Environmental Impact Assessment

Learn about the environmental impact assessment of everyday products as well as our practices and lifestyle

Baby products

Microplastics in Baby Products: What Every Parent Needs to Know

You’ve probably checked labels, researched the best baby bottles, and picked soft clothes for your child. But there’s something most parents never think about, and it’s hiding in plain sight. Microplastics. Tiny plastic particles that are in everything from baby bottles to wipes to clothes. You can’t see them, but they’re there. And yes, babies […]

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Carbon dioxide emission

10 Powerful Ways to Reduce Carbon Emissions for a Healthier Planet

Let’s be real for a second. Climate change isn’t some distant threat anymore, it’s here, and it’s shaking up our lives in ways we can’t ignore.  Extreme heat waves, floods, unpredictable seasons, it all ties back to one big culprit: carbon emissions. Carbon emissions (mostly from burning fossil fuels) trap heat in our atmosphere and

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Plastics

Biodegradable vs Compostable Plastics: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever stood in front of a bin, holding a plastic-looking spoon labeled “biodegradable” and wondering if it belongs in the compost, the trash, or recycling, you’re not alone.  Terms like biodegradable and compostable are everywhere now.  They sound green, they sound good… but what do they actually mean? And more importantly, how do

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Soaps

The Hidden Dangers of SLS and Parabens in Your Soap

Let’s be real: most of us don’t check the label on our soap. We see “moisturizing,” “fresh scent,” or “deep clean” and toss it in the cart.  But what if that soap is slowly harming your skin and even your health? If your soap contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or parabens, it might be doing

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Climate change

How Climate Change Is Threatening Traditional African Crops

Have you ever wondered what happens when the crops our grandparents grew – those that fed entire villages – stop growing the way they used to? That’s the reality many African farmers are facing right now.  Climate change is hitting home. Hard. In this article, we’re diving deep into how climate change is shaking up

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Deforestation

How Deforestation is Fueling the Rise of Zoonotic Diseases

You’ve probably heard about diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, or even Zika. But did you know that many of these illnesses didn’t start in humans? They came from animals.  And here’s the thing that might surprise you — a big reason these diseases are making their way into our lives is because of deforestation. Yep, cutting

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Plastics

Are Bioplastics the Future of Sustainable Plastics or Just Hype?

Let’s face it – plastic is everywhere. From our toothbrushes to food packaging to mobile phone cases. And while it’s super convenient, traditional plastic has a dirty secret: it sticks around for hundreds of years and pollutes our planet. But what if there was a cleaner, greener alternative? That’s where bioplastics come in. You might’ve

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Shopping bags

10 Things to Stop Buying Today to Save the Planet (And What to Use Instead)

We all want to help the planet, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Well, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to make an impact.  Small changes in what you buy – or stop buying – can drastically reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and protect ecosystems. Below, we break down 10 things you should

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Old phones

How Electronic Waste is Overwhelming Developing Countries

You love your smartphone, laptop, and flat-screen TV. But what happens when you throw them away? Most people don’t think about it but the truth is shocking.  Over 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated every year, and less than 20% is recycled properly. The rest end up in developing countries, where it

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