Catherine O'Connor

Hi I'm Cat! I graduated from Fordham University a semester early and live in Westchester NY. I am super passionate about all things environmentally friendly and am so excited to be able to write for Planet Home!

Google Maps is Making Moves for the Planet

Google’s Maps app will start directing drivers along routes estimated to generate the lowest carbon emissions based on traffic.

3 years ago

How Adidas and ThredUp are Prolonging the Life of Shoes and Apparel

Adidas and Thredup are two examples of how a brand’s determination to create a better impact can have a huge…

3 years ago

Starbucks is expanding their “Greener Stores”

Starbucks "Greener Stores" are accelerating the global movement towards a better future. Their aspiration is to set a new, accessible…

3 years ago

5 Vegan Creators That You Need to Follow

There are so many amazing food pages that focus on plant-based recipes out there! We found 5 we think you…

3 years ago

Top Tips for an Eco-Friendly Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner! Here are some tips for making sure you have a fun AND eco-friendly Halloween!

3 years ago

How Two Sisters from Bali Banned Single-Use Plastics

Indonesian sisters Melati and Isabel Wijsen grew up on the island of Bali, witnessed the spread of plastic pollution firsthand,…

3 years ago