Last week, all eyes were on Seattle where Amazon’s shareholders rejected every resolution presented at their annual company meeting. The meeting was particularly in the spotlight this year as employees were interested to hear how CEO Jeff Bezos and Amazon would respond to their open letter requesting that the company...
If you aren't familiar with floodplain forests, they are the bottomland, low-lying areas adjacent to streams, rivers, oceans, bays, and lakes. Floodplains are home to a diversity of wildlife. The damp soil creates a rich home for insects and amphibian breeding habitats, which then become...
I’ll admit, I’m definitely someone who enjoys a good burger or steak every once in a while, but even if you’re like me and just can’t seem to hop on the vegetarian or vegan bandwagon, it’s still important to cut down on your meat consumption. According...
During the holidays we can get caught up with buying material goods…but how about donating to a good cause in the name of someone you know instead! Here are five eco-friendly organizations that would be beyond thankful for your donation this holiday season! The Global...
It usually happens like this…you reach for that overpriced jar of nut butter in your fridge to find out it’s past the best by date…but it smells so good…do you keep it or throw it out? Up to 37% of Americans throw food away if the...
We love the holidays, but we don’t love traveling during them! Whether it’s going back to your hometown for some quality family time or escaping the cold for a hot-vacation getaway, traveling during this time of year can surely be a mess. With all the...
The U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that about 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. Each year Americans dispose of 2.6 to 2.9 billion contact lenses by flushing them or putting them down the drain. Arizona State University put together a study to...
Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all the people who have served in the U.S. Armed forces for their patriotism and willingness to serve and to sacrifice for the common good. As veterans risk their lives and leave their loved ones to protect...
The earth holds fresh water beneath its surface, but it is being used faster than it is being replenished. Society lives off groundwater, which is our main source of drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the average American family of four uses...
Over 800 million people in the world are undernourished. With about 72 billion pounds of food going to waste each year, we could be using that surplus to feed families that are facing hunger. There are always ways to help make a difference with this...