The popularity of green initiatives exploded from the fringe efforts of crunchy hippies to the mega-million marketing strategies of multinational companies. Local is yet another buzzword that has gained traction in recent years; however, making a concerted effort to live a local life creates a sound green standard while having the added benefit of connecting […]
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prAna Sustainable Clothing Brand Review
The end of summer is upon us. In fact, my kids have already started back to school! We are still trying to soak up the end of summer activities, like fitting in a baseball game, blowing bubbles, and enjoying a few last days at the pool. But already I am starting to hear “pumpkin spice” […]
Teaching Children Why Sustainability Is Important
Sustainability as a goal refers to the aim of maintaining or improving the quality of life for current and future generations while ensuring that environmental, social, and economic resources are preserved for the long term. It involves making decisions and taking actions that balance the needs of people, the planet, and prosperity. Living a more […]
A Closer Look At Fair Trade And What It Means To Farmers
I recently had the opportunity to go along with Whole Foods on a trip to DiveMex Fair Trade Pepper Farm in Mexico. It was a day packed with activity and learning. It was an eye opening experience to get to visit a Fair Trade Farm in person, look at the crop production, and attend a […]
Cool Sustainable Agriculture Examples In Costa Rica
I recently went to Costa Rica on a Rainforest Alliance press trip to learn more about sustainable agriculture methods. This type of farming involves practices like protecting soil fertility and preventing soil erosion through crop rotation and cover crops. I had the opportunity to speak with farmers and farm managers. It was so interesting to […]