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The Science of Plant Wisdom: How Herbalism Unlocks Better Health and Deeper Connection

With over 50 years as the leading expert in herbal wellness, Traditional Medicinals is bringing that deep-rooted knowledge to a wider audience through a new educational video platform: The Plant Wisdom Collective.

Amy Brown

March 19

Sustainable Living

How Rio de Janeiro Locals Recycle Tons of Discarded Costumes After Carnival

The Sustenta Carnaval project is making the greatest party in the world more sustainable by rescuing tons of plastic and polyester materials from around the Sambadrome, a stadium at the epicenter of Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Nicole Froio

February 13

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit’s Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2025

3p editors round up 2025 gifting favorites from some of our most loved sustainable and socially responsible brands.

Mary Mazzoni

December 16, 2025

Sustainable Living

Can Renting Baby Gear Fix a $4.5 Billion Waste Problem?

Children grow quickly, often leaving parents with a pile of barely-used items they no longer need. Baby Gear Group wants to put those products to better use, offering them up for rent to deliver cost savings to families and reduce waste.

Abha Malpani Naismith

December 4, 2025

Sustainable Living

The Solutions Effect

TriplePundit’s Guide to Holiday Giving

In the name of creating a space to learn from and support one another, we asked our writers and colleagues about the causes they're supporting this holiday season.

Taylor Haelterman

December 2, 2025

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Brands Come Together to Raise Awareness of the Only Fair Product Label That Goes Beyond the Farm Gate

Fair for Life is more stringent than other fair standards, but consumer awareness of the label remains low. Certified brands are joining forces to help more people understand what the certification is all about.

Andrew Kaminsky

October 8, 2025

Sustainable Living

Is Eating Algae the Key to Future Food Security?

London-based startup Arborea invented a way to grow edible algae that yields over 30 times more protein per hectare than soy.

Abha Malpani Naismith

September 15, 2025

Sustainable Living

Live Nation and KultureCity Are Making Live Entertainment Sensory Inclusive

In the largest partnership of its kind in live entertainment, KultureCity and Live Nation are teaming up to expand sensory inclusive events in North America. With specially-trained staff, the right tools, and clear communication, venues are making live events less overwhelming.

Riya Anne Polcastro

August 11, 2025

Sustainable Living

The Solutions Effect

Does Climate Fiction Actually Help Us?

The climate fiction genre is gaining momentum across books, films and even video games. As it grabs more of the public’s attention, is it having the desired effect?

Taylor Haelterman

August 5, 2025

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Changing the Game: The Sports and Entertainment Sector Embraces the SDGs

The Most Sustainable Festival Ever? LIDO Breaks Barriers in Live Entertainment

“We wanted to prove that sustainability doesn’t need to compromise the live music experience. In fact, it can improve it,” said Sam Booth, director of sustainability for AEG Europe, organizer of the LIDO Festival in London’s Victoria Park.

Gary E. Frank

July 17, 2025

Sustainable Living

Invasive Carp Are Taking Over the U.S., But Our Pets Could Help

The pet food industry is in need of animal protein to meet demand, the World Wildlife Fund says invasive carp could be the answer.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 10, 2025

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Changing the Game: The Sports and Entertainment Sector Embraces the SDGs

Rhythms of Change: A More Sustainable Future for Music Festivals

Goldenvoice, the company behind music venues and festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach and Cali Vibes, is working to lighten up festivals’ environmental footprints. That includes donating more than 500,000 pounds of material from 2025 festivals so far.

Ruscena Wiederholt

June 13, 2025

Sustainable Living

Aloha’s New Taro Bar Supports Local Farms and Empowers Youth in Hawai’i

The newest addition to the plant-based nutrition brand Aloha's lineup of special edition Hawai‘i protein bars, the taro bar, aims to connect consumers with sustainable agriculture in Hawai'i while supporting local family farms and communities.

Mary Riddle

April 21, 2025

Sustainable Living

Consumers Want Sustainable Solutions More Than You’d Expect

New research shows price isn't everything when it comes to consumers' desire for sustainable products. The sharp focus on shoppers' willingness to pay more for sustainable options is obscuring pent-up demand.

Diane Osgood

April 11, 2025

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Easy Things You Can Do To Be More Sustainable in 2025

If you resolved to lighten your impact on the environment this year, the good news is that it doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive — and you may find these low-lift shifts are also helpful for your wallet and your mental health. 

