Have you heard about carbon offsets and wondered what they were? Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint or offset that trip you took? This article explores the benefits and downfalls of carbon offsets, and offers you advice on choosing which projects to support.
Read MoreDo you want to celebrate Halloween in a covid safe and sustainable matter? Luckily for you, KKB has put together this guide for some green, safe family fun this Halloween!
Read MoreHave you wondered what has happened nationally since China banned the import of our used plastic? And have you thought to yourself that it’s not worth it to even try to recycle plastic anymore because of that? Well, we’re here to tell you that recycling plastic in Knoxville is very much still alive and well! And our recycled plastic helps to stimulate our local economy by being used right here in the Southeast.
Read MoreWhat is an urban heat island, who does it affect, and how are we combating it here in Knoxville?
Read MoreWant to plant a fall garden?! Come and explore the best ways to get started.
Read MoreWhen we think of sustainability, our minds often go to things like fossil fuels and plastic. We don’t instantly consider food, which is why we’ll be taking two parts to talk about organics and genetically engineered foods!
Read MoreConserving the animals that we have here on Earth is proving to be quite a challenge. For this post, we’ll delve into all of the nitty-gritty details about extinction, animal conservation, and the role zoos + aquariums play.
Read MoreIt is summertime which usually means the water is flowing, especially in the south. So this post we’ll be diving into the depths of water scarcity.
Read MoreAppalachia has a long history with coal.
Read MoreHere we’ll explore what it means to have a sustainable yet mindful meat-eating or plant-based diet!
Read MoreSummer is fast on our heels. For most of us, this means a whole lot more sunscreen!
Read MoreIn honor of National Tourism Day, – which will take place on May 7th – it’s most appropriate to discuss our natural touristy areas!
Read MoreThis one’s for all the people who wondered about the environmental impact of their home library!
Read MoreEver considered just taking everything natural – from your household cleaners to your cosmetics?
Read MoreWe’re almost in the gardening season so it’s time to chat about pollination!
Read MoreWhen we look around, it can really seem like litter is everywhere.
It feels that way for a reason!
Read MoreAfter time spent writing about our damaging actions, it might be best to take a look towards a more positive future.
Read MoreValentine’s Day has been around for a couple of centuries, but its origin story is still a bit convoluted. Whether the day started as a celebration of Catholic Saints or as a new take on a Pagan fertility festival, the day has come to celebrate our sweet tooth just as much as our romance.
Read MoreMost of us have been in that spot where we go to the grocery store and stock up on veggies, only to find a fridge full of spoiled wishful thinking at the end of the week. While food waste is a big deal, what happens (or doesn’t happen) to our food waste when we send it to the landfill might be an even bigger cause for concern.
Read MoreIn 2020, a big pollutant messing with our 20/20 is air pollution.
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