B L O G S & A R T I C L E S

Check out these opinionated and informative pieces written by members of our Youth Advisory Council!

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Common Household Products & More

Many things we use on a day-to-day basis create microplastics in our waterways, have a high carbon footprint in their production, or are...

5-Minute Action: Plastic Free Petitions

Want to help promote a plastic-free future? We've compiled some petitions for you to sign -- a task that takes 5 minutes or less! Get...

Spotlight: Environmentally Friendly Restaurants

There is undoubtedly a rise in the popularity of environmentally-friendly diets, however, what about the corporations and businesses...

What Is the 'Waste Hierarchy?'

Waste is an essential portion of human life, produced every day in each of the world’s economic systems. It is defined by Encyclopedia...

23 Ways to Be More Sustainable in 2023

Still need a New Year’s Resolution? Here are some ideas for how to live more sustainably as we enter the new year. Heading into the year...

Bay Area Youth Climate Summit Sustainable Gift Guide

Every year, Americans spend a large amount of money on holiday shopping. However, most fail to notice the extremely harmful effects that thi

The Truth About Black Friday

Since 1966 when the name was first coined, consumerism-driven Black Friday seeks to convince holiday shoppers to buy as much as feasibly...

Which Is More Sustainable: Live Vs. Artificial Christmas Trees?

In my household, a common debate has been held every holiday season: Is an artificial or real Christmas tree more sustainable? Turns out,...