It is heartening to read an article that shows that people can embrace environmentally conscious ways of running a business without being labeled an environmentalist. A farmer in Kansas has, “embraced an (sic) environmentally conscious way of farming that guards against soil erosion and conserves precious water.” What was that? A farmer in the heartland […]
I think that this quote from the recent New Yorker Article sums it up best…”…It’s clear that we’re about to witness the steady demolition, or attempted demolition, of the environmental protections that have been put in place over the past five decades.” In a recently leaked memo, Trump’s priorities have been made clear….Stop the Clean […]
Although it is not that overwhelming, only 25% of hotels have a sustainability program and it is becoming more commonplace to see such hotels. Even more promising, there are more tour groups that try and run socially and sustainably oriented travel programs. I think that it is equally promising that cruise lines, long notorious polluters […]
From the Dunkin Donuts Web Site: Why doesn’t Dunkin’ Donuts use recycled paper coffee cups? Dunkin’ Donuts is committed to selling fresh brewed coffee in containers that are safe for the consumer. Our foam cup is one of the strongest in the industry and it insulates better than paper cups we have tested. By using […]
Maybe cleanliness is not the best thing from a sustainability stand point. In a recent study it turns out that all those dust particles may be good for us after all. From my perspective, the really interesting part of this is the fact that exposure to the natural world, with all of its inherent potential […]