Green Living

Crocs Scales Up Takeback Program, Pushing for Circular Economy

Crocs scales up its takeback program in 2024, enhancing bio-circular initiatives and pushing for a circular economy while balancing growth challenges.

Building a World-Class Green Workforce: The Role of Education in Scotland’s Green Finance Future

In the final part of our series on Scotland’s green finance transformation, we focus on a key element of the green transition: the leaders driving it forward.

High PFAS Levels in Backyard Eggs Linked to Earthworms, Study Finds

A new study has revealed that earthworms are likely the primary source of high PFAS levels found in eggs from backyard chickens near a chemical plant in the Netherlands. The findings, which have prompted a nationwide investigation, challenge previous assumptions about the source of PFAS contamination in local food production.

Scotland's Green Finance Surge: Boosting Investments for a Net-Zero Economy

To effectively boost green financing, Scotland has prioritized collaboration between public entities and private institutions.
San Diego, Washington DC and Honolulu are Setting the Standard for Green Cities
Washington, D.C., has cultivated a strong local food movement, with the most Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and community gardens per capita.
Powering Sustainability: How Retrofits are Key to Scotland's Green Economy
According to the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services, financing retrofits will require coordinated efforts between public and private sectors.
Schools Leading the Way with LEED, TRUE, and WELL Certifications
As sustainability becomes a priority for institutions worldwide, schools are increasingly emerging as leaders in environmental responsibility.
A rainbow is shown during harvest on Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica on Thursday, Jan 16, 2020. (Joshua Trujillo, Starbucks)
Starbucks Expands Coffee Innovation Network to Strengthen Coffee Sustainability
Company invests in new farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica with future plans in Africa and Asia to boost coffee productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.
How Heat Waves Are Rewriting Urban Routines
The research, conducted across 11 major U.S. metropolitan areas, reveals that soaring temperatures not only keep people indoors but also dramatically shift transportation choices, with implications for city planning and equity.
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Red Sea Global Sets New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury Development
Red Sea Global earns multiple LEED certifications, advancing sustainability in luxury development.

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New York's Innovative Program Diverts Millions of Pounds of Food from Landfills

Mars Veterinary Health Summit Drives Collaboration for a Sustainable Veterinary Future

Library Commons: America’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub and Model for Green Infrastructure

Microplastics: The Invisible Crisis Demanding Global Action

Indonesia’s New Capital, Nusantara, Welcomes Visitors for the First Time

Harnessing Waste Conversion Technologies: Economic Gains for Municipalities and Manufacturers

Agriculture 4.0: Revolutionizing Farming and Supporting Smart Cities

38 Golf Clubs in Ireland to Benefit from New EV Charging Scheme

Maywood, Illinois, Takes Steps to Replace Lead Water Pipes Through EPA Partnership

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Munich Oktoberfest

Century Financial Joins UN Global Compact and Climate Ambition Accelerator

Eskom’s Air Quality Initiative Brings Cleaner Energy to Mpumalanga Communities

Inside HelloFresh and Denali’s Environmental Milestone: Creating Value from Waste

Miami's Waterways Offer New Route to Beat Congestion

From Air to Plate: Producing Essential Nutrients with Clean Energy

Green Living & the Environment

Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness

5 easy ways to make your bathroom more sustainable

(BPT) - The entire country has experienced its share of extreme weather lately. Record-breaking heat, torrential rain and drought — you name it, Mother Nature has been doling it out. It has …

Expert tips to save you money heating your home

(BPT) - As the days get shorter and cooler, it's the perfect time to turn your attention to your heating system. Before it gets too chilly, you'll want your HVAC system to be in great condition …

Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across much of the country.

5 tips for sustainably decorating your home

From upcycling to investing in quality materials, Made Trade rounded up five tips for sustainably decorating your home.

Keeping Your Community Clean: 4 ways to do your part for spotless public spaces

(Family Features) From a day spent in the office to evenings out and everywhere in between, there's one thing virtually everyone leaves behind now and again: a mess.

Inside fast fashion brands' love affair with uncomfortable, synthetic, and slow-to-biodegrade fabrics

The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry.

‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy & the Environment, and Economy

(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is launching the next set of PSAs in a six-part series — these will focus on …

What if your pets' steps could create renewable energy?

(BPT) - Does your dog run crazy-eights? Does your cat get midnight madness? Of course, any of your pets can get the zoomies, or, maybe they simply follow you around the house all day in hopes of a …
Environment matters
Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today
Trees are one way to cool down a city. Architects in ancient Rome also designed buildings with porticos for shade and air flow. Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images As intense heat breaks records around the …
New big storm is headed for the Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane
Disturbances in the Atlantic may be nothing, or they could be the seeds of a destructive hurricane. NOAA GOES When tropical meteorologists peer at satellite images , they often catch sight of subtle …
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas, in May 2024. In June, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple . Even larger hailstones have been …
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification to Category 5 is alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Hurricane Beryl hit the island of Carriacou, Grenada, on July 1, 2024, with 150 mph sustained winds. NOAA Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly intensify, growing quickly from …
Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change
Many countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it’s never going to get “too hot for people to live here,” especially in relatively dry climates. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

National Grid: Improving Jobs with the Clean Energy Transition

Doing well by doing good: Many New Yorkers may soon find good jobs in the clean energy sector.
(NAPSI)—Addressing climate change is an all-hands-on-deck undertaking. It requires a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy grid that provides affordable, reliable power when and where people need …

New round of federal grants injects billions into rural renewable energy projects

The Daily Yonder reports on a new round of federal funding and its focus on communities across the country with fewer than 10,000 residents.

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips
(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

Help your home and your energy bill handle summer heat

(BPT) - As summer temperatures rise, what can you do to beat the heat at home? Before lowering the thermostat setting, consider an often-overlooked approach to help your home and your energy budget …
Lifestyle features
The top burger restaurant chains in America
Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024.  
Is your pet part of your disaster plan?
Pettable created a guide to help pet parents prepare for an emergency situation using guidance from the ASPCA, American National Red Cross, and AVMA.
The seemingly endless cycle of reforms in juvenile justice
The Marshall Project covers Ohio's plan to close youth detention facilities in an effort to combat adult-style incarceration, an issue other states are facing as well.
The holidays can take a bite out of your budget—but you don’t have to let them and TextNow can help.
Six Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later …
How Michigan's election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat reports on an investigation into four people who allegedly voted twice in the Macomb County, Michigan, August primary.
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