Vanessa Shepherd

Our food system is fundamentally flawed; but thankfully, one company is working hard to change the way we treat the things we eat.

The way we farm, distribute, and even eat our food has a variety of impacts on our planet, affecting everything from biodiversity to food security.

Mushrooms are somewhat of a mystery to many of us today. We mostly encounter them on our plates, in the grocery store, or occasionally in our backyards; but there’s so much more to these organisms than meets the eye.

Solutionists are promoting circularity and fighting waste in the wine industry.

What are carbon offsets, and are they really a solution for our planet?

Jose Cuervo is innovating the straw. Could their alternative be a viable solution?

Ecobricks, also called bottle bricks, are a fantastic way to repurpose plastic waste. Learn what they are and how to make them right here!

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The LEGO botanical collection is changing up the way we play.

Furnishing your home is often a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be.

Two entrepreneurs in Mexico have pioneered the process of turning cacti into an animal-free alternative to leather.

Have you ever considered the amount of resources, energy, and effort that goes into making your wooden furniture?

Fur and leather are being replaced by animal-free alternatives. Planet Home interviewed expert and fashion exec Kym Canter for her thoughts.

For centuries, high fashion has been fueled by exclusivity. Owning expensive items from high-end brands has always been interpreted as a status symbol, something only possible for a financially specific group of people — until now. Recently, as a response to consumers’ growing concern for the environment, and catalyzed by COVID-19’s effect on consumer spending, […]

Celebrate the holidays in eco-friendly fashion with sustainable solutions for gift wrapping, decorating, and more.

Allbirds' new apparel is made partly from recycled crab shells. Biodegradable materials help curb the fashion industry's environmental impact.

Plastic pollution is a major issue that effects our environment. Artists are taking a creative approach at raising awarness about the issue.

Planting trees makes a positive impact on your local ecosystem, wildlife, and even your health!

The production of cotton products has massive environmental consequences. The desertification of the Aral Sea is an example of the impacts.

The fashion industry has a big environmental impact, from pollution to excessive waste production. But today, sustainable brands are changing the industry.