BCorporation: 2018 Environment Honorees
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Business Leaders in Environmental Performance An employee-owned solar-panel installer. A sustainable architecture firm. A winery following regenerative agriculture practices.
The Importance of Community Participatory Approach: Water and Food Security Programmes
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. In an agrarian country like
The Caribbean Coconut Industry: CARDI’s Perspective
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Propelled by a health and
E-Commerce vs. Retail: Environmental Impacts of Modern Shopping
Many conscious shoppers have asked themselves the same question -- what are the impacts of shopping online versus traditional retail on the environment and society. The total holiday sales in the United States for 2016 totals $665.87 billion, with $94.71
The Amish, a potential sustainable-living model
As communities across the globe search for a solid sustainable-living model, the answer may live in the corners of the United States. Concentrated mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, the Amish community (having lived mostly in seclusion) has been feeling
Global Coral Reef Destruction – Can We Stop It?
Coral reefs, the most bio-diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, are one of the most sensitive indicators of the ocean's health. Even though they occupy only 0.1% of the ocean, they are home to a quarter of marine species.
SDG 15: Planting New Roots for a Fertile Planet
Editor’s Note: This is the third piece in a series in collaboration with the SDSN-Y exploring the Sustainable Development Goals. See the introduction to the series here and SDG-12 here. The newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals spelled out a number of hard truths. Prominent