January 17, 2023
Love a local restaurant? Ask them to hold the plastic!
Supporting local restaurants is crucial to their survival, particularly since the pandemic. Does your favorite takeout spot automatically provide too many plastic extras when trying its best to provide you […]
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2023
A boatload of hope
Often, the news about climate change issues is worrisome at best and depressing at worst. One of the most daunting problems is the island of plastic debris floating in the […]
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2023
A truth about rising ocean levels
Not only are ocean levels rising, the rate at which they are rising is increasing. Worst case predictions suggest that the ocean levels could be upwards of 2.2 meters (7.2 […]
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2023
Recycling from the roots
Here in the Carbon Almanac community we acknowledge that the third ‘R’ - recycle - is one of the least helpful when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It […]
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
Making time for connection
What makes you feel connected to the natural world? Hope you can find time for your nature connection this weekend.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2023
The power of mangroves
Did you know that mangrove forests can capture carbon dioxide four times faster than a traditional forest? Not only that, mangroves help protect the shoreline against the impacts of strong […]
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2023
Decreasing food waste helps the planet
One of the biggest factors in food waste is overproduction, particularly of some of the world’s intensively grown crops/products, such as corn, wheat, chicken and pork. Why does this matter? […]
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
Turning knowledge into action
The Carbon Almanac is a source of reliable and easily understandable knowledge on climate change. It is a great first step towards becoming better informed. The next step is to […]
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2023
Reimagining the last mile
You may have heard the expression ’the last mile’. In the package delivery industry, this refers to the final stage when the package leaves a distribution center and reaches you. […]
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2023
Riding the waves
Ocean waves. They give us stunning pictures as they break near shore. Surfers wait to catch ‘the one’ for the best ride. Perhaps a wave has knocked you off your feet by […]
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