Why younger Americans are more familiar with Earth Day than baby boomers

Why younger Americans are more familiar with Earth Day than  baby boomers

Only a quarter of Americans know when Earth Day is, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress, found that without context, 23% believed they could identify the specific date on which Earth Day is celebrated. That was then put to the test: … Read more

Americans feel like they should be helping the environment a shocking number of times a month

Americans feel like they should be helping the environment a shocking number of times a month

The average American experiences 48 days of annual “eco guilt” — the feeling that they could be doing more to help the environment. A new survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed the specific number of days per month that people feel strong guilt around their environmental habits and found this strikes 3.8 times per month on … Read more

12 stylish and sustainable fashions to shop for Earth Day

12 stylish and sustainable fashions to shop for Earth Day

It can be difficult to balance sustainability and style, but this Earth Day, we present to you the future of fashion. Some of our best-loved brands have committed to sustainability practices that prove it’s possible to be both green and gorgeous. The following 12 products were made by responsible artists and artisans who want to … Read more

Go green by degrees with these sustainable qualifications

Go green by degrees with these sustainable qualifications

Green-collar jobs are red hot, and they aren’t just trending for Earth Day — they’re here for the long haul. According to “Accelerating the Sustainable Workforce,” a new report by Manpower Group, a global provider of workforce solutions, 70% of employers are urgently recruiting or planning to recruit talent with sustainable skills. The report points … Read more