Category: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living News

Editor’s Note: We received this intriguing question from a Scouting leader, how do you recycle a flag while respecting it appropriately. When an American flag is worn, faded, or tattered, it should be retired with respect. But what happens next? Most modern flags are made from synthetic materials like nylon and polyester, which release toxic…

My Soy and Ginger Carrot Salad is a fresh and zingy side dish that can be served as part of a bigger feast. Get the recipe below. This Carrot Salad is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. It’s fast, affordable, and built entirely from everyday vegetables, yet it delivers…

If you’ve ever rinsed out a French press, emptied a moka pot, or washed a reusable coffee filter, you’ve probably wondered the same thing: can coffee grounds go down the sink? It feels harmless – they’re small, soft, and natural… so surely they just wash away, right? Unfortunately, coffee grounds are one of the most…

In January 2025, the Hughes Fire scorched through over 10,000 acres near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County. It moved fast, pushed by high winds. Thanks to a rapid response from local fire crews, it was contained just as quickly—but not before it tore through 25 acres of land where TreePeople had been working for…

Decluttering has become a regular part of modern life. From spring cleanouts to downsizing moves and home renovations, people are constantly reassessing what they own and what they no longer need. But while clearing space can feel productive and freeing, … Sustainable Decluttering: Why Eco-Friendly Junk Pick-Up Matters Read More » The post Sustainable Decluttering:…

The global economy faces a challenge with circularity. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 from the Circle Economy Foundation and Deloitte shows that just 7.2% of materials used worldwide are recycled or reused, a drop from 9.1% in 2018. Even as awareness grows, the amount of recovered and recycled materials has actually decreased by 21% in…

My Vegan Funfetti Cake is a moist sponge made with colourful sprinkles and decorated with vanilla buttercream. Get the recipe below. Nothing says ‘celebration’ quite like a slice of Funfetti Cake. The colourful sprinkles throughout the soft, fluffy sponge cake instantly brings out the kids in all of us! I’ve decorated mine with candles, buttercream…

This Vegan Minestrone Soup is one of those recipes that somehow works every single time. It’s hearty, loaded with vegetables, and has enough pasta and cannellini beans to actually keep you full – not the sad “soup for dinner” kind, but a proper cozy meal. It originally started as an “odds and ends” recipe I…

Dear TreePeople Community,  As we welcome a new year, I am deeply grateful to be writing to you for the first time as TreePeople’s CEO. It is an honor to join this remarkable organization and the extraordinary community that has sustained its mission for more than half a century.  Stepping into this role, I am…

Retirement has a way of inviting assumptions. You hear advice from coworkers, family members, headlines, and social media, and over time those ideas start to feel like facts. The problem is that many of the most common beliefs about retirement are either outdated or flat-out wrong. And when you build your plans on myths, the…