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Less than 1 percent of farmland in the United States is organic. Really. We were surprised, too, but we’re happy to report that Kashi isn’t just lending a hand, it’s starting a movement to help far...

At Thrive Market, we have big plans to become a zero-waste company. We’re proud of the work accomplished so far—especially in our supply chain and our fulfillment centers—but there’s a lot more we ...

Is there anything better than finding good uses for things that would otherwise go to waste? This is the beauty of upcycling, a practice that’s quickly becoming a movement, especially when it comes...

The fair trade movement started gaining traction in 2010 when consumers began asking more questions about where their products came from. Companies and advocates saw an opportunity to spread the me...

In 2006, beekeepers began reporting a strange trend—30 to 60 percent of their bee colonies went missing. Early on there was no explanation, but researchers have now identified the phenomenon as Col...

What can grow more than two feet in a single day and reach a height of 60-feet in only three months? Moso bamboo! This eco-friendly plant is the star behind EverBamboo, a company dedicated to keepi...

Let’s start with some bad news. The U.S. generates close to 500 billion pounds of garbage each year, which is trucked to one of 10,000 landfills across the country. On a global scale, the World Wil...

What if there was a way for you, as a consumer, to support local businesses, help reduce poverty, and enable independent artisans to share their work around the world? When you shop from dedicated ...

How convenient is it to pick up a pack of hot dogs or on-sale cuts of steak at the supermarket? We kind of know it's not the best choice, but it's all to easy to push that niggling thought out of m...

That wrapping paper printed with kittens in Santa hats is adorable, but not always the most earth-friendly choice.

If tea bags didn't quite freshen up those smelly shoes, read on. We have another another quick-and-easy, all-natural solution that we're currently obsessed with. 

Are industrial meat’s chickens finally coming to roost? It certainly looks that way.