#2 Reducing Your Consumption

Simplicity is the new black…

A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind.

The same goes for your shower, your refrigerator, your car, and even all the apps on your iPhone. Do we really need all this stuff? Is it actually adding value to our lives?… Read More

 

#1 Do What You Can

Less stress equals more success…

Bad News: Only 8% of Americans actually achieve their New Year’s resolution…

Good News: You’re about to be in that 8%!

Most of us fail to realize our goals because we try to do too much too soon. We try to drastically change our habits which causes a lot of stress and is unsustainable.… Read More

 

Human Expansion Over Last 30 Years

How have the world’s cities grown?

The last century has seen unprecedented growth and projections for the future are unfathomable. We are at 7 billion people now and are expected to be at 9 billion people in another 30 years. That’s almost a 30% growth in just 30 years…

At the rate our cities are growing, we will soon be facing some serious environmental issues.… Read More

 

Digesting The Gluten-Free Craze

Let’s clarify a few things…

I never quite understood the gluten-free craze, but now that I’ve taken the time to research it I’d like to share what I found.

My gut has always told me something ain’t right with the way many have been treating gluten lately, but maybe I’ve been one-sided because I like to have bread on my sandwich, toast with my jam, and pasta in my… pasta.… Read More

 

Timelapse Reveals Human Impact on Earth

and this is just the last 32 years…

Google’s latest Timelapse imagery gives us an unnerving view from above. We all see the headlines and hear the science, but it really hits home when we can fathom the scale of our impact. Over 7 BILLION people require a lot of resources.… Read More

 

10 Most Popular Stories About Global Warming

It’s been yet another unprecedented year for our Earth and if you’ve been keeping up with climate change news, you’re probably ready to get off the rollercoaster. One day it’s doom and gloom, the next it’s a tech piece about a breakthrough that will solve all of our problems.… Read More

 

Nature = Success : 4 Life Lessons I Cultivated Through A Love of Nature

I can’t attribute all of my success to nature, but I’m willing to give it the majority of the credit.

I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and to me being environmentally responsible feels like the right thing to do. What I’ve recently realized, however, is that through my outdoor hobbies and actions to become environmentally responsible, I’ve also developed skills that have helped me get through college, develop great friendships, and become an entrepreneur with the freedom to travel the world.… Read More