“There is no Planet B.” — Unknown, via The Economic Times World Climate Day in March is a call to action, focusing on local communities’ experiences. It highlights that climate change affects everyone and needs collective action....

Nutmeg is a humble spice that’s been a staple in kitchens for centuries and is secretly a powerhouse of environmental and medicinal benefits. From the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg has been a...

Happy New Year from Team Project Jatropha! As the new year begins, let’s all remember that we’ve all got a role to play in protecting our planet. The good news is, it’s easier than you think! By incorporating some simple habits...

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist San Francisco has become the first city in the United States to offer public drop-off bins specifically designed for recycling products...

Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we’ve been ignorant of their value.” – R. Buckminster Fuller As the year comes to an end, it is a good time to reflect on the challenges our...

“When enough people come together then change will come and we can achieve almost anything.” – Greta Thunberg—Swedish Environmental Activist A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has sent a clear and urgent message...

“Water is critical for sustainable development, including environmental integrity and the alleviation of poverty and hunger, and is indispensable for human health and well-being.” – United Nations The United Nations highlights...

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production.” – Pete Seeger, Folk Singer & Social Activist The Green Education...

The case for recycling is strong. The bottom line is clear. Recycling requires a trivial amount of our time. Recycling saves money and reduces pollution. Recycling creates more jobs than landfilling or incineration. And a largely ignored but very...

“Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven’t done a thing. You are just talking.” ― Wangari Maathai May was the month for tree planting and I had the opportunity to participate in a...