Going Green

Balancing a footprint An increasing number of businesses as well as individuals are doing the right thing for the Earth by making moves towards a carbon neutral economy. We can all make a positive impact on the environment by living more sustainably and offsetting the majority of our personal GHG emissions from home…

May not stick but I wanted to share some news on a personal project called, yes, Green Globe Trotter. I envision this to be a booking site that filters out carbon inefficient airlines and thus you’re left with the greener options. Yes of course flying is still a polluter. Which…

As a print designer, I realized that in every job I took, I was basically profiting off of the unsustainable lumber mill practices that causes harm to our diverse ecosystems and to our planet. I attempted to counter this by helping clients choose recycled paper, since it uses 25% less…

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty adopted by parties at COP21. The agreement includes commitments from countries to reduce their climate pollution. The agreement marks the end of the fossil fuel era, with a goal to limit global warming and achieve a climate-neutral world by mid-century. The…

Making recycling simple, fun, and rewarding for everyone. — We’re thrilled to announce our next investment in Scrapp. Learn more about the company and how you can participate in their equity crowdfunding campaign for as little as $100. The Problem Put simply, people don’t recycle enough because they lack at least one of the following: a) motivation, b) prompting, c) accessibility…

Off-the-grid doesn’t have to be a cabin in the woods — Sometimes you want a cabin on the lake or in the woods far away from the hustle and bustle of life. Sometimes, however, you have to travel to a city for work, to visit family, or to attend an event. City travel doesn’t always have to mean a big hotel…

Holiday travel isn’t always enjoyable but it’s easier than you might think to make it sustainable — When it comes to sustainable travel we often think of either the daily commute — an electric car versus public transportation, using the carpool lane or cycling — or we think of an eco-travel vacation to a specific destination. We don’t always think of the sustainable options we have when…

How some businesses picked up alternative options to save money. The world saw how COVID-19 changed daily operations for businesses with social distancing, extra PPE, and limited hours. These changes ultimately affected how we live and buy and as a result, some stores went out of business while others thrived…

So you want to save the Earth and have no idea where to start. Whether you’ve been inspired by various green Instagram influencers or just want to avoid another year of intense natural disasters, you are well within your right to be concerned. …