Since we’re in the midst of building a tiny house this holiday season, I’ve been much more aware of how little space we will have for things in the near future. As a result, giving non-accumulating gifts is on my radar. Here are a few sustainable gift giving options!
Cabo Pulmo is a true paradise for those who want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the “World’s Aquarium.”
Minimalism has become a popular trend, which is awesome. Folks are discarding belongings of all varieties right and left with thanks to Marie Kondo’s advice on tidying and with inspiration from The Minimalist podcast (also their documentary, Minimalism). Continue reading “How Learning About Landfills Can Lead to Living in One”
If you’ve been feeling helpless and hopeless when it comes to science and the environment during the first 100 days of Trump’s Presidency, you’re not alone. This Earth Day, April 22nd, 2017, you have the opportunity to join like-minded citizens around the world and voice your opinion about the current administration’s destructive nature while sending a message of a better tomorrow.
Our wonderful friend Rosaura of Pigment & Parchment wants to help you find your voice. She has graciously donated these amazing posters that you can print and carry proudly at your local Science March! Continue reading “Science March Posters // Earth Day 2017”
I never really thought much about my banking. I kept my money at a big, convenient bank (I’ll leave it unnamed, but let’s just say it rhymes with shmells shmargo) and didn’t really research my options. Why should I? There were ATM’s everywhere, the customer service department was always helpful, and they let me put a picture of my dog on my card. I was a happy banker.
Continue reading “Banking to Benefit the Environment”
A great thing to do while overseas is to donate your time and energy to a worthwhile cause. Volunteering for a program you believe in is a beautiful addition to your trip, and you can feel good about giving back and supporting a local organization. One organization I found while researching a trip to Costa Rica was Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST). I arrived not entirely knowing what I had gotten myself into, and left a week later with a new set of friends, sharpened Spanish skills, and a deep love and appreciation for sea turtle conservation. Continue reading “Costa Rica // Sea Turtle Rescue”
Travel is undoubtedly an exciting and fun way to change your perspective, expand your mind, and experience a different place. Unfortunately, a lot of travel attitude and practice results in a huge amount of trash and pollution – which ironically ends up destroying the very places that travelers love. But fear not! It is possible to travel with a small footprint and to positively impact the world.
We often hear, “It’s better to give than to receive,” but what if you could do both at the same time?
This holiday season, in the face of climate change, uncurbed pollution, and potentially disastrous environmental policy, you can give a donation and get a healthier planet!
We’ve compiled some of our favorite organizations across the spectrum of sustainability so you can pick what matters most to you and make a difference with a holiday donation. Continue reading “2016 Philanthropic Gift Guide”
The LA Eco-Village is a sustainable community smack in the middle of the country’s second largest city, Los Angeles. The residents living here are committed and passionate in demonstrating how to reduce their environmental impact while also raising the quality of life in their neighborhood. Learn and be inspired by this unique and diverse community who our brought together by their love for our planet.
Watch and enjoy this film by our Co-Founder, Alexis Cornejo, which inspired Urban Treehouse TV.
Urban Treehouse 