With sustainability a central theme in many of our programs, we are always on the lookout for new innovative ways to conserve energy and live a more sustainable life. We think the zero-volt challenge is a fantastic idea to not only help the environment but also your bank balance! Many modern appliances are still using power even if the actual…

In the United States alone, the population goes through approximately 50 billion water bottles each year, and most of the plastic containers aren’t recycled, according to Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It. These empty bottles sit in landfills, not decomposing for years. Additionally, the transportation of the bottles and refrigeration of them burns fossil fuels…

With the massive range of fish and oceanic species offered at sushi restaurants today, it’s a challenge knowing which ones are sustainable to eat. Thankfully we’ve discovered the Blue Ocean Institute’s guide to ocean friendly sushi. Created in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Blue Ocean Institute works toward ocean conservation through efforts like this guide. For novice sushi…