Look at your feet. (I’m going to assume you’re wearing shoes.) Do you have any idea how good or bad those shoes are for the environment? Or did you pick them for […]
This company is building a carbon calculator for every product in the world
These 15 companies have the biggest footprint from cargo shipping
Cargo ships carrying truckloads of clothing, cheap furniture, toys, and other goods destined for Walmart stores in the U.S. emitted an estimated 3.7 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2019—more than a […]
Jamaica: Jamaica aims to become leader in electric vehicle ownership
Jamaica is lagging behind in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) when compared to other countries in the Caribbean island, but a government consultant has signalled that the country will be taking […]
Trinidad & Tobago: Young plans low-carbon energy future for Trinidad and Tobago
Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Stuart Young said at the first day of the Energy Conference 2021 that Trinidad and Tobago needs to balance its demand for energy with the transition […]
This hoodie is 100% carbon negative
The typical “carbon negative” product involves a manufacturer buying carbon offsets to, say, protect forests—something that can be tricky to get right and that doesn’t eliminate the fact that making the product added CO2 […]
Your sneakers are polluting the planet. Adidas and Allbirds unveil an ultra-green alternative
In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the global sneaker house Adidas and the sustainable, direct-to-consumer shoe brand Allbirds announced they were teaming up to make the most sustainable sneaker ever. Today, […]
This fake leather is made from silk
First came pleather made from plastic. Then there was plant-based leather—made from fruit like pineapples—and fungi-based leather made from mycelium, the network of vegetative threads that grows in mushroom colonies. Startups like Modern Meadow biofabricate […]
Dominican Republic: The country’s first smart city is in the eastern tourist area
The “first smart city” in the Dominican Republic operates in the tourist area of Bávaro, Punta Cana, with its solutions in the supply of energy and facilities in automotive mobility with electric […]
This field guide teaches companies how they can go carbon negative
If you’re going for a hike in the woods, you might bring along a field guide to help you identify wildflowers or fungi. Often pocket-sized, field guides provide a base of knowledge […]
Scientists develop a truly recyclable plastic. Is the world ready for it?
The average American generates 220 pounds of plastic waste each year. A vast majority of it is not recycled, even if you send it to a recycling facility. Most plastic ends up in […]
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