Why aren't we talking about the problem with animal agriculture?

Consumer advocacy, Farm Animal WelfareSenna CatenacciAugust 27, 2023Faunalytics, Sentient Media, animal agriculture, livestock, livestock pollution, climate, media, greenhouse gasesComment

Which meat and dairy labels can you trust?

Consumer advocacyKelsey O'BrionDecember 8, 2022label, food, Organic Label, USDA organic, Food Label, Grocery Shopping, Consumer Advocacy, animal welfare Comment

7 Popular ingredients you may think are vegan, but are not

Consumer advocacy, Plant-based eatingEleanor HarrisonNovember 30, 2022label, food, Organic Label, USDA organic, Food Label, Grocery Shopping, Consumer Advocacy, animal welfare, vegan, vegetarian, nutrition label, plant-basedComment

The ocean needs you to check your sunscreen

Many of the common ingredients in chemical sunscreens are hazardous to coral reefs. Protecting our skin doesn't have to come at the cost of this precious ecosystem. The solution? Switching to a mineral sunscreen.

Bottled water or tap? Here’s why your choice matters.

Consumer advocacySarah ChangFebruary 7, 2022plastic, waste, pollution, bottled water, industry, pollutants, recycling, reusable, disposable, single-use, water Comments

Your favorite foods are changing

Consumer advocacyLizzie KalvesmakiAugust 18, 2021Our Changing Menu, Michael P. Hoffman, CARRIE KOPLINKA-LOEHR, Danielle L. Eiseman, climate science, climate change, climate action, review, book review, Our Changing Menu reviewComment

How to push for change by shopping

Consumer advocacyAriana LipsmanJanuary 8, 2021conscious buying, phone apps, applications, buycott, dollarspeak, agreeable & co., vote, environmental consumerism, vote with your dollars, iphone apps Comment

How to buy carbon offsets

Are carbon offsets worth it? Yes, if you do your homework.

Tallying up the carbon cost of your food

A recent study compares the environmental impacts of the same foods, but across different producers.

Leather-free fashion is on the rise

Consumer advocacyHeather D. RamettaAugust 23, 2019leather alternatives, leather free products, allbirds, sustainable fashion, environmental impact of leather, ethical impact of leather, chemicals in tanning, tanning leather Comment

11 ways to cool off, without cooking the planet

Air conditioning is cooling us off, but cooking the planet. How can we beat the heat this summer without causing further harm to the environment?

How to throw a more climate-friendly BBQ

Air pollution, food waste, and meat! The environmental impact of grilling adds up. Here are some tips on how to throw a more earth-friendly BBQ for this July 4th.