A Guide to Spotting Greenwashing in Products
Retail is evolving and so is e-commerce. In recent years, more businesses have launched eco-friendly products, but all may not be exactly as it seems.
Unfortunately, a lot of the items out there claiming to be “sustainable” and “green” are falsely labeled. In the name of “saving the planet” and encouraging people to become “environmentally friendly,” brands are engaging in what is now known as greenwashing.
Five Youth-Led Organizations Using Tech to Combat Plastic Pollution In Africa
African youth are taking action to combat the serious problem of plastic pollution on the continent. With an estimated 100 million tons of waste generated in Africa each year, much of it plastic, inadequate waste management infrastructure has led to pollution of waterways and harm to wildlife
Implementing Water Security Initiatives in Oaxaca, Mexico
Although many causes contribute to the current climate, it is certain that industrial-scale human-activities are altering rainfall patterns and impacting water security in Mexico.
Let's Make Sustainability Inclusive
We all have good intentions in advocating for a healthier planet, but when doing so we can unintentionally look past a part of our community that lives with their own set of gifts and challenges… There is not a one size fits all for sustainability and having a disability only means that our strengths and weaknesses vary.
Is It Greenwashing Or Is It Legit?
Due to the many benefits of corporate sustainability, businesses may fall into the habit of "greenwashing."
The Commercialization of Sustainability
Pop culture usually characterizes sustainable living as buying $50 t-shirts, sporting expensive reusable water bottles, and purchasing metal straws. Each of these practices share one thing in common: they require us to buy more products.
A Guide to Sustaining Your Activism
We need just as much action now as we will need in 10 years. Learning to sustain your activism is a key part of protecting our people and planet. Here are some of my favorite tips to create a sustainable model for your own activism journey.
How to Make Every Aspect of your Life Sustainable with Aalia Mauro
Environmental sustainability does not mean living without luxury, but rather being mindful of the resource use and reducing needless waste.
Our Grandparents Are the Epitome of Sustainable Living: What Can They Teach You?
My grandfather was an eco-warrior. He couldn’t believe some of the everyday habits that we adopted, but he did his best to infuse my family with a sustainable way of living.