Home to huge expanses of biodiverse forest and endemic species, Colombia’s battle against deforestation is crucial, and it is one of the top environmental concerns of the country. Recovering from political and economic instability, more people have been relocating into rural areas and clearing land for agriculture, mining, and more, greatly increasing Colombia’s rates of…
When we think of how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, our minds often stray towards organic groceries or eliminating plastic straws, but what about our actual living spaces? Whether it’s your home, your office, or your favorite restaurant, residential and commercial buildings account for one-third of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The solution:…
How to stop kicking the can and pick it up By Patrick McDevitt My name is Patrick McDevitt and I am a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. I don’t know what image that conjures. Is it a sharply dressed man with slicked back hair and expensive shoes? Is it a 180 pound blood sucking insect?…
When you think of sustainable farming, or even just farming in general, you probably don’t think about Iceland, a country known for its glaciers and volcanoes. However, this cold little island is making big waves in the world of green agriculture. Despite a seemingly uncultivable environment, Iceland grows over half of its own vegetable produce,…
Eco-friendly shopping can seem intimidating and expensive at first, but shopping green is really about shopping smart! Here are 10 simple, easy shopping hacks that will save you time and money, all while helping save the planet and supporting local business. Read the fine print Look out for items with recycled content to…
Coral reefs are dying, marine life is threatened, and your sunscreen could be the cause or the savior. As chemicals continue to flood our oceans, it’s up to big and small businesses to lead consumers down a sustainable path that will save our oceans. Whether you’re lucky enough to live by the ocean or are…
The United States generates about 230 million tons of trash every year where 4.4 pounds are produced per day by each person making the country the largest waste producer in the world. With such a large amount of waste produced, the country has a recycling rate of 35% which ranks poorly in comparison with other…
I spend at least 20 minutes outside every day. I was born and raised in New Jersey by a loving and supportive set of parents, and I have a younger Brother who just started college. I grew up building fairy houses in my backyard and saving spiders from untimely deaths (to this day I have…
The holidays is a time for family, friends and giving. Here are a few interesting details about the holiday season and giving: o The average child will accumulate 238 toys by the time they are 10 years old and they will only play with about 12 of them. o Each year the average American throws away…
Have you ever dreamt about driving a solar powered car? Or have your house be completely self-sufficient from the energy you generate? Solar technology has developed dramatically in the recent decade to make clean electricity accessible to the population and allow futuristic technologies seem closer than you think. When looking into leaders in the solar…