Ranch Dressing house sets example for modernization with minimal impact
Jun 22, 2021: Located in Mill Valley, California, this midcentury home has undergone an impressive, green renovation.
Single-use food packaging waste nearly doubled during the pandemic
Jun 22, 2021: A new report from the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup has seen an uptick in single-use food packaging waste as well as masks collected during beach cleanups.
Record-breaking heat waves ravaging the West are not normal, scientists warn
Jun 22, 2021: This year, several states have witnessed persistent scorching temperatures that cannot pass for the normal summer heat.
LA's Barnsdall Art Park revives historic olive grove
Jun 22, 2021: The restoration project is in line with Los Angeles' climate strategy to plant more trees.
Therme Art unveils 3 urban sustainability projects at Venice Architecture Biennale
Jun 22, 2021: These three projects explore how urban design can contribute to wellbeing for all.
Transportation hub in Sweden has a futuristic, floating solar roof
Jun 21, 2021: The “floating” solar roof in Sweden’s new Västerås Travel Center may be just an illusion, but the power it generates is entirely real.
Potentially harmful PFAS found in makeup products sold in North America
Jun 21, 2021: Potentially harmful traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals", have been found in several makeup products sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Stock up on sustainable personal care products this Prime Day
Jun 21, 2021: If you want to take care of the Earth while also taking care of yourself, check out this round-up of sustainable personal care deals for Amazon’s 2021 Prime Day.
New Sodexo Montreal offices include "Quality of Life" spaces
Jun 21, 2021: The offices invite a well-rounded recipe of collaboration, peace of mind and wellness.
Tech deals for Amazon Prime Day 2021
Jun 21, 2021: Here are the top deals on tech products for Prime Day 2021.
Prime Day Deals on zero-waste essentials
Jun 20, 2021: If you are shopping during this Prime Day, consider these top deals on zero-waste products to help you ditch plastic for good.
Shine Turbine is a wind-powered portable device charger
Jun 18, 2021: This portable wind-turbine weighs less than three pounds and fits in your backpack.
Rocky Mountains experience more severe and frequent wildfires
Jun 18, 2021: According to the study, climate change has led to decreased snowfall and increased the length of summers, triggering more wildfires.
EU parliament calls for ban on caged farming practices
Jun 18, 2021: On Thursday, the European Parliament approved a report petitioning the European Commission to end caged farming of animals.
DMAA designs Residential Greenhouse in Germany
Jun 18, 2021: A new urban district is rising from the dust of the former Kellogg's site on the Überseeinsel in Bremen, Germany.
All-electric affordable housing in Aspen to run on solar energy
Jun 18, 2021: A new, 53,000-square-foot building in Aspen is set to become one of the first multi-family structures run entirely off of electricity and solar energy in Colorado.
Loci vegan shoes give back to animal conservation efforts
Jun 17, 2021: Loci is changing the game with vegan sneakers made from recycled materials.
Federal judge overturns Biden's pause on oil, gas leases
Jun 17, 2021: President Biden previously halted oil and gas leases in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico for environmental review. But a federal judge has overturned this decision.
Cruise ships, shipping vessels can now earn a "Whale-Safe" label
Jun 17, 2021: An Italian NGO has launched a new eco-label that will be awarded to freight and cruise companies that take steps to prevent their ships from colliding with whales.
WSU Everett building sets the gold standard for campus design
Jun 17, 2021: Explore the sustainable architecture that earned the Washington State University Everett building a LEED Gold rating.
Descendants Of Earth is a video game that tackles real-world problems
Jun 17, 2021: This is a mobile game that merges real-world environmental action with gameplay.
FreeWater is the startup connecting people to free, clean water
Jun 16, 2021: FreeWater provides beverages in eco-friendly, BPA-free packaging paid for by the ads printed directly onto the bottles.
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
Jun 16, 2021: Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria.
Critical Antarctic ice shelf breaking away at an alarming rate
Jun 16, 2021: A new study published in Science Advances has revealed that the Pine Island Glacier's ice shelf is breaking away at a rate much faster than previously measured.
Adventuring in New River Gorge, the newest US national park
Jun 16, 2021: Here's what to expect on a visit to New River Gorge National Park.
Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center is a hidden art hall in China
Jun 16, 2021: Made using sustainable materials like local wood and low-emissivity glass, the Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center helps link the area’s surrounding ecological forest with the architecture of China and Italy.
3 Ways to Make Life More Fun
Jun 16, 2021: When you feel like you’re not having enough fun in life, will you do anything to change that? While there are aspects of life that can in fact be rather... The post 3 Ways to Make Life More Fun appeared first on About My Planet.
