Eco Blog

Just last month, we were completely taken aback by England’s impressive 85 percent increase in reusable bag usage. The country’s plastic bag charge was a clear success, so much so in fact that Liberal Democrats in the UK now want the government to build on the success of this scheme by implementing a similar plan for […]

Labor Day marks the official end of summer, which means traditionally, families and friends will gather all over the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the long weekend with outdoor BBQs, picnics, and cookouts. With these joy-filled celebrations also comes a ton of extra trash and waste. However, there are ways to “have your cake and […]

Stores handed out more plastic bags than ever in 2014. This was coincidentally the same year California passed a law banning stores from giving out plastic bags for free – the first statewide ban of its kind in the country. However, at the beginning of July, Hawaii became the first state to ban plastic bags […]

Pop culture, films, TV, and music can have a major impact on the things we do, buy, and wear. But it’s celebrities in particular who are in the spotlight with the media constantly at the ready to see what they’ll get up to next. With this type of influence, it’s great to see some of Hollywood’s […]

In some states and districts, the new school year has already begun, but for millions of students and teachers around the country, school starts back tomorrow. When the school schedule quickly becomes routine, parents find themselves at their busiest, especially when it comes to packing a healthy, reusable lunch for their kids. With a lack […]

People are willing to pay more for organic meats and produce. In fact, organic food sales reached a record high of $39 billion in 2014. Wine is a different story. Wine enthusiasts have been less willing to spend on organic or eco-friendly wines, but a new analysis of experts’ ratings suggests that there’s really no […]

When it comes to practical sustainability, you are bound to be guilty of a few infractions. Perhaps you’ve kept the shower running for longer than necessary as it warms up, or maybe you’ve left the lights on when you’re not home. Whatever the case, it can be easy to neglect simple sustainable habits that could […]

“Why is there all this trash and why is that okay? We have to find solutions before it gets out of control.” – Lauren Singer Have you ever thought about how much waste you produce in a day? What about per year? The average American produces 4.3 pounds of waste per day; that’s nearly 1,600 pounds […]

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday was a spectacular event, especially considering that Rio’s organizers had to make do with 10 percent of the lavish budget London had. It’s no secret that Brazil is reeling from political and economic turmoil, but the event didn’t focus on these issues. Instead, Rio’s directors made […]

In 2014, more than 7 billion plastic bags were estimated to have been handed out to shoppers at major retailers in England. This number was derived from the country’s seven main retailers: Asda, Co-operative Group, Marks & Spencer, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. As of early October 2015, a new policy was put in place […]