The high cost of fast fashion
From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
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The auto industry has a sustainability problem. And it’s not just about the environment.
The auto industry is at a crossroads, with consumers drowning in auto debt and the electric vehicle transition underway. What's the best way forward for the environment and consumers?
How can we reduce the environmental cost of clothing returns?
Small changes to online shopping habits can cut carbon emissions and help stop returns from piling up in landfills.
How useful are hospital price transparency tools?
New hospital price transparency requirements don't provide the information consumers need.
Renewables On The Rise Dashboard
America produces more than three times as much power from the sun, the wind and the earth as we did in 2013, with growth in all 50 states. Key technologies such as electric vehicles and battery storage are also booming - helping to repower America with clean energy.
Buying less stuff is good for the planet. It’s also good for us.
Buying less can be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to live more sustainably. In a culture of consumerism, that can be harder than it sounds.