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The science says you should party now

Publicly celebrating important environmental victories is the most fun way to make an impact. (Just don't be an ass about it.)

August 12, 2022

Bioplastics: good, bad, and—DAMMIT

Plastic that breaks down in the ground: seems like a great idea. The reality is a confusing mess of standards and jargon. Let's try to clear it all up.

August 4, 2022

What the hell just happened?

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its impact on environmental policy

July 28, 2022

You have the power to lower fuel costs

The government's track record of lowering gas prices through regulation is not great. But there's another way...

July 14, 2022

How to talk about climate action without sounding like a jerk

Holiday gatherings make for some of the best conversations. And some of the worst. Here's how to talk about the environment without alienating the people who love you.

June 30, 2022

How long should you keep your gadgets?

The shelf lives of your electronics depends a lot on how well you take care of them

June 24, 2022

Power in numbers

Inviting more people to party makes it a better party.

June 22, 2022

You can fix it

The circular economy is elusive everywhere, but especially when it comes to consumer tech. We can pick up the slack by keeping old gear out of the trash.

June 17, 2022

Three great things

A focused list of excellent stuff

June 10, 2022

Write your bank a breakup note

If your bank isn't actively trying to help solve the climate crisis, ditch them.

June 3, 2022

This is not a normal week

Apologies to those of you who were expecting climate solutions. Today's newsletter is about saving our planet from a different crisis.

May 27, 2022

Your zero-waste shopping list

It's easy to cut down on food waste if you make your grocery list with that goal in mind.

May 20, 2022