Eco Blog

When it comes to Halloween, Americans aren’t scared to splurge on their favorite candy, decorations, and costumes. It’s predicted that they will spend more on Halloween this year than any other year in history – $8.4 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. But in 2016, when climate change is more real than ever, don’t you think […]

There are so many things that we use on a weekly or daily basis that we might not realize are heavily polluting the planet, and the sad part is that these dirty eco-hazardous items nearly always end up in our landfills. But there’s good news because these single-use items all come with eco-friendly alternatives. Here’s a […]

With so much to organize and think of when it comes to planning meetings, conferences, and events, it can sometimes be easy to forget about being eco-friendly, or at least it’s not at the top of the list. But having a little forethought can have surprisingly good results, not only for the environment but also for […]

The idea of a ban on gasoline and diesel cars seems an unfathomable one to most, but to Germany lawmakers, it’s at the top of their list. In fact, the Bundesrat just passed a resolution to ban the internal combustion engine and replace these vehicles with zero-emission cars by 2030, which is ironic considering Germany […]

In years to come, people will look back on September 2016 as a major milestone for climate change. This is the month and year at which carbon dioxide officially passed the symbolic 400 ppm mark – never to return below it in our lifetimes, according to scientists. September is usually the time when atmospheric carbon […]

Back in July, we got pretty excited when we realized we could help NASA track climate change from our phones, so much so, we searched the depths of the internet to bring you five more eco-friendly apps that we think will help you live a greener life. Whether you’re looking to change your shopping habits […]

The folks over at The Real Junk Food Project have just taken their “we feed everyone” concept to a whole new level by opening the UK’s first food waste supermarket. The company started in 2013 with “pay-as-you-feel” cafés and waste-not food banks, which allowed patrons to give back either financial donations, their time, energy or […]

Say goodbye to plasticware in France. The country just became the first in the world to ban all plastic cups, cutlery, and plates. The new law will go into effect in 2020 and producers will have until that date to ensure that all disposable, single-use items sold in France are biodegradable and can be composted […]

At Custom Earth Promos, we’re all about the environment and we love sharing the latest environmental news and tips with our fellow environmentalists – books included. Below you’ll find a list of some of our favorite green books that we think every environmentalist should have on their bookshelf. From renewable energy to travel, sustainability to […]

There were over 2.1 million marriages in the U.S. in 2014, which is an astounding amount of love. But with an abundance of weddings also comes a lot of unnecessary waste –  400-600 lbs. of waste to be exact (based on a guest list of 100-120 people). The solution may be simple, but having an eco-conscious wedding […]