A Native-Led Company Is Installing Solar Farms for Tribal Nations Across the US
Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission—installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.
Read MoreA social justice-focused alternative to Girl Scouts is gaining popularity
“Radical Monarchs,” an emerging organization for Black and Brown youth aged 8 to 11, is gaining recognition as a progressive alternative to the long-established Girl Scouts of the USA.
Read MoreHow Long It Takes 50+ Common Items To Decompose
All non-living things are eventually broken down into simple molecules by the elements, microorganisms, and the ravages of time, but some things take significantly longer to decompose than others.
Read MoreThe "5" R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Rot, Resist
Only 9% of plastic waste produced from 1950–2015 was recycled. A waste hierarchy urges individuals to only resort to recycling when necessary.
Read MoreYou Can Adopt an Axolotl and Bring These Adorable 'Water Monsters' Back From the Brink of Extinction
A Mexican university is using a virtual adopt-an-axolotl campaign to raise funds, build habitats, and save the rare aquatic salamander species from extinction.
Read MoreScientists have figured out how to use rice husks and newspapers for eco-friendly insulation
Researchers in Panama have used a mix of newspaper, rice husk, borax, and glue to develop an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
Read MoreFrom Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'
The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
Read More49 Best Sustainable Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales To Shop This Year
If you're looking to intentionally shop sustainably during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we have some recommendations to give you a head start.
Read MoreThese Brands Want To Redefine Black Friday: 'Don't Buy. Just Borrow.'
These companies are deviating from traditional Black Friday practices by closing their online stores, offering repairs, and even loaning out products to people for free.
Read MoreNo, You Can't Donate Thanksgiving Leftovers - But Here's What You Can Do Instead
It’s tempting to want to do something good with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but food banks can’t take them. Here’s other ways you can help donate this Thanksgiving.
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