Everyday Thoughts

Doing Good with 1