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Coffee: Tackling the hidden damages of the world’s favorite hot drink
2 billion cups of coffee are drunk every day worldwide. If you are one of those many coffee drinkers, you might choose your coffee based on flavor, cost, or ease. […]
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Baking Supplies: Satisfying both your sweet tooth and the planet
There’s nothing like freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies or apple pie – or anything sweet, really – still warm from the oven. While dessert might last only a few moments, the […]
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Nappies/Diapers: Cleaning up your baby’s (and the planet’s) mess
A newborn baby will go through about 4,000 diapers/nappies in a year. The vast majority of these diapers are disposable and account for ~1.5% of waste in the United States. […]
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Menstrual Products: Breaking taboos for a “greener” period
Despite the fact that 50% of the world’s population have periods during their lifetime, menstrual health and the products designed for it remain shrouded in mystery, confusion, and shame. With […]
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Light Bulbs: Do LEDs make a difference?
Lighting accounts for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is no surprise when you learn that standard incandescent light bulbs waste a whopping 90% of incoming electricity as heat! […]
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Utilities: Does powering your home have to cost you and the planet?
Electricity – we need it to power our lights, washing machines, phones, and so much more. But did you know that much of that energy is made from fossil fuels […]
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We’re back! Introducing Greenscore Season 2
Greenscore is back! This mini episode highlights our favorite episodes from last season – including tips for sustainably drinking coffee, running, and buying jeans – and introduces Season 2. Join […]
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Earth Day Special: Top sustainability tips from our first ten episodes
Our first episode with Rachael Rothman covered plastic food packaging. Packaging can prevent food waste but other times is not necessary, so try to only buy plastic-wrapped produce if it […]
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Toothcare: Why keeping your teeth clean makes an environmental mess
The average person will go through 300 toothbrushes in their lifetime. Brushing our teeth is essential for maintaining personal hygiene and health, but with most toothcare products made of non-recyclable […]
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Beer: How to drink healthily and sustainably
Globally, we drink about 188 billion liters of beer each year, enough to fill over 75,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools! But this much beloved drink comes with a serious environmental footprint: […]