The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a special report on global warming and its impact on the world. Here are five major takeaways: “Global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C [above pre-industrial levels] between 2030 and 2052 if it continues to increase...
Happy August! Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer published a new study, which finds that “the most commonly used plastics produce two greenhouse gases, methane and ethylene, when exposed to ambient solar radiation.” In other words, as plastic waste decomposes, exposure to the sun causes the plastic to emit...
As many of you know, there is a growing movement to ban single-use plastic straws. We wrote about grassroots efforts to reduce straw use in a local Remyndr community in our May blog post, Puerto Rico | Plastic Straws. Today we have a huge update...
Mama Nature is phenomenal. This month, scientists from The Ohio State University discovered that the earth’s bedrock in Antarctica is rising at one of the fastest rates ever recorded -- a whopping 41 millimeters (1.6 inches) per year! Wait, the earth rises? Shh, we didn’t realize that...
This month kicks off a new series for the Remyndr blog. Each month, we will report on two environmental news items -- one local, one international -- to keep readers informed and inspired in their efforts to protect the planet. This month, we look at a...
How ‘bout this Spring? Four nor’easters and another one on the way. Remember, you can always find the latest updates to your neighborhood’s curbside collection schedule in your Remyndr app. In light of the coming storm and the potential for flooding in various neighborhoods, we want...
Happy February! Happy Black History Month! Happy Valentine’s Day! With all that happens in the news, it’s hard to make sense of everything. It can be even harder to read good news that inspires hope. Fear not! We found an item and we want to share it...
A new year can open the door to a new you. Part of that new you often involves a fresh, new wardrobe. But what can you do with the clothes you never wear? The ones taking up space. Glad you asked. PURGE Decluttering goes a long way...
Happy New Year’s Eve! What a year it has been! As 2017 draws to a quiet close, we look at our 2017 resolution, at world events, and at the people and experiences for which we’re most grateful. Also we take a look ahead to the...
The Trump administration released a Climate Science Special Report earlier this month. The report states that human activity is the primary cause of climate change and global warming. Called “the most comprehensive science report in the world” by climate scientists, it comes as the Trump...