Mary Mazzoni

January 8, 2025

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

25 Plant-Based Foods Coming To Market in 2025

The sheen of newness may be fading from plant-based foods, but research indicates more people around the world are going veg — and the global plant-based market is set to reach $85 billion by 2030. Here are some of the hottest new products launching to stores and restaurants this year.

Mary Mazzoni

December 24, 2024

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2024

More than 60 percent of Americans say they plan to consider sustainability when purchasing gifts this year. If you need a hand choosing your last-minute sustainable holiday gifts, we've got you covered. Read on for our favorite 2024 picks. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 13, 2024

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Even Without a Global Treaty, More Plastic Waste Reduction Laws Are Coming in 2025

Even with a global treaty stalled for another year, individual countries and localities are moving to limit plastic waste and pollution within their own borders, with a host of new plastics laws set to go into force in the coming months. Here's a preview of what's to come in 2025. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 4, 2024

Sustainable Living

Here’s What Businesses and Consumers Can Do To Prevent Listeria Outbreaks

While the recent increase in Listeria recalls is concerning, it's also a sign of more effective contamination detection and outbreak prevention. But there's real potential for this system to decline again during the second Trump presidency. Regardless, there are steps consumers and businesses can take to continue preventing outbreaks.

Riya Anne Polcastro

November 21, 2024

Sustainable Living

Tourism Cares is Putting Sustainable Travel Experiences on the Map

The Meaningful Travel Map features sustainable travel experiences and local businesses in popular destinations around the world. Tourists and travel providers can use it to ensure their itineraries benefit the communities they're visiting.

Riya Anne Polcastro

October 4, 2024

Sustainable Living

How Brands Can Rewire Consumer Behavior Away From Single-Use

Research shows that consumers view brands as equally accountable — if not more so — than governments in driving responsible consumption. Consumer packaged goods companies need to recognize and embrace that significant change will only happen if they help lead the way. 

Pippa Nordberg

September 13, 2024

Sustainable Living

Sustainable Takeaways from the Rastafarian Ital Diet

The Ital diet is an essential principle within the Rastafari religion. With a focus on local, organic foods, it offers insight into creating a sustainable food system focused on the health of people and the planet.

Gladstone H Taylor

August 16, 2024

Sustainable Living

Consumers Want to Travel Sustainably, Are They Acting on It?

The majority of Americans want to prioritize sustainability when traveling, so what's keeping them from following through? Researchers at Washington State University looked for an answer in hopes of learning how to make sustainable travel easier to act on.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 18, 2024

Sustainable Living

Where to Shop Sustainably Online

When done right, online shopping can be better for the environment than driving to the store. These sustainable sites can help you get started. 

Taylor Haelterman

July 1, 2024

Sustainable Living

Dermatologist Influencer Shares His Top Tips for Sustainability in Skincare

Multi-step skincare routines packed with products are problematic for skin health as well as the environment, says Dr. Angelo Landriscina, a U.S. dermatologist better known on social media as @DermAngelo. He shares his top tips for considering sustainability more in skincare shopping.

Mary Mazzoni

July 1, 2024

Sustainable Living

How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer

Simple tips for keeping your favorite outfits on rotation longer, from someone who regularly wears clothes that are over 10 years old.

Mary Mazzoni

June 28, 2024

Sustainable Living

Concerts Can Become More Sustainable: Here's How

Concerts create memories that last a lifetime, but they also generate a whole lot of waste that will last far longer. Avid concertgoer Patrick McCarthy offers some suggestions for attendees and venues to make this live music season more sustainable.

Patrick McCarthy

June 4, 2024

Sustainable Living

What Makes a 'Sustainable' Restaurant? Labels to Look For

Third-party certifications verify restaurants' sustainability claims, but seeing a blue fish, a frog, or an acronym in a circle on the menu isn't self-explanatory. Here's what your favorite restaurant's sustainability badge really means.

Taylor Haelterman

June 4, 2024

Sustainable Living

No, Your Netflix Binge Isn't Killing the Planet, But These 5 Gadget Habits Could Be

When it comes to how our gadget use impacts the environment, streaming is far down the list of things to worry about, but you may want to consider the following sustainable gadget habits if you're looking to cut your impact down to size. 

Mary Mazzoni

May 29, 2024

Sustainable Living

Will the American Climate Corps Help Young People's Mental Health?

Along with creating green jobs, taking hands-on action with the American Climate Corps could help alleviate the growing climate anxiety among young people.

