The United Kingdom buries over 18.8 million tonnes of household waste each year. Frankly, that’s a lot of trash. In fact, it’s two million tonnes more than any other country in Europe.

We’re excited to announce the 2010 launch of Odwalla’s Plant a Tree Program. 200,000 new trees will be planted across all fifty US states – the program’s biggest year yet.

Our good friends at the Rainforest Alliance have officially announced the honorees of their 2010 Rainforest Alliance Gala. There are a load of companies and folks who show leadership in sustainable farming, forestry and tourism, and the annual gala honours their efforts.

Our friends at the Rainforest Alliance are the ultimate contenders in doing good for our Earth. From certifying farms with their Rainforest Alliance Certified seal, to helping students of all ages

Our friends at The Rainforest Alliance are pleased to announce they are seeing continued growth in all of its sustainable forestry, agriculture, tourism and climate programs, regardless of the current economic situation.

Recently private forest owners within the state of Massachusetts have requested and received Forest Stewardship Council certification for their conservation land.  This just adds to the growing trend of folks searching for a FSC certification.

While on a coffee run I noticed, as I stood by the counter awaiting my Grande Vanilla Latte, that many coffee-goers were taking trays which are intended to provide convenience to those customers ordering more than two drinks. 

Waterborne disease has a chance to be combated with a new low-cost water purification technique recently outlined in Current Protocols in Microbiology. By using seeds from the Moringa oleifera tree, 90.00% to 99.99% of bacteria can be reduced.

We love tea. So when our friends at the Rainforest Alliance told us that Tetley tea has committed to buying all of their tea from only Rainforest Alliance Certified farms by the year 2016, we were pleased to share the news.

On a recent shopping trip I got to thinking about how much of an impact newly purchased items have on our environment. Just look around your home and assess all the new things you have bought in the past year.