Category: Planet
Why you should care Over 500 million plastic straws are used every day in the US, and every plastic straw that exists today will exist in the future. By Hey Social Good These days, everyone around is talking about paper straws, stainless steel straws, bamboo straws, and bioplastic straws too. What’s the deal with straws? […]
Why you should care Planet harmful toothbrushes are as bad for you as gingivitis. By Latha Rao We’re told by our dentists to brush and floss after every meal to maintain our oral health. And we do. But, what happens to all those toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and floss? Most of us just throw them in […]
Why you should care As much as we’d like to think all of our clothes from the 90’s ended up with a vintage loving buyer, the truth is that we send 26 billion pounds of textiles to the landfill each year. by Cindy J Lin How often you visit your local clothing donation center is […]
Why you should care Imagine if all high school students made a shift to lessen their impact on water use. As a high school student living in San Diego, California, I know that although conserving water is important, it can be difficult to make larger changes to accommodate for droughts and hotter seasons. Making large […]
Why you should care Because your work out can make you happy for reasons other than endorphins – think giving back with every work out kind of happy! by Kate Houser We’ll be the first to admit that walking down the athletic gear aisle at any store can be a bit scary and extremely intimidating. […]
Why you should care Because taking sustainable baby steps can feel empowering. by Cindy J Lin Kate Houser Sooo, you just read our piece about the 730,000 microplastic fibers shed from the clothes we wear and wash each time, and you’re a bit freaked out?! Don’t fret, you are not alone. We get a little […]
Why you should care Clean water means better health, food, and educational opportunities for women, children…everyone. by Elise Kim Contributor What does a water crisis mean to you? Water crisis. The government says it, the journalists say it, and the environmentalists scream it. Our current water crisis means more than two billion people in the […]
Why you should care When you support a water non-profit, you get more than just clean water. You get more fish, more health education, and a healthier you. by Cindy J Lin Thankfully, we are surrounded by many amazing non-profit organizations working hard to defend, bring, and fund clean water, sanitation services, water infrastructure, community […]
Why you should care Minimize plastic use with this quick sandwich bag can save waste and money. by Katherine Gibbs Contributor A Simple, Affordable Solution To Cure Our Waste Woes By 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. How depressing! However, here’s a simple solution to reduce your personal plastic waste […]
Why you should care From that morning smoothie to your favorite dinner casserole, a well stocked-do-good cupboard and fridge may change the world around you little by little. By Latha Rao From your morning smoothie to your favorite dinner casserole, the choices you make to stock up your kitchen and fridge with food can […]
