Mic is celebrating Earth Day with an entire week of stories. Over the next few days we’ll be rolling out pieces on hyper-urban farming, the future of construction, the catastrophic environmental costs of the dreaded gender reveal, an optimistic…

It’s hard to believe the humble drinking straw has become Public Enemy No. 1, but here we are. As it turns out, the permanent existence of billions of disposable-yet-indelible straws is a growing environmental concern. Single-use plastic drinking…

It's more important than ever to take caring for the environment seriously, and that means selecting the right gift for someone examining their sustainability habits might be difficult. There's an overabundance of products on the market that do…

Few things are paired more frequently than Mother’s Day and flowers. In fact, in 2019 alone, U.S. adults are expected to spend $2.6 billion on flowers, according to the National Retail Federation. The high number makes sense, as a sweet-smelling,…

Over 23 billion plastic bags are used each year in the state of New York, and officials with the NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are trying to change that. Starting March 1, the Bag Waste Reduction Law will take effect to reduce…

There's a very simple way to reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower: Get a clock. The results from a preliminary study — a small study that tests whether a larger study would be practical and affordable — has suggested that being visibly…

If global temperatures are allowed to rise by 2℃, we face creating a “Hothouse Earth” that would shift the planet to an irreversible state, a recent research paper warns. This has provoked a global frenzy in social, news, and print media reminiscent…

Laundry is one of those tasks that you just can't get around. It has to be done, and there is really only one widely available way to go about it — a method that requires the use of soap, potentially hazardous chemicals and carries with it a…

The holiday season is over and the new year is almost here. It's time to put the past behind you, and that includes that tree still sitting pretty in your living room. Christmas trees aren't as wasteful as one might imagine — you aren't pulling…

Glitter wrapping paper is sparkly, shiny, and can really set the holiday mood for everyone. But here's the bad news: glitter gift wrap isn't safe to recycle. In fact, any wrapping paper that's laminated, decorated with colored foil, or glittery…

Billie Eilish had one of the biggest years in music in 2019, but she's not known just for her musical prowess. The 18-year-old "bad guy" singer has a look all her own, too, known for her unique fashion sense and love of neon green. But there's one…

Coffee is an incredibly popular drink in the United States, but your coffee habit could be contributing to climate change. Two companies may be able to start making some good come from coffee waste, though. As part of a sustainability project, Ford…

For many travelers, checking into your hotel and being greeted by an assortment of mini toiletries lining the bathroom counter is a staple experience. But recently, major hotel company Hyatt announced plans to reduce single-use plastics including…

When it comes to purchasing a new smartphone, what's the most important part of making a buying decision? Is it the brand? Does the phone's aesthetic factor in? Or are you concerned about making an ethical purchase, given smartphones' potential…

Coke isn't a company that likes to trail behind its eternal rival, Pepsi. So starting next month, Coca-Cola Co. will begin packaging Dasani bottled water in aluminum cans instead of plastic bottles for consumers in the Northeast U.S. The cans will…

If you've ever browsed or used the #amazonpackaging hashtag on Twitter, you might be delighted Amazon's latest packaging waste news. Beginning September 3, Amazon sellers will receive a penalty if they don't follow guidelines that reduce packaging…

Mic is celebrating Earth Day with an entire week of stories. Over the next few days we’ll be rolling out pieces on hyper-urban farming, the future of construction, the catastrophic environmental costs of the dreaded gender reveal, an optimistic…

Leading purveyor of elegant automobile tires and fine dining discernment, Michelin is once again set to award deserving recipients their coveted star rating, via the Michelin guide. This year, in addition to the accolade given to affordable quality…

The future is officially here. While my robot vacuum cleans my house, I can safely visit my favorite coffee shop — without an N95 mask — and order a vegan latte with my choice of non-dairy milks. I never care which vegan milk is offered because,…

Despite what Jordan Peterson and his daughter might tell you, an all-meat diet is not good for you — and it's not even because of the way it affects your body (though honestly, that's pretty bad, too). A new study published in the journal…

No matter where you are in the world, one thing ties people together: We all gotta eat. But the ways people go about producing food can have disastrous consequences for the environment. With climate change already breathing down our necks, many are…

Mic is celebrating Earth Day with an entire week of stories. Over the next few days we’ll be rolling out pieces on hyper-urban farming, the future of construction, the catastrophic environmental costs of the dreaded gender reveal, an optimistic…