Yes! There’s an app for that…
Shopping for fish is tough for a conscious consumer. There are a lot of conflicting points of view in the scientific community around the fishing industry – farmed fish, wild caught, stock estimates, size limits, bycatch, mercury… There is always a new report to demystify the last and make me more confused about my choices when it comes to the sea.… Read More
How do we save the world?
One step at a time.
One trip to the recycling bin.
One bike ride.
One global treaty.
One tech innovation.
One less piece of plastic in the ocean.
One step at a time, we each do what we can to save the world.… Read More
I’ve always been curious about what has a bigger environmental impact – ordering something online and having it shipped to my house OR just going to the store to get it. Of course there are so many variables every case is different, but in general what’s the difference?… Read More
Compost is basically a collection of organic waste (food and plants) that decomposes over time. The result is an extremely nutrient rich soil called humus which is great for using in your garden.
The material in your compost pile will be broken down by microbes, worms, snails, insects and fungi.… Read More
A research study testing 192 canned goods revealed that 67% of the cans tested contained BPA-based epoxy in the in the body and/or lid. The negative health effects of BPA have been a public concern for a long time, but there is very little transparency around the presence of BPA in packaging.… Read More
You’ve probably fallen for one of these tricks…
Greenwashing – disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image.
There are a lot of sneaky marketing tactics out there these days. Brands know if they are just a little bit greener than their competition that might be the edge they need to win your business.… Read More
Many times we look for indicators on a product that will tell us more about the actual value of a product. Beyond the price tag there are several layers of value. The economic value doesn’t reflect the true cost of a product (if it did they would be a lot more expensive).… Read More
