Cuomo’s Bag Ban Stalled
Governor Cuomo’s ban on plastic bags hit a snag in Albany. Find out why.
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How to Incorporate Zero-Waste Habits Into your Life
By Hope Timmermann Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. It’s Monday at the office. You need a coffee buzz. You grab a disposable paper cup, a plastic lid and a single-use…
Get Rid of Broken Electronics The Earth-Friendlier Way
By Jen Fuller Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. It begins slowly: a forgotten cable here, an old iPod there. Eventually you realize that you’ve created a little electronics graveyard in…
How to Build an Ethical and Sustainable Wardrobe on a Budget
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. By Alauna Yust Until recently, I had never thought much about where my clothing came from or how it was made. A proud bargain shopper,…
Upcycled Food Might Be the Future of Sustainability
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our partnership with Rewire. By Rachel Crowell Food waste is a big problem. Here in the U.S. alone, we’re throwing away an estimated $162 billion in food each year, and most of it…
From Trash to Treasure
Alysia Reiner is transforming the way we think about fashion by turning trash into treasure.