Lifestyle

Jersey’s own Olivia Bellace runs an eco-conscious business, organizes climate strikes and gives presentations on plastic pollution–all while attending fifth grade. 11-year-old Olivia Bellace of Haddonfield, NJ has a lot on her plate. Between math homework and field hockey practice,...

Camden high schoolers share their experiences caring for and exploring the Cooper River–and the impact it’s had on their lives.  Samyiah Williams, 17, admits that when she applied to be a student employee through UrbanPromise Ministries’ Office of Experiential Learning,...

Patrons at the Collingswood Farmers’ Market can rent out reusable bags. Can the service spread as businesses ease into single-use bag bans? We all know and love bike share programs, like Philly’s own Indego. But in South Jersey, the Collingswood...

The controversial N.J.-based outdoorsman releases his latest book, a guide to reversing the damage we’ve done to the earth He can track any living creature through the wilderness, be it beast or man. He can revive entire felled forests to...

Plant nerds rejoice for swapping opportunities Did you know having plants in your office not only filter the air but can increase happiness and productivity? I’ve had my fair share of houseplants that I’ve had for years (like my baby bonsai and...

Snacking and trying to limit your waste? Here are a few ideas. Looking for snacks without the waste? Going zero waste while satisfying your cravings can be difficult with endless choices of convenience stores and stands. Here’s a few places...

Shopping with a Conscious (AKA: the Great Green Bed Hunt of 2019) Over the past month, I’ve been on an endless journey to find a mattress and bed that aligned with my values. It all started when I noticed a...

“Sustainable travel, ultimately, is moral travel.” I love to travel, whether it’s a day trip to a neighboring town or state park or a flight to the other side of the world. There’s something mind-blowing to me about seeing an...

The bathroom can seem like a daunting place to choose sustainable products and develop greener behaviors. It’s the most important room in our residences when it comes to personal hygiene and keeping clean, yet most bathrooms contribute to an unclean...