


spotlight: brooklyn’s green greenpoint library
The Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn, NY Public Library is like no other, and it is truly green. Like most libraries, it’s a place where anyone can read, learn, and work; but unlike most libraries, this branch also serves as an environmental education hub. (Its full...
reducing your food waste
Food waste is a pressing issue today. The U.S. alone generates roughly 38 million tons of food waste each year! This contributes to global warming, as food dumped at landfills creates the greenhouse gas methane. And it also puts a dent in your pocketbook due to...
sustainable tourism & eco-friendly travel
Many of us have become more and more aware of the importance of sustainable living. That is, living more responsibly and taking better care of our planet through practices like recycling, composting, minimizing waste, reducing carbon emissions, etc. sustainability and...
what can americans do about all our trash?
It’s a fact: Americans create a LOT of trash. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2014, Americans generated 258 million tons of trash, also known as municipal solid waste (MSW). This translates to about 4.4 pounds of trash generated per...