What’s the Deal With “Murder Hornets”?
A couple months ago, a handful of insects appeared in the Pacific Northwest and caused quite a buzz.
5 Feel Good “Low Carbon” Snacks
Navitas Organics Chocolate Cacao Power Snack Novato’s Navitas Organics, a certified B Corp, works with cacao grown under strict regenerative practices. Efforts are underway to transition all packaging to post-consumer resin made from recycled plastics, until a compostable option is available. Patagonia Provisions Organic Chile Mango They uses mangos sourced from Nicaragua on the first […]
5 Feel Good “Low Carbon” Snacks
Navitas Organics Chocolate Cacao Power Snack Novato’s Navitas Organics, a certified B Corp, works with cacao grown under strict regenerative practices. Efforts are underway to transition all packaging to post-consumer resin made from recycled plastics, until a compostable option is available. Patagonia Provisions Organic Chile Mango They uses mangos sourced from Nicaragua on the first […]
It’s Seal Baby Season at the Marine Mammal Center
Flowers aren’t the only things popping up this season.
How to Host a Plastic-Free Holiday Party
What’s the best way to spread holiday cheer? By cutting back on single-use plastic! We have partnered with the Conservation Team at Shedd Aquarium to bring you some tips for making your next holiday party more environmentally friendly. Plastic pollution is pervasive in ecosystems, impacting animals big and small. Locally, some 22 million pounds of […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Partner Spotlight: Boost Your Home’s Resale Value With Kipnis Architecture + Planning’s Sustainable Design Practice
Caption: A Lake Zurich solar home completed in 2018. The home was designed to capture key views out to the lake and features a long list of sustainable features including a significant solar panel array. (Photos courtesy of Kipnis Architecture + Planning.) Incorporating sustainability into the home has never been more critical, not only […]
Mary Robinson, Ireland’s First Female President, Talks Climate Justice and 3 Ways You Can Live More Sustainably
Human rights champion Mary Robinson believes the climate crisis is humanity’s greatest challenge. More than leading a global fight against climate change, she’s raising the voices of the world’s most vulnerable people. The former and first female President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been recognized for shining a light […]
