One of the things languishing on my to-do list has been to figure out the best way to offset the carbon emissions that hosting EarthyB.com creates. I've thought a lot about it, but just never got around to wrapping my head around how to do it. I want my business to be carbon neutral obviously, but...
Simple sustainable living ideas
Ready to start living a more sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle, but not sure where to begin? Here you'll find simple sustainable living ideas that help you reduce your environmental footprint, save you money, and help you live a healthier lifestyle.
Earth Day inspiration from the women leading today's sustainability movement
“The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it," Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist who leads the PBS series Global Weirding, often says. So I decided to virtually talk about today's environmental issues with a few female sustainability leaders. Why women? Well, the environmental movement has a history of being...
Soccer star Lauren Barnes brings sustainability to the pandemic bubble
When the pandemic hit, I watched as so many sustainable initiatives were abandoned. No more reusable bags at the grocery store, refill stations were closed, and even I doubled down on the disposable hand wipes for a while. But Lauren Barnes, National Women's Soccer League champion and environmental activist, didn't let the pandemic stop her...
Sustainable innovation inspiration from recycled phone case entrepreneur
The best part of being a sustainable living blogger is (virtually) meeting entrepreneurs all over the world who are figuring out how to make products and services that are useful and sustainable. Emily Wan, the founder of Movement, is one of those entrepreneurs. I sent her a few questions about her recycled phone cases and...
The many (surprising) advantages of electric cars
Ready to buy your first electric car? In this intro to the advantages of electric cars you'll learn why electric cars perform better, are more efficient, and even a little bit of electric vehicle trivia and history. This is a guest post is by Chris Johnston, co-author of The Arrival of the Electric Car*: An...
The best casual and sustainable T-shirts for under $40
I grew up in California so I’m a shorts and T-shirt kind of a girl. Unfortunately, up until just a few years ago, it was almost impossible to find cute, well-fitting, and sustainably made T-shirts for less than $40. I’m willing to pay a few extra bucks for a t-shirt to be well designed using...
What are green bonds and how do they work?
I spent last week watching Bloomberg's virtual Green Festival where there was a lot of talk about how to finance the clean energy projects of the future. We want to see a transition to a clean economy, but how can these projects get the financing they need? So I asked Bryce Anderson from RE Royalties...
The best places for sustainable online shopping
We’re about five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and at this point, I only shop online. Personally, I love shopping online, and it’s only gotten better over the last few years. So here’s a collection of the best places for sustainable online shopping for everything you need, from sustainable clothes to clean beauty products. EarthHero...
The best sustainable food delivery services
I've always felt a little guilty about my addiction to sustainable food delivery services. I mean, can online food delivery truly be sustainable with all that shipping and packaging? Turns out, the answer is yes when the service truly reduces food waste according to Why Meal Kits Aren't as Bad for the Environment as You...
6 Sustainable gift ideas for women
Shopping for sustainable gift ideas for the women in your life is hard enough, but if you're not used to shopping online, it might feel even harder than usual. As I write this, the shelter in place order is still in full effect, so you're most likely shopping online for at least the next month....
Four simple Earth Day tips for families
I worry about my kids' future all the time. With all the news about climate change, it's enough to make any parent worry for the next generation. So here are a few simple Earth Day tips for families interested in raising kids on a healthier planet. Cook with your kids I had the opportunity to...
The simple sustainable living guide
My take on sustainable living is a little different than the status quo. A lot of the sustainable living guides I've read have lists of ways you can personally change your habits to live more sustainably. Their tips are right on. Drive less, grow some of your own food, use durable and reusable products. All...
Sustainable living for beginners
If your grandmother was anything like mine, she was scrappy and thrifty. She didn't waste a thing. She repaired holes, knew the guy at the local shoe repair shop, and sold whatever she didn't need. My grandmother Elsa taught me how to grow potatoes, cook a whole fish, and hem the drapes. She didn't mean...
The guide to sustainable and recycled shoes
Stylish and comfortable sustainably-made and recycled shoes used to be hard to find. But making shoes from recycled materials, and then taking them back to upcycle them again, is the latest thing in circular fashion. So if you're ready for shoes that are cute, functional, and even a bit better for the planet, then this...
The best eco-friendly gift ideas for 2020
Forget the boring eco-friendly gift ideas of the past. Lots of sustainable brands are designing green products made with upcycled materials and the planet in mind. Nothing on this list is eco-perfect. We're a long way from a truly circular economy. But I compiled this list based on the brands making progress. A few items...
Sustainable swimwear brands made with recycled materials
Most swimsuits are made from synthetics materials like polyurethane, polyester, and nylon that are not biodegradable and historically contribute to plastic waste. But a few sustainable swimwear brands are changing that by making stylish swimsuits from recycled materials. Sustainable swimwear materials Two upcycled swimwear fabrics come from ECONYL, which recycles nylon waste into new nylon,...
The simple guide to sustainable meat
I’ve tried every kind of diet: vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, sugar-free, and even carb-free. You know what I discovered? Restrictive eating doesn’t work for me, and it doesn’t work for my family. I grew up in Sweden eating meatballs and elk meat. Going vegan (even if it is for the environment) simply doesn’t feel natural. So...