Are Coffee Filters Compostable?
We love a cup of coffee here at Whole People but recently we began to wonder are coffee filters compostable? So, we talked to a barista, who is something of an expert in the field of coffee filters and coffee…
A Natural Beauty Guide for 2022
The desire to begin a natural beauty regime is becoming particularly more common in these turbulent times. Our readers regularly send in questions about how to get started with natural, clean beauty products. A common refrain from Whole People community…
Will Seed Banks Save The World?
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…
Vegan Cosmetics Statistics for 2022
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…
What Are Carbon Footprints?
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…
Are Laundry Detergent Sheets Better For The Environment?
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…
Weed Tampons Are The Latest Craze To Battle Menstrual Pain
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…
A Clean Beauty Glossary For Beginners
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…
10 Books For Young Environmentalists, Recommended by Scientists
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…
What Is Regenerative Gardening?
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…
Is Polyester Vegan?
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…
Is Nuclear Energy Sustainable?
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…