisible Food Waste: “Ugly Food”
Have you heard of "ugly food"? It's the fruits and vegetables that are deemed not pretty enough for supermarket shelves. Dented vegetables, double-headed carrots, misshapen lemons, blemished melons, etc.
2018 Fall & Winter Sustainability Roundup
It doesn't take much poking around on the web to uncover news of the latest in green and sustainability initiatives. For your convenience, we've gathered the best and most notable from the 2018 Fall/Winter season and posted them below for your edification and enjoyment.
Turning Plastic Pollution Into Money
According to a press release issued by the United Nations Environment Program, roughly 150 million tons of plastic waste has polluted the oceans, with a garbage truck full of the stuff entering every minute.
How To Make Office Recycling Bins Raise Team Morale
Climate change and overflowing landfills are serious topics often discussed in the workplace. Making a difference through starting a recycling program in an office can be a positive and inspiring response to environmental concerns.
Could We Turn Today’s Nuclear Waste Into Tomorrow’s Energy?
Nuclear power, whatever its other drawbacks, is often seen as an alternative way to cease our dependence on fossil fuels, and to create cleaner energy. However, one of the major drawbacks of nuclear power is that it creates extremely hazardous waste.
91% of Plastic Bottles Do Not Get Recycled and It’s Costing You Over $1,400 a Year
Many of us perceive bottled water to be of higher quality. Perhaps we believe that "we get what we pay for" when we buy into brand stories that claim to have the best-tasting and cleanest water that has ever been bottled.
What Shall Straws be Made of Now?
With more and more businesses banning plastic straws, the search has started for what material should replace the substance that has helped to pollute the oceans. According to Business Insider South Africa, though, every proposed alternative material has some drawbacks.
