by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Culture Change, Personal Behavior, Stuff
Most people only read a book once. By borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, multiple people read each copy, reducing the number of copies that need to be produced. This, in turn, reduces the number of trees cut down, the associated energy cost, and...
by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | At home, Food, Uncategorized
Plant-based milk has been making headlines for a number of years now. You have undoubtedly seen a variety of non-dairy milk in stores or heard about them from friends or family. These new options have become popular with many people, including those who care about the...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Personal Behavior, Stuff
Fast fashion is when cheap clothes get rapidly produced in high volumes. Short-term trends are jumped on and low-quality products are pumped out. It is a common way clothes are created, and unfortunately, it harms the environment, garment workers, and, ultimately,...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Food, Minimization/mitigation
Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, next to water. Switching from teabags to brewing loose-leaf tea is easy and reduces microplastics and waste. Teabags are made from a variety of materials, often including small amounts of plastic. While some...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Energy, Minimization/mitigation
The world of online orders and home delivery is growing ever-present. This may not be all bad, versus driving around ourselves, if society can become extra efficient at the logistics of the entire process. A part of this is choosing the most sustainable option for...
