Sustainability
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AMPLIFY - LifestyleHere's Why Athletes and Travelers Are Ditching Their Regular Water Bottles
In some parts of the world, drinking water isn't readily available, and single-use plastic water bottles are still piling up on landfills. This next-gen water bottle is a game-changer on both fronts.
Companies Cash in on Plant-Based Foods as Unilever Targets $1B in Sales
Unilever is hoping to increase sales five-fold by 2027 through its label The Vegan Butcher and dairy-free ice cream from Ben & Jerry's, Magnum and Wall's.
Safely and Sustainably Enjoy Brews at World's First Craft Beer Hotel
Companies around the world are shifting their focus to the green — not money — but sustainability. Beer is no different. Welcome to the world's first craft beer hotel created by the world's first carbon-negative brewery.
Choose Electric: Ewan McGregor Rides Into the Future in 'Long Way Up'
Newsweek talks to Ewan McGregor and best friend Charley Boorman about their new epic motorcycle series 'Long Way Up' which reunites them on a 13,000-mile journey from the southernmost tip of South America to L.A. But this time they have to plug in as they go—they're riding electric Harleys.
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AMPLIFY - Lifestyle5 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Changes to Help the Planet During This Pandemic
The entire world is going through a massive lifestyle change. Here are some ways you can make those changes friendlier to the planet we live in.
Device That Cleans Water for Drinking Using Only Sunshine Created
"This is a simple, durable, inexpensive way to address the global water crisis, especially in developing nations," researcher Chunlei Guo said.
How Coronavirus—and Lack of Tourism—Impact East Africa's Gorillas
Gorilla tourism brings much-needed revenue to conservation and communities in East Africa. With these elements at risk due to COVID-19, here's how travelers can support the local people, so they don't resort to poaching.
Can we get to a sustainable Christmas in 2020?
Christmas might be a time of giving and sharing, but it's also the time when we take the most from the environment.
How This Man Foraged and Grew All His Food for a Year in Florida
The 33-year-old spent up to 80 hours a week foraging and growing hundreds of items to feed himself.
Pizza Hut Goes Green With 'Incogmeato' Sausage, Eco-Friendly Box
Starting Wednesday, the fast-food chain will sell the "Incogmeato" Italian sausage on its Garden Specialty pizza for a limited time at a single store location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Thunberg Nobel Prize Would've Been at Odds with Norway's Carbon Footprint
While the young activist was a favorite, the 2019 award went to Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
How One Company is Making Blue Jeans 'Green'
Tinctorium's new process makes indigo dye without toxic chemicals, producing more natural dyes for clothing.
Greenwashing: How Businesses Hide Unsustainable Practices
"A common and pernicious form of greenwashing is saying one thing on your company's sustainability but doing another thing on the trade associations that you're funding," Ben Ratner told Newsweek.
'Climate Emergency' Regional Government Prints 21 Million Pages per Year
That's equivalent to an estimated 2,600 trees.
Robots Are Taking Our Jobs, but How Will This Affect Climate Change?
"Highly automated, intelligent systems promise to transform people's lives and even question the very role of humans," said researcher Laurie Wright.
5 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Could Help Tackle Climate Change
Climate Week might soon be over but there are several ways you can cut your carbon footprint, from changing up the way you travel to getting thrifty with leftovers and buying secondhand.
Small, Elite Group of Companies Basically Controls the Global Environment
Around 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the Earth's atmosphere each year can be attributed to 100 companies. That gives them a powerful platform in the move to sustainable business.
Highlight: A Travel Company Leading the Way in Sustainability
As corporations shift to focusing on environmental and social sustainability, Intrepid Travel is ahead of the curve.
The G7 Fashion Pact Shows Trickle-Down Environmentalism Might Work
Mass-market brands provide high-end styles at low prices. But what if the latest luxury trend is sustainability?
This Probiotic Bodysuit May Be the Answer to Body Odor
"Due to the deodorizing effect the probiotics have on the body, it may reduce the amount of time you need to wash your clothes," says designer Rosie Broadhead.
#WorldElephantDay: Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Add to your Bucket List
Get up close and personal with endangered pachyderms at these ethical elephant sanctuaries.
Sustainable Travel: How to Celebrate Earth Day Right
These companies make it easy to be sustainable while you travel
Drinking Potent Beer Bonded Ancient Peruvian Society
"It was used during political events to reaffirm a shared identity, to get people to let loose, and to create a memorable interaction that would bind leaders together through time," the study co-author told Newsweek.
We Need To Drastically Change Our Diets
I had the honor of serving in the White House as the chef for the Obama family and the head of the administration's food policy work.
How the Rana Plaza Disaster Changed Fashion Forever
Five years ago, over 1,000 people were killed when a garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Fashion Revolution co-founder Orsola de Castro talks to Newsweek about why it was a pivotal moment for the fashion industry.
Why Are Sea Levels Rising? Falling Rocks, Lawmaker Says
Several lawmakers sparred with Dr. Philip Duffy, a leading climate scientist.
Crab Fishery Loses Certification After Whale Deaths
Eating crab doesn't just kill crabs.
Legos Are Now Made From Sustainable Plastic
The pieces will still hurt when you step on them.
Future Cities Built From Concrete Made Of Volcanic Ash
Volcanic ash, often a waste material, could change how we build our cities.
Shrooms Could Solve America's Crumbling Infrastructure
Soon there may always be a fungus among us.