Modular sofas, micro insurance, lunchboxes as a service and an electric delivery tricycle were just a few of the innovations featured in last weeks ThinkDif conference. Here are seven companies I’ll be watching as the circular economy grows. Sofa For Life Sofa For Life is designed to grow with you.… read more
Why SodaStream is healthier for you and the planet
Each summer I’m in Sweden I notice most homes have a SodaStream. I tried another bubble brand a few years ago only to be stuck with CO2 cylinders that I didn’t know what to do with. But I decided it was time to try again, and I’m so glad I… read more
How regenerative farming offers one solution to global warming
You’ve probably heard agriculture is a large contributor to global warming, and growing food for livestock is part of that problem. But farming and cattle have the potential to become a solution. The regenerative agriculture movement offers an alternative to farming and raising cattle in a way that destroys the… read more
11 Inspiring circular economy examples
You may be hearing a lot of buzz and theories about the shift toward a circular economy. But it’s time for the rubber to meet the road. I compiled this list of circular economy examples so you can see not only the products coming out of the circular economy movement… read more
Circular Economy Products
There’s a lot written about the transition to a circular economy, but what does a circular economy product look like? Find a few you can already buy below. A circular economy requires that companies innovate and rethink common products to reduce waste and use less natural resources. Circular design concepts… read more
Clothes recycling at a retailer near you
Major retail stores around the country are accepting old shoes and clothes for recycling in a move toward a circular economy. Recycled clothing is upcycled and sold again. If your closet is full of clothes that no longer fit or spark joy, find a drop off location below and your… read more
The conscious consumer shop for every lifestyle
I started EarthyB.com because I wanted one place where conscious consumers could find mainstream and up-and-coming brands and products for every lifestyle. The conscious consumer online shop is that place. Products for conscious consumers The circular economy and clean living movements have led to a slew of innovation toward renewable… read more
The clothing brands designed for a circular economy
Most used clothes end up in the trash. That doesn’t mean we should give up on fashion or walk around naked. Instead, a few companies are proving that clothes and shoes can be made for a circular economy. TeeMill The Teemill.com is a T-shirt company that creates clothing made using… read more
How circular design products could revolutionize what we buy
Product packaging is due for a major disruption. Yep. Product packaging. It’s not a flashy topic, but circular design products have the potential to solve major environmental issues. You may have heard the term circular economy. It sounds a little intimidating, but the core boils down to keeping raw materials… read more
The future of environmentalism looks like a circular economy
Ellen MacArthur started out as a sailor. At 24 she came in second in an offshore sailing race. A few years later she became the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe alone. She sailed over 26,000 miles and spent 71 days alone with only the resources she brought on the… read more