PSUs LEED Platinum School of Business features regionally sourced timber
Jun 15, 2021: Downtown Portland’s reputation for sustainability has been elevated yet again with Portland State University’s latest addition.
G7 leaders commit to curb climate change, but fall short on coal
Jun 15, 2021: On Sunday, G7 leaders committed to take action against global warming and to protect biodiversity, but they failed to set a date to stop coal exploration.
8 eco-conscious Prime Day Deals
Jun 15, 2021: Here are some of the top eco-friendly deals for Prime Day 2021.
BREEAM-certified residential development in Spain earns the name 'Nature'
Jun 15, 2021: Kronos Homes uses green design to create a functional and visually attractive housing complex in Spain.
The best Father's Day gifts for eco-minded dads
Jun 15, 2021: Check out our top picks for Father's Day gifts that are good to the planet.
Luxury vegan silk startup sets high bar for sustainable fashion
Jun 14, 2021: Luxury comes in many forms, often at a significant cost to the planet. But this U.S.-based company is making elegant, vegan silk clothing and accessories with minimal impact on the environment.
3,000 seabirds abandon their nests after drone crashes on beach
Jun 14, 2021: A drone illegally flying in Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve crashed, scaring elegant terns. The seabirds left behind 2,000 or so eggs, rendering them non-viable.
Senate passes ban on shark fin sales in the US
Jun 14, 2021: The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that, if enacted into law, will ban the buying and selling of shark fins and products containing shark fins in the country.
Nations first triple net-zero housing development to rise in New York
Jun 14, 2021: New York City-based Garrison Architects has unveiled designs for The Seventy-Six, a housing development that’s expected to become the first triple net-zero (energy, water and waste) project of its kind in the United States.
Award-winning redesign of the Brooklyn Bridge puts the focus on pedestrians
Jun 14, 2021: Winning designs in architecture require creativity, a focus on function and a dash of the unexpected.
What Drives You When Shopping for Another Car or Truck?
Jun 13, 2021: If the time is nearing where you hope to end up with a new or used car or truck, do you have confidence? That is that you will find the... The post What Drives You When Shopping for Another Car or Truck? appeared first on About My Planet.
What Does Driving Safety Mean to You?
Jun 13, 2021: When you stop and think about it, can you say with a lot of confidence that you are the safest driver you can be? Not being a safe driver can... The post What Does Driving Safety Mean to You? appeared first on About My Planet.
Carbon to Value Initiative launches business accelerator for carbontech startups
Jun 11, 2021: This first-of-its-kind program is helping carbontech startups pursue innovations that capture carbon from the atmosphere.
Keystone XL oil pipeline is canceled
Jun 11, 2021: TC Energy announced Wednesday that it is officially terminating its Keystone XL oil pipeline.
EU plastic ban to go into effect July 3
Jun 11, 2021: The ban will end sales of plastic bottles, food containers, cotton swabs and more.
Sculptural roof tops eco-minded Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts expansion
Jun 11, 2021: The redesign and expansion of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock has moved one giant step closer to the finish line with the completion of its signature roof, a flowing concrete structure with pleated folds designed to funnel stormwater runoff into surrounding rain gardens.
This 100-year-old building is a thriving park, store and more
Jun 11, 2021: A brand-new PARK store in China's Guandong province exemplifies how modern life, cutting-edge design and nature can come together and exist in harmony.
Oyasai Crayons are a plant-based coloring option made from food waste
Jun 10, 2021: In an effort to produce options that are more sustainable, a Japanese company has found a way to make the ubiquitous crayon with all-natural ingredients.
UN launches program to reverse "triple environmental emergency"
Jun 10, 2021: The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to combat three crises: biodiversity loss, climate change and mounting pollution.
New plant-derived polymer could replace single-use plastics
Jun 10, 2021: A new plastic made from plant proteins could replace single-use plastics made from fossil fuels.
This Tasmanian farmhouse has a ceiling insulated with local wool
Jun 10, 2021: Found on a sheep farm in the rural landscape of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia, this modern farmhouse addresses sustainability and tradition in its design.
Mirume sells waste-free, to-go green tea for commuters in Japan
Jun 10, 2021: The café offers a line of zero-waste products meant to honor the tradition of enjoying green tea while catering to today’s hurried lifestyle.
Congress and Conference Centre winning design aims to improve the community
Jun 9, 2021: Brainport Eindhoven is a cooperative region in Europe where companies, governments and educational institutions work together to develop innovative technology. So it’s no surprise the design for the new Congress and Conference Centre for Eindhoven came as a result of a 2020 competition for the best design.