The more we can buy and make locally, the better it is for both the planet and our economy. Here’s why local and USA-made products are so important for sustainability and economic growth. Keeping Money in Our Economy When we buy products made in the USA, we are directly contributing to our own economy. Money…
The internet may feel like an intangible space, but it has a very real environmental impact. Every website we visit, every file we upload, and every video we stream adds to the energy demand of data centers, networking infrastructure, and our devices. These processes generate a surprising amount of carbon emissions, which contribute to climate…
Kwindie has officially moved to eco-friendly hosting with GreenGeeks! By switching, we’re taking an important step toward sustainability and supporting renewable energy initiatives in the web hosting industry. Why Green Hosting? The internet’s demand for energy is massive, with traditional hosting companies relying heavily on fossil fuels to power and cool their data centers. This…
Businesses can call themselves “sustainable” under many different circumstances. Transparency around practices then becomes very important.
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the flow of revenue across borders has become an integral part of trade and commerce. While this cross-border exchange brings numerous benefits, it’s essential to consider the potential ripple effects that can result from revenue being redirected outside neighborhood and national boundaries. A Tenuous Supply Chain Web One of…
Ah, the holidays. A time for pumpkin spice lattes, apple pie, and rampant consumerism. Over the last few years as I’ve learned more about humanity’s impact on the environment (and the abnormally scorching summers we’ve had where there should not be), I’ve become increasingly upset by holidays, especially consumerist ones like Christmas (don’t even get…
Sustainable minimalists can be hard to shop for. What can you get them that will support their values and fill them with joy?
I had never thought about the impact floods would have on ocean plastic pollution, but here it is in all its garbagy glory.
Recycling can be confusing… some say it’s the best and only way to save our planet, and some say it’s useless because only a fraction of what we recycle is actually used again. Is this true, and if so, why? On my quest to answer this question, I found this video that gives an easily…