Kate Yoder

May 20, 2024

Sustainable Living

Beyond the Lawn: The Advantages of Cultivating Native Plants

Swapping the non-native turf that likely makes up your lawn for native plants and grasses is beneficial for wildlife, the environment and you.

Ruscena Wiederholt

May 6, 2024

Sustainable Living

Sustainable Travel Guide: Reduce Carbon Emissions on Your Next Trip

Tourism produces 8 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but you don't have to leave a heavy footprint to see the world with these sustainable travel tips.

Riya Anne Polcastro

April 30, 2024

Sustainable Living

Why You Should Travel Slowly Through Florence, Italy, and How to Do It

Overtourism is rife in Florence and regions throughout Italy, but travelers can use this guide to see the city while staying conscious of their social and environmental impacts by spending more time in one place and shopping locally.

Mary Riddle

April 26, 2024

Sustainable Living

A Sustainable Travel Guide to Central New York

Next time you visit Central New York, use this roundup to stop by some must-see nature locales near Syracuse that are also a part of conservation and sustainability efforts.

Patrick McCarthy

April 25, 2024

Sustainable Living

Aloha’s Pa’akai Bar Proves Aligning Profit and Planet Creates Delicious Results

Following the release of Aloha’s new pa'akai bar made with ingredients from Hawaiian farms, we spoke with the plant-based protein brand's CEO Brad Charron about what it takes to build sustainable partnerships that benefit local communities.

Gladstone H Taylor

April 23, 2024

Sustainable Living

Five Hidden, Sustainable Spots to Visit in Kingston, Jamaica

If you're visiting Jamaica, don't overlook the capital city, Kingston. Travelers might not expect to find these locally-owned, sustainable spots that are good for the environment and support the local economy.

Gladstone H Taylor

April 19, 2024

Sustainable Living

From Four Wheels to Two: Ditching Your Car for a Cargo Bike

What happens when a family of four tries to go car-free? It's not an easy task, but 3p contributor Mary Riddle found it possible with the help of an electric cargo bike and a little ingenuity.

Mary Riddle

April 12, 2024

Sustainable Living

Sustainable, Money-Saving Swaps You May Not Know Your College Offers

The list of on-campus resources that professors share on the first day of classes can be easily forgotten, but the student benefits your college offers can help you save money and live more sustainably.

Taylor Haelterman

March 26, 2024

Sustainable Living

What Does It Take To Switch To a Sustainable Bank?

The hard-earned savings you’re holding in your bank account may be an indirect source of a ton of greenhouse gas emissions. So, we looked into what it takes to switch to a sustainable bank.

Taylor Haelterman

March 22, 2024

Sustainable Living

Growing "Food and Futures": Vertical Harvest Serves Its Community in More Ways Than One

Vertical Harvest is addressing the needs of communities like Jackson Hole, Wyoming, by growing fresh produce year-round and providing meaningful work for people with disabilities.

Gavi Klein

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Living

Living a Sustainable Life Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

It's a common misconception that sustainable living is too expensive for the average person. In truth, it can be more affordable than established norms, but it requires changing our mindset and doing more with less.

Riya Anne Polcastro

March 11, 2024

Sustainable Living

The Great Big Waste Audit: What We Learned From Tracking Our Trash For a Week

It’s easy to throw something in the bin and forget about it, so a waste audit is a great way to stop and think about what you’re really sending to the landfill each time you tie up a garbage bag.

TriplePundit Editors

March 1, 2024

Sustainable Living

Sustainable Home Ideas That Caught Our Eye on Social Media This Month

From turning your old clothes and packaging into food storage, to properly maintaining your car and washing machine, these helpful tips from social media prove it doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming to become more sustainable at home.

Mary Mazzoni

February 28, 2024

Sustainable Living

Vegging Out: What I Learned From Eating More Plant-Based Foods

The plant-based food industry is booming, and it's bringing foodie-approved vegan alternatives along with it. Plant-based products like cheese, yogurt and eggs are no longer a far stretch from the real thing. Here's what one of our writers learned from giving vegan a try more often.

Ruscena Wiederholt

February 27, 2024

Sustainable Living

How Sustainable Lifestyle Choices Saved Me Money as a College Student

Sustainable living can feel out of reach as a college student on a strict budget, but making sustainable lifestyle changes doesn’t require buying new things or following trends — and it can save you money. These simple things made a big impact in my student years.

Taylor Haelterman

February 19, 2024

Sustainable Living

What Makes a 'Sustainable' Material When It Comes to Interior Design?

