EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why are environmental advocates down on the Forest Stewardship Council, given its mission to eliminate unsustainable forestry? — M.P., Raleigh, NC Environmentalists, indigenous people and others exploited by logging in developing countries rejoiced at the launch of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in […]
Zero Waste Shampoo Bars for Epic Summer Hair
We all hope for that genie in a shampoo bottle to free us from our hair woes. Gorgeous hair is everyone’s goal, and we’ve tried out numerous shampoo brands in that quest. And whatever be the brand, most of us have only poured out shampoo from a bottle all our lives. What’s the story of […]
The Zero Waste Bathroom: Plastic-Free Period Edition
The zero waste period is such an important goal, not just for the environment but for our own health. In this post, we’ll look into the scary parts of the “traditional” period products, figure out what the sustainable alternatives are, and chart a pathway to having a plastic-free period! We’ll save some money (oh, yeah!), […]
Environmental Racism and Black Lives Matter
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is there any overlap between the #BlackLivesMatter and Environmental Justice movements? —Jennifer B., Athens, GA There certainly is: “Environmental injustice”—defined as the unfair siting of pollution and other environmental ills in proximity to certain groups based on race or income status—is on a […]
Is Avocado Farming Destroying the Planet?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that my avocado habit is bad for the environment and my carbon footprint? — J. Pilsen, Olathe, KS Compared to other fruits and vegetables that are grown closer to home, eating avocados—most of which are flown in from Central America—can […]
The Best Linen Jumpsuits for Summer
After writing about linen dresses for summer last year, the linen love just went into overdrive. What’s not to love? It’s a lightweight but strong fabric that’s eco-friendly and sustainably produced. It’s perfect for summer (very absorbent), and pretty simple to maintain. And, with temperatures unfortunately getting higher every year, it’s perhaps time to zero […]
The Zero Waste Bathroom: Sustainable Toilet Paper Edition
Ah, toilet paper. Have you ever wondered what people used to clean themselves with before paper was invented?I have, but I haven’t Googled the answer yet. Not sure I want to know! The issue for now, though, is this: toilet paper rolls can be very wasteful for the environment. For those of us who care […]
Reformation, Corporate Racism & the Sustainability Movement
The world of sustainable fashion and systemic racism powerfully collided this week, when Reformation, with its finger firmly on American society’s pulse, posted its support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Instagram. So far, so good, but then the shocking truth soon came out: despite Reformation’s claims of being supportive of equal and fair […]
What Are We Doing to Slow Deforestation?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are we doing in the battle to stop or slow deforestation, especially in the tropics where forests store so much of the world’s biodiversity? — M. Lark, Neptune, IA In short, not so good. Global Forest Watch, a project of the […]
Looking For Eco-Friendly Decking Materials for Your Home?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which decking materials (wood or otherwise) are the greenest? — Bill A., San Francisco, CA As the weather warms up, we gravitate toward the outdoors, and what better way to enjoy […]