September 29th is National Coffee Day. This is the perfect day to understand and savor the beverage that 74% of Americans drink daily. When considering climate change, coffee both impacts and is impacted by the environment. An article in the New York Times highlights...
Today, September 22nd, is World Car Free Day. The day encourages us to take a driving break and explore other options. A 2021 study from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics found that 52% of all trips by car are under 3 miles, with 28% of those under a mile....
We’ve all had a moment of wish-cycling. This is the point when you drop something in the recycle bin with the hope it can be recycled. We wish-cycle many things. In fact, the University of Virginia did a study that highlighted three items that are frequently...
When we talk about sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint is a key goal. A carbon footprint is the measure of greenhouse gas emissions we release into the atmosphere. These gases drive climate change. According to The Nature Conservancy, the average...
Our lives are full of email. We receive them at home and work. We send them to work colleagues, family, and friends. Some send them as part of our business or marketing roles. We complain that there is way too much. Yet, we rarely think about the environmental impact...
Recently, I watched the Netflix documentaries The Minimalists and Minimalism. The films follow Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus as they move toward lives of minimalism. Both documentaries are great and I would recommend watching. Here, I want to focus on a...
People often ask, “How can one individual make an impact on the environment?” Followed by “my changes won’t matter.” When I think about individual impact, I see a circular graphic. There is depth to each layer. They build on one another. The Center –...
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the triple bottom line – the balance of people, planet, and profit. Each of the three areas is complex and ever evolving. Companies struggle to put emphasis on all three at once. Many established companies are overwhelmed and...
When beginning a journey of sustainability, a concept to consider is the idea of the triple bottom line. This is the balance between the planet, people, and profit. While I like the shorthand definition, there is one adjustment that I prefer. In this article...
As we head into summer in the United States, the need for sunscreen rises. I wrote a post back in 2010 that gave 10 sun protection tips. Today, I want to shift the focus and provide some current thoughts on brands to consider. Ingredients and Resources When shopping...
