Contributed by Samantha Jones Some industries are more eco-friendly by default, and others struggle on the front. Real estate is one of the less sustainable industries. Sustainability and land development are not on the same page. Real estate projects are … Continue reading →
Contributed by Melanie Manard In recent years, consumers have become more aware about the environment. According to a Nielsen Media Research study, 66% are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products and services. They are also eager to understand where … Continue reading →
Contributed by Carolyn Hart When considering the state of the environment and the lack of effort being made to battle climate change, it’s natural to feel anxious and helpless about the future. Realistically, living with this level of stress isn’t … Continue reading →
Industry accounts for about 40% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The chemicals industry, with 6-7% of greenhouse gas emissions, is the dirtiest industry. A startup called Solugen has discovered new processes using biocatalysis that eliminate emissions. Part of the … Continue reading →
As a 19-year-old freshman at Princeton University in 2001, TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky entered a business plan contest. Inspiration came in part from a friend of his who had discovered that worm poop helped a plant to grow faster. It … Continue reading →
The coronavirus outbreak has had a mixed environmental effect. The sheer mountain of waste from all the plastic disposables makes an already serious problem worse. On the other hand, reduced transportation and factory output has made the air cleaner. Less … Continue reading →