Category: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living News


  • The Legal Danger of Marketing Rental Properties as “Green

    Advertising your rental property as “eco-friendly,” “sustainable,” or “green” sounds like a great way to attract tenants and justify higher rent. However, if your claims don’t actually hold up, it can turn into a legal nightmare. Tenants pay close attention to what their landlords promise, and misleading claims can generate a lawsuit. Your perception of…

  • Guest Idea: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Lost Golf Balls

    Every year, American golfers lose an estimated 300 million golf balls, according to research by the Danish Golf Union — and that figure, dating to 2009, is almost certainly too low. A 2024 CNN investigation using updated participation data estimated the U.S. number could now exceed 1.5 billion annually, with the global total up to…

  • Quick & Easy Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    When life gets busy, finding the time and energy to cook can feel like a challenge. That’s where this collection of 30 minute meals comes in. Designed for real life and real schedules, these quick and easy recipes help you put a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table in just half an hour, without compromising…

  • Vegan Creamy Beetroot Pasta Sauce

    My Vegan Creamy Beetroot Pasta Sauce is made with silken tofu, nutritional yeast, and lemon. It’s a vibrant vegan pasta recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe below. This Vegan Creamy Beetroot Pasta is a showstopper – you can’t get away from the fact that it is BRIGHT PINK! The luscious…

  • Earth911 Inspiration: Half The Energy and Doing Just Fine

    Earth911 brings the circular economy to life by connecting the world to brands, products, and services to live sustainably. We help millions of people find local end-of-use options for products and packaging using the largest curated directory of reuse, donation, and recycling locations, municipal curbside collection programs, and mail-in recycling options. We educate and inform…

  • The Importance of Strength and Impact Resistance in Industrial Materials

    In the demanding world of industrial design and manufacturing, the selection of materials is rarely a matter of aesthetics. Instead, it’s a rigorous process centred on finding components that can withstand the harshest environments without failing. Strength and impact resistance are the primary pillars of this selection process, as they directly dictate the safety, longevity,…

  • Lemon and Herb Freekeh Salad

    This fresh and vibrant lemon herb freekeh salad made with parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes and peppers and a bright lemon dressing is a healthy vegan Mediterranean grain salad perfect for meal prep or a light lunch. Get the recipe below. If you’re looking for a fresh, nutritious, and flavour-packed grain salad, this Lemon and Herb…

  • ​​History in Bloom: Celebrating 50+ Years of TreePeople

    History In Bloom, a new exhibition, invites Angelenos to step into the origins of TreePeople. Beginning March 23 through April 8, 2026, History in Bloom opens to the public, offering a chance to explore more than five decades of environmental leadership, community action, and urban forestry innovation.  A Walk Through TreePeople’s History The archival exhibition…

  • Sustainability In Your Ear: The XPRIZE Wildfire Competition Heats Up

    Every wildfire starts small. The problem is that by the time most are detected, minutes have already passed and, under increasingly common conditions driven by a warming climate, a fire can grow beyond any tanker truck’s capacity to contain. The gap between ignition and coordinated response currently averages around 40 minutes. Firefighters have long understood…

  • Vegan Strawberry and Matcha Overnight Oats

    My Vegan Strawberry and Matcha Overnight Oats layered with chia strawberry jam and vegan yogurt are a healthy, make-ahead breakfast. Get the recipe below. My Vegan Strawberry and Matcha Overnight Oats layered with chia strawberry jam and vegan yogurt are a healthy, plant-based make-ahead breakfast that’s creamy, energising, and perfect for meal prep. Get the…