Repurpose or recycle old nails and screws instead of tossing them. Occasionally, stray hardware odds and ends may be just what you need for another project, or they may be useful for a do-it-yourself art project. These things could be sold as metal scrap or donated to a neighbor who collects stuff for the local metal scrapyard as a last resort. Copper, iron, steel, aluminum, silver, gold, brass, platinum, and the so-called “rare earth” chemical…
Howard Schultz was a coffee visionary who built an empire with American grit, bravery, and resolve. Schultz earned sufficient funds to launch his first coffee shop in 1986. By 1992, Starbucks had 165 stores in North America and had finished its first offering to the public. Currently, Starbucks has more than 28,000 locations worldwide, with revenues approaching $25 billion. Historically, the beverage and food industries have been troublesome for sustainable projects, as huge corporations struggle…
In 2007, Burt’s Bees was acquired by the Clorox corporation. Under their “umbrella,” they have a number of smaller companies, such as Brita, Pine-Sol, and Glad. For many people, this may raise concerns. How is it possible for a large company known for producing chemicals to market natural substitutes? Honestly, this is occurring everywhere. These multinational firms are acquiring independent brands in order to expand. It is unclear whether this constitutes “greenwashing” in and of…
Aveda has a long-standing reputation for being pure, natural, safe, and eco-friendly. In fact, Aveda markets itself as “offering beauty industry professionals high-performance, botanically-derived products that are better for service providers, their clients, and the environment.” However, after reading the labels on Aveda’s products and realizing that many of them contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, artificial scents, petrochemicals, and other compounds of questionable safety and provenance, many consumers are profoundly unhappy. In reality, the bulk…
BlackRock is a truly global company. It has 70 locations in 30 countries and can reach people all over the world while still providing local service and building local relationships. We handle assets for North and South American, European, Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and African clients. BlackRock’s operations are guided by a sustainability strategy that aims to separate company growth from the firm’s impact on the environment while also making the operations more efficient and…
There are millions of old Sky boxes collecting dust in British homes, so we’ll show you how to recycle or sell yours. A recent poll by Uswitch found that 42% of British homes have an unused Sky box in storage. Additionally, one in seven households has stored two or more obsolete boxes. This collection was made when there was a lot of confusion about how to get rid of old technology and how manufacturers could…
No matter how carefully we curate our wardrobes, there comes a moment in the lifespan of every article of clothing when it no longer fits, we no longer desire it, or it has become so worn and well-loved that it has begun to break apart. The question then comes up for any responsible consumer: what happens to our old clothes when we recycle them, and what are the best ways to get rid of our…
Two former roommates started The Method in 2001 to make cleaning products that were good for the environment, safe, and easy to use. The chief brand architect wanted to show that caring about the environment is cool by making a line of products with cool, modern packaging that they call “recyclable plastic art” and that looks good enough to put on kitchen and bathroom counters. The company has been given the rightful credit for “single-handedly…
According to a recent article in a famous newspaper, although Google functions in the digital realm, it consumes a significant amount of energy in the physical world—the equivalent of two enormous coal plants that could provide power for 280,000 people. Google says on its website that building an electricity system that doesn’t use carbon is a global goal. To meet its green energy objectives, it indirectly acquires renewable energy. It is improbable that the real…
Apple has earned a name for itself as an ecologically aware firm in recent years. The corporation frequently discusses its environmental initiatives, climate commitments, and overall carbon footprint reduction. Even though it’s good to see companies care more about the environment, are Apple’s comments really about change or just part of a well-made corporate image? We will explain why Apple is not as environmentally friendly as you may believe. Everyone is aware that iPhones are…