TIP: Crop rotation important in the home garden

Crop rotation is a vital component of the home garden.   The practice, which basically means not growing the same crop in the same space year after year, can help lead to many positive outcomes, from higher yields to more pest control.   Positive outcomes of crop rotation How do I get started with crop …

How can consumers keep forests sustainable with their dollars?

Consumers, including employees in offices around the globe, can help manage forests by purchasing products and their lunch that were created or cultivated using best practices for the future of forests. The answer to the dilemma of forest sustainability is in our personal supply chains, which aren’t always easy to navigate with the amount of …

Why last-minute shopping may affect the environment

The frantic race to the store or to press that button might also be causing harm to the environment. Decisions made in a haste can lead to big impacts on the environment; planning is an important aspect to get everyone their presents during the holiday season. Things like making your list and checking it twice …

Teams immersed in nature can benefit organizations

A day in nature might be just what your employees and employers need. Recent research on the connection between nature and higher productivity has shown a positive correlation between the two variables. Tech manufacturer Lenovo commissioned a report dubbed “Recommended Daily Nature Allowance Guide,” according to a 2020 report in the Independent. The results of …

What are the benefits of a corporate gardening program?

Whether you have a large or no campus at all, there’s no reason that your team can’t learn about, and benefit from, gardening. A gardening program can help employees learn how to start their own. Education is vital to the action of breaking that first bit of dirt. Additionally, peer groups partaking in the activity …

TIP: How to reduce your PC’s carbon emissions

Making sure your power mode settings are set to put your PC or laptop into sleep mode after a few minutes can help save money and the planet. Your PC or laptop uses less power when it goes to sleep/standby mode, using less energy; therefore, by proxy, this will reduce carbon emissions. This action should …

3 ways to save energy at the office

Energy savings can happen on multiple fronts–from planning where your corporate headquarters will be housed to easy things like remembering to put your computer in a low-power sleep mode. 1. Putting your PC or laptop in low-power sleep mode A good way to save power is to use the power management features in your PC …

Sustainability vital in the air and on the ground

The news of sustainable aviation fuel has been on the rise in recent months, and more airlines are on course to take on SAF as a drop-in fuel for jet travel in the name of carbon emissions reduction efforts. This news shouldn’t mean that companies or organizations should let their guard down on thinking sustainably; …

How can sourcing sustainable chocolate keep future costs down?

The world of upscale dessert shops, where chocolate can be the star of the show, can cost consumers a bit more—an expected result. On the other end, where consumers are purchasing lower-cost chocolate from the standard market, chocolate bars are less expensive. This is basic business with well-known brands and those just providing a product, …