Sustainability Archives - Experience Life

- Nutrition -

What’s in Your Wine?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Most bottles contain more than just grapes and yeast. Find out which ingredients find their way into wine — plus 9 tips to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste.

- Environmental Health -

Noise Pollution Is Obstructing Bird Communication

By Heidi Wachter

Human-generated noise may have an impact on bird communication and survival, says a recent study.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

Collective Effort

By Bahram Akradi

Together, we have the intelligence, potential, and incentive to reverse the bad and do good — for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.

Sifter pulled out of lake filled with pieces of plastic pollution

- Environmental Health -

One Word: Plastics

By Heidi Wachter

Plastic is everywhere — even our guts. A recent study found nine different types of plastic in study participants.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

A Change of Perspective

By Bahram Akradi

Why taking a global view more often is good for us all.

Person examining plants with magnifying glass

- Environmental Health -

How to Be a Citizen Scientist

By Elizabeth Millard

Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.

Illustration of plants that repel mosquitos

- Gardening -

How to Create a Low-Mosquito Garden

By Kaelyn Riley

Want to keep the pesky insects at bay? Here are nine plants that repel mosquitoes — naturally.

- Travel -

Volunteer Vacations

By Heidi Wachter

Service trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.

- Environmental Health -

How Can I Raise My Kids to Be Ecoconscious?

By Jon Spayde

It’s important to model best practices — and make it fun!

- Environmental Health -

Can Air Pollution Affect Your IQ?

By Craig Cox

Older adults and those who work outside may be particularly vulnerable to the cognitive effects of polluted air.

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

It Starts With One

By Bahram Akradi

Break every objective into its smallest pieces and take action with just one of them, even if it is the smallest one and seems insignificant.

- Environmental Health -

How Climate Change Leads to Nutrient Decline

By Courtney Helgoe

Global warming is reducing nutrients in wheat, rice, beans, and more.

Illustration of person capturing lionfish

- Honestly, Dara -

Save the Planet: Eat Its Enemies

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

“Invasivores” — people who eat invasive species — aim to protect delicate ecosystems while expanding their culinary horizons. On the menu: lionfish.

Hands with red gloves digging out dandilion

- Pesticides/Chemicals -

How to Control Weeds Naturally

By Kaelyn Riley

Don’t rely on toxic herbicides to get the job done. Try one of these eco-friendly methods to manage your lawn and garden.

Image of hand, light bulb, glass jar, recycle bin, compost bin

- Environmental Health -

5 Ways to Live Small

By Jessie Sholl

Learn how to minimize waste while reaping more satisfaction from life.

A father wears a baby while he grocery shops

- Nutrition -

EWG Releases 2019 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists

By Laura Fogelberg

Here are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.

Blank lentils on white plate shaped into map of world

- Nutrition -

10 Steps to Climate-Friendly Eating

By Elizabeth Millard

How changing what’s on your plate can help heal the planet.

- General Health -

Are You Living LOHAS?

By Jennifer Derryberry

Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) may be the most meaningful consumer trend you’ve never heard of. How can you be LOHAS? Here are some tips.