The concept of a seed bank is a simple one. It’s a repository of seeds from the world’s plant species that will allow plant breeders to replant the world if climate change, natural disasters, or nuclear war should rain down…
The global vegan cosmetics market is booming, they say, but what does that mean, exactly? We went in search of the numbers and we’re pleased to report there is a huge degree of optimism in the vegan cosmetics market and…
Everyone has a personal carbon footprint and that carbon footprint is currently about an average of four tons of carbon each year. That’s a problem. If we want to keep global warming under the 2 degrees Celsius threshold, we need…
Laundry detergent sheets work by dissolving in cold water as you wash your clothes and many people say they’re eco-friendly. But are these eco-strips really friendly or are they another way to sell a product that’s bad for the planet…
A new pain-relief product for women plagued by menstrual pain will soon be available in the U.S.—”weed tampons.” Sure, they’re not actual tampons, they’re “cannabis-based vaginal suppositories” (tampon-shaped but without the absorbent quality of tampons), but “weed tampons” has a certain ring to…
Clean beauty is an awesome movement dedicated to removing toxins from makeup. It can be confusing, however, due to all the terms used by clean beauty advocates, which is why we introduced our clean beauty glossary. In this clean beauty…
Children start hearing about climate change, global warming, and the problems facing the natural world at a very young age now. But how can you help young readers better understand these issues without overwhelming them? Well with these awesome books…
We all want to work with the planet when we garden but what does regenerative gardening mean and where did the idea come from? Is it just another buzzword or is there more substance to it? How Does Regenerative Agriculture…
Polyester is a material made from plastic fibers. It’s one of the most popular synthetic materials in use today but we wanted to know if the fiber was vegan or not? We spoke to some environmentalists and some experts in…
There’s something about the idea of nuclear power plants creating nuclear energy that brings out the chills in most people. They have visions of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Three Mile Island, and Chernobyl. But are they right to do so? Or is…
You might not believe it, but viscose is one of the most common fibers used in the textile industry. In fact, industry figures suggest that it’s the third most popular choice of fiber globally. Now, if you haven’t heard of…
One of the big hits on the high street today is Uniqlo. A Japanese clothing brand that makes affordable clothing in attractive styles for almost everyone. But is this ethical and sustainable fashion? Or is the supply chain (as with…