Columbia’s New PFC Free Jacket… & Macklemore?

A game changer… Through some creative filmwork and the help of the same hip hop artist who made thrift shopping cool, Columbia is hoping to keep the attention of outdoor enthusiasts for a whole 1:41. Competing for a minute and half of peoples attention isn’t easy these days. Not to mention, the message is educational and about …

Human Expansion Over Last 30 Years

How have the world’s cities grown? The last century has seen unprecedented growth and projections for the future are unfathomable. We are at 7 billion people now and are expected to be at 9 billion people in another 30 years. That’s almost a 30% growth in just 30 years… At the rate our cities are …

Digesting The Gluten-Free Craze

Let’s clarify a few things… I never quite understood the gluten-free craze, but now that I’ve taken the time to research it I’d like to share what I found. My gut has always told me something ain’t right with the way many have been treating gluten lately, but maybe I’ve been one-sided because I like …

Timelapse Reveals Human Impact on Earth

and this is just the last 32 years… Google’s latest Timelapse imagery gives us an unnerving view from above. We all see the headlines and hear the science, but it really hits home when we can fathom the scale of our impact. Over 7 BILLION people require a lot of resources. The overview effect was …

10 Most Popular Stories About Global Warming

It’s been yet another unprecedented year for our Earth and if you’ve been keeping up with climate change news, you’re probably ready to get off the rollercoaster. One day it’s doom and gloom, the next it’s a tech piece about a breakthrough that will solve all of our problems. Unfortunately we’re ending this year with …

How To Survive The American Xmas (for Minimalists & Environmentalist)

It ain’t easy but it doesn’t have to be miserable… As an environmentalist and minimalist Christmas with the folks can be stressful. The holidays aren’t very sustainable and it’s hard to petition against the waste of gift giving without coming off as a Grinch. How do you explain to grandma you don’t want any gifts this …

Nature = Success : 4 Life Lessons I Cultivated Through A Love of Nature

I can’t attribute all of my success to nature, but I’m willing to give it the majority of the credit. I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and to me being environmentally responsible feels like the right thing to do. What I’ve recently realized, however, is that through my outdoor hobbies and actions to …

Reduce Your Meat Impact: Don’t Fight Your Tastebuds!

Envision your ideal meal for a few seconds…   Is it a giant red steak, marinating in its own juices? Chicken parmesan? Carne asada tacos? Don’t feel bad if meat is part of your fantasy meal. I’m not here to degrade your food fantasies. After all… Food is awesome! We should enjoy it. Instead of waging …