EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I hear a lot about Patagonia doing the right thing by the environment, but what about the rest of the outdoor gear and apparel industry? –Doug Pearson, Chicago,…
The Best Sustainable Puffer Jacket for Winter 2023
I’ve been looking for ages, and the options for cruelty-free and animal product-free clothing and sustainable puffer jackets that can keep you warm in the coldest of weathers were very few some years ago. Luckily, that is no longer the…
Sustainable Christmas Ideas: How to Celebrate the Season Responsibly
The holiday season brings joy and togetherness, of course, but it also comes with a steep environmental cost. I know you don’t want to hear it, but Christmas is all about excessive waste and high energy consumption. So, yes, traditional…
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Zero Waste Coffee
Let’s find out how to make some simple, delicious, zero waste coffee to make your day. Coffee is the number one reason a lot of people are able to be functional in their daily lives. We owe a lot to…
The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Coffee Brands
I’ve known coffee since I was a baby. My family is filled with coffee drinkers. But for a long time, we didn’t know anything about ethical coffee. What is ethical, fair trade coffee? And what the heck are ethical coffee…
The Big Problem with Coffee and the Environment
EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I drink a lot of coffee and I’m wondering how bad this is for the environment? And how I can make sure I’m feeding my 3-cup-a-day habit in the…