Did you know that at least one third of the world's food is wasted every year? The restaurant industry is a key player, with an estimated 26% of all food in the food service sector ending up in the trash. But in recent years, a positive trend has emerged: the zero waste dining movement. A growing number of chefs are rethinking how ingredients can be better utilized, how menus can be redesigned, and how restaurants can be operated in a way that reduces waste.

As the temperatures drop, small changes add up fast. Here are 10 budget-friendly ways to prep your home for fall; from sealing drafts and lowering your water heater to booking a free home energy audit. Most cost little or nothing, and they'll make a real dent in your winter energy bills.

The take-make-dispose era is fading. Meet the sustainable businesses turning ocean plastic, surplus food, and reclaimed materials into products people actually want; proof that the circular economy is already working.

Between rising energy demand from data centers and volatile fossil fuel imports, many of us are concerned about our nation’s energy security, the uninterrupted availability of energy at an affordable price. One of the key factors that strengthens energy security is energy independence, or a country’s ability to meet its energy needs using domestic resources rather than relying on foreign imports.

As travelers become more conscious about their impact on the planet, eco-resorts are redefining what luxury travel looks like. Eco-tourism is no longer a niche pursuit, it’s a movement reshaping how we see the world. Traveling is no longer just about which destination you choose to visit, it’s also about how you travel and making conscious choices to minimize your footprint once you arrive. From luxury private island retreats to remote jungle lodges, these are eco-resorts to check out in 2026.

Travelers are constantly seeking out turquoise waters, hidden bays and pristine beaches. But what many of us don’t realize, is something as simple (and important) as sunscreen, can have a lasting impact on the coastline we love so much. While we are more familiar with issues like over-fishing, pollution and climate change, the breathtaking and incredibly delicate coral reef ecosystems are also under threat from the chemicals in many store bought sunscreens. As the importance of eco-tourism continues to gain momentum, more travelers are realizing that even the smallest choices in their packing list can have an effect on the health of the destination they visit.  

In this episode of Green Jobs, Good Jobs, hosts Shane and Ruby sit down with Diana McCarthy-Bercury, Principal and CEO of Earth Forward Group, to discuss her journey into sustainability, the founding of EFG, and how green jobs are creating healthier, more equitable communities.

La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación (IRA) de 2022 asignó casi $9 mil millones para programas de reembolso de energía para hogares de consumidores, diseñado para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a reducir el costo inicial de implementar medidas de ahorro de energía. Estas iniciativas tienen como objetivo promover la adopción de tecnologías de eficiencia energética y estrategias de climatización, a lo largo permite a los residentes reducir su consumo de energía y reducir sus facturas de energía.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated nearly $9 billion for consumer home energy rebate programs, designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of implementing energy-saving measures. These initiatives aim to promote the adoption of energy efficient technologies and weatherization strategies, ultimately empowering residents to reduce their energy consumption and lower their energy bills.