Created by the non-profit and international campaign group, A Plastic Planet, One Plastic Free Day is fast approaching this June 5th.
All you have to do is take a photo of one thing you want to go plastic-free, whether it's the instant ramen you’re having for lunch or even a bottle of Coca-Cola. Post it across your social media channels with #OnePlasticFreeDay, and voila, that's it.
Read MoreWhile conventional wisdom and longtime whiskey drinkers assert these factors are paramount to creating a fine whiskey, there's a San-Fransisco based start-up who believes otherwise and has taken it upon themselves to produce the equivalent of an aged whiskey overnight.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to minimize your plastic footprint, but also don’t have the time to run to refill stores or spend hours making your own products, you’re not alone. There’s a reason Amazon has become the giant that it has – pure, unadulterated convenience. The only con to ordering those everyday staples through Amazon is the plethora of plastic that comes with each order, no matter how small.
Read MoreA plastic-less waterbottle is scheduled to make its way onto the market this fall as British scientist James Longcraft completed the production of his environmentally friendly and biodegradable design for Choose Water.
Read MoreThe sheer number of plastic humans and machines have created over the last 70 years is absolutely, positively jaw-sitting-on-the-sidewalk-dropping, as what was once 1.5 million tons of plastic in the 1950s has grown to over 320 million tons and counting.
Read MoreCreated by California-based Kiva Confections founders Scott Palmer and Kristi Knoblich, Camino is a cannabis-infused gummy collection dedicated to paying homage to all Mother Earth has to offer alongside the El Camino Real, a 600-mile stretch of road from San Diego to the south of Sonoma.
Read MoreSeeing that stylish cannabis accessories were lacking, Esther LeNoir, Camden Foley, Samuel Bertain and Vinh Pho founded Session Goods, a company dedicated to designing products that bring joy to your life (and your next smoke sesh’). The first product they’ve released is a modern, sleek glass bong that’s not only easy on the eyes but functional and simple.
Read MoreTo further reduce their carbon footprint, Apple has launched a new MacBook Air that consists of a 100% recycled aluminum alloy shell.
Read MoreFor Starbucks' lovers and fans, it's the most wonderful time of the year as their iconic holiday cups and beverages land in stores on November 2nd.
Read MoreEverlane, an apparel company headquartered in San Francisco, is changing the way consumers shop with their philosophy of radical transparency.
Read MoreSan Francisco-based LARQ is trying to change the way we drink water by creating the world’s first self-cleaning, reusable and rechargeable water bottle.
Read More“Design makes my life better,” says Ron Robinson, founder of Ron Robinson and Apothia.
“It enhances my life as well as the life of many other people because it’s stimulating.” When you walk through his store in Santa Monica off 5th street, that message is clear. Struck by the sheer beauty of the store, you're almost afraid to touch anything.
Read MoreDid you know 97% or more of climate scientists believe the shift in global warming is man-made?
Read MoreIf the slogan "reduce, reuse and recycle" has been ingrained in everyone's memory since primary school, why do only less than 10% of plastics ever get recycled?
Read MoreIt’s a late night, and you’ve got some vinyl on rotation as you gaze up at the ceiling talking about everything and nothing all at the same time, slowly falling in love with the person beside you. It’s terrifying, yet thrilling because falling in love for the first time is a rare moment you know you’ll remember for the rest of your life because first loves are the ones who teach you the definition of the word.
Read MoreFor her graduation project at the School of Form in Poznan, Poland, design student Roza Janusz has created Scoby, a 100% edible and recyclable packaging alternative.
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