Many environmentalists, such as myself, justifiably have it out for single-use plastics. They are a plague to our planet and unnecessary in daily life. But single-use has a time and a place. And this is it. The Convenience of Plastics Much of the appeal of plastics is that they are cheap and easy to…

It’s more deadly than you realize. — Ocean plastic is a problem. We all know it by now. Whether you’ve seen the viral video of a turtle with a straw up its nose or heard of plastic bag bans, you know the problem of ocean plastic is proclaimed far and wide. But it’s not about the turtles. …

Just because we’re all hunkered down doesn’t mean we can’t keep helping the planet. In fact, we’ve seen that just staying home has a massive impact on our greenhouse gas emissions. …

At some point, you’ve probably dropped a water bottle into the blue bin marked with that snappy triangle and walked off feeling a tinge satisfied that you’ve done something to help the planet. Maybe you’ve never given a second thought as to where it goes, accepting the whole recycling system…

Despite what companies sell us, they’re a band-aid solution at best. What are you wearing right now? A t-shirt? Sundress? Pajamas? (No judgment here). Whatever it is, there’s a good chance that at least one item on your body is made of plastic. Plastic has woven its way into the…

Let’s face it. Junk food is fantastic. Convenient junk food is even better. I’m not going to argue the satisfaction that comes from ripping open a package to have a week’s supply of cookies at a moment’s notice. Or the comfort of having a tasty meal that requires nothing but…