Knowing what counts as a sustainable building material can be difficult, especially when working with the overwhelming variety of products available for interior spaces. Gensler's new platform helps companies implementing sustainable design identify their options.

Tina Casey

February 15, 2024

Sustainable Living

Don't Toss Those Veggie Scraps! How to Use Them to Make Stock at Home

In the spirit of our 2024 Sustainable Living Challenge, and trying out affordable and accessible things that reduce our personal footprints, we decided to give it a go — and we're not going back. Bookmark this page for when you have enough scraps to start some stock yourself. 

Mary Mazzoni

February 5, 2024

Sustainable Living

Can You Really Reduce Food Waste With ChatGPT? We Tried It To Find Out

We heard through the grapevine that everyone's favorite digital assistant, ChatGPT, is also a powerful ally for reducing food waste at home. But does it really work? We gave it a try to find out. 

Mary Mazzoni

February 5, 2024

Sustainable Living

How to Store Your Fruits and Vegetables So They Last Longer

You're probably storing your fruits and vegetables wrong. Clickbait aside, improper storage is the No. 1 reason your fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs are spoiling faster than you can use them. Bookmark this list to start storing your produce like a pro.

Mary Mazzoni

February 5, 2024

Sustainable Living

2024 Sustainable Living Challenge: Join Us in Making a Difference This Year

With the 2024 Sustainable Living Challenge, we're out to prove adopting a more sustainable lifestyle can be easy, budget-friendly and fun (yes, fun!). 

Mary Mazzoni

January 31, 2024

Sustainable Living

24 New Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2024

New plant-based brands, partnerships and products are released almost every day, to the delight of vegans and curious omnivores alike, making it easier for everyone to mix up their plates more often.

Mary Mazzoni

January 16, 2024

Sustainable Living

The Big Sustainability Ideas Our Readers Loved In 2023

2023 was a big year for TriplePundit. Our renewed focus on evidence-based sustainability solutions resonated with our community of readers, and these were some of the headlines that caught your eyes most last year. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 29, 2023

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Tips on Buying Secondhand for Your Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

More than 90 percent of Americans say they'd be open to receiving a secondhand gift for the holidays. If you still have a few more names to check off your gifting list before the weekend, consider choosing a secondhand option using our go-to guide.

Mary Mazzoni

December 20, 2023

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2023

From our favorite sustainable and socially conscious brands to advice on buying used and shopping local, we love sharing our top picks for sustainable holiday gifts with our community every year. Check out our 2023 favorites.

Mary Mazzoni

December 5, 2023

Sustainable Living

Can More Travel Solve the Travel Industry's Biggest Problems?

Some of the world’s most popular travel destinations are caught in a delicate balance between the negative impacts of increased tourism and an economy that depends on it. With a little effort, our vacations can help tip the scale towards sustaining healthy ecosystems and improving the lives of those who live there.

Taylor Haelterman

October 17, 2023

Sustainable Living

ESG Concerns Heat Up in Food and Beverage Supply Chains: Can 2D Barcodes Help?

ESG (environmental, social and governance) concerns are top of mind for consumers — and that's not always good news for food and beverage companies. 2D barcodes offer a new way to communicate.

Vivian Tai

September 26, 2023

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Consumers Already Care About Sustainability, and Signs of Economic Recovery Could Shift Preferences Further

Sustainability is already top of mind for many consumers — and its relevance as a purchasing driver is quickly growing as the economy improves.

Andrew Kaminsky

August 23, 2023

Sustainable Living

Move Over Microplastic-Making Detergent Pods, a Plastic-Free Version is Here

The plastic-free packaging startup Notpla and the environmentally-friendly cleaning brand Mack just launched sustainable laundry and dish detergent sachets made from plants. The product is used like the water-soluble plastic pods we're familiar with, but it won't create microplastic pollution.

Gary E. Frank

August 18, 2023

Sustainable Living

Can Kelp Save the Fashion Industry?

Yarn made from kelp comes with a significantly lower environmental footprint than other common fibers. Can this giant seaweed save the fashion industry? We spoke with a startup on the cutting edge of kelp-based fabric development to find out.

Ruscena Wiederholt

August 17, 2023

Sustainable Living

You Don’t Have to be a Scientist to Save Coral Reefs

The Papa's Pilar Rum distillery and the nonprofit I.CARE are making waves with a new approach to restoring one of the nation’s most endangered ecosystems, the Florida Reefs, and they're looking to local recreational divers for help.

Gary E. Frank

August 14, 2023

Sustainable Living

Vodka Martinis Go Green: Distillery 98 is a Trendsetter for Sustainable Spirits

The footprint of America’s annual vodka consumption is equivalent to burning up to 2.96 billion pounds of coal. But it turns out, you can have your sustainable cocktail and drink it, too. Distillery 98 produces small-batch vodka with a healthy pour of environmental responsibility, priding itself on using local ingredients and minimizing environmental impact.

Ruscena Wiederholt

August 4, 2023

Sustainable Living

Allbirds Made a Net-Zero Shoe and Wants Other Brands to Copy It

The footwear and apparel company Allbirds unveiled the world’s first net-zero shoe, called M0.0NSHOT, along with all of the information necessary to re-create its work — from design to manufacturing to carbon measurement. And its recipe doesn’t rely on purchasing carbon offsets.

Gary E. Frank

August 3, 2023

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Powerful Ways Everyday People Can Counter 'Anti-ESG' Campaigns That Target Sustainable Investing

Those growing tired of the anti-ESG discourse don't have to resign to simply tuning it out. Here are three powerful ways anyone can get involved.

Mary Mazzoni

August 2, 2023

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Recycling Challenge Engages Customers and Reduces Waste in Asia

More than 3,300 Herbalife Nutrition members across Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand sent in over 712,000 product canisters for recycling in the first summer of the Simply Recycle challenge. 

L Blaine Fulmer

July 28, 2023

Sustainable Living

Community-Powered Food System Brings Plant-Based Fare to New York’s Bodegas

Plantega makes it easy for small New York City bodegas to add plant-based foods to their quick-serve menus, while offering more sustainable options to busy customers. Plantega items account for 20 percent to 60 percent of deli counter sales at participating bodegas — and the service is catching on fast, says CEO Nil Zacharias.

Amy Brown

July 10, 2023

Sustainable Living

This Technology Helps Limit Peak Energy Use and Cut Carbon Emissions

Cutting energy use at high-demand times can reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-heavy "peaker" power plants and drastically cut carbon emissions. This set of digital tools for residents and building managers seek to reduce peak electricity use by making energy consumption data easy to access and understand.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 6, 2023

Sustainable Living

Secondhand is on Track to Take First Place in Retail

Growth in the resale industry is expected to dwarf the growth of fast fashion in the next few years, which could improve sustainability in an industry notorious for being anything but planet-friendly. So, what’s driving this accelerating positive trajectory?

Terry E. Cohen

June 29, 2023

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Reinventing the Linear Economy Into the Regenerative Circular Economy

How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn the Tide on Plastic Waste

How can consumer goods companies contribute to global goals around reducing plastic waste and pollution? A new report from Accenture and SAP gives brands the tools to build momentum for packaging circularity and achieve long-term success, escaping what researchers call “pilot purgatory.”


Roya Sabri

June 22, 2023

Sustainable Living

How to Keep Thrift Store Donations from Becoming Trash

Unfortunately, many of us are under the mistaken impression that we’re doing enough to reduce waste as long as we recycle and donate our unwanted items. But placing our trash in recycling bins — or “wish-cycling” — and donating our used stuff to thrift shops doesn’t necessarily mean it is being saved from the landfill.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 5, 2023

Sustainable Living

Brands Taking Stands

Americans Are Ready to Change Their Behavior for the Sake of Sustainability: Are Brands Willing to Help?

We hear it time and time again: People aren't ready, willing or interested in changing their lifestyles for the sake of sustainability. But recent polling from TriplePundit and our parent company, 3BL Media, shows this prevailing narrative isn't representative of how people really feel.

Mary Mazzoni

May 31, 2023

Sustainable Living

Transforming Blight to Boon With Upcycled Sargassum Seaweed

Massive sargassum seaweed blooms have become par for the course on beaches around the world in recent years. Boston-based biomaterial processor Carbonwave is looking to collect the brown algae and use it to replace fossil fuels in products like fertilizers and cosmetics.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 15, 2023

Sustainable Living

More Certified Regenerative Foods Are Popping Up On Store Shelves

Fifty-eight of the world’s 100 leading food companies have either made regenerative agriculture commitments or publicly stated regenerative ag pilots or intentions. As regenerative agriculture gains ground, third-party programs are emerging to verify farms and food brands. These labels are coming soon to grocers near you.

Ken Roseboro

May 2, 2023