…goes into producing a wardrobe basic, the cotton/polyester blend T-shirt. A few highlights include the overseas extraction of the crude oil from which polyester is synthesized, the energy and pesticide…
…people to live sustainably, to ‘go green’? Is there some way we can get through to the city and country people who don’t care about these issues, to help them…
…more products today advertise their green credentials—with many displaying third-party certifications on their labels. But how can consumers know whether a given green label is legit or just more greenwashing?…
…a truly “green” mattress. A true green mattress features at least 60 percent natural and/or organic materials (such as natural latex, plant-based polyfoam or memory foam, cotton, wool, etc.). “Green…
…limits its investments to sustainability-oriented companies and institutions is well on its way to being considered green. A green wave hasn’t quite swept the banking industry in the U.S. yet…
…like cotton, go organic. And bonus points if it’s grown and processed locally or at least within the U.S., saving greenhouse gas emissions caused by shipping long distance. Meanwhile, if…
…Here are the top reasons why you should consider a green home remodel this year. Making repairs Major and minor repairs can be approached with environmentally-friendly, sustainable materials. If windows…
Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called green patent sharing and how does it work? —Bill Gilmore, Albuquerque, NM The idea behind so-called green patent sharing is that researchers, inventors and companies…
…speculative individual “green” companies directly. Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management is one of the firms that has revolutionized investing by showing what good returns sustainability-oriented investments can yield. Credit: Katja…
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways I can get my college to be more green? —Bill Ott, Troy, NY In recent years, colleges and universities have recognized the capacity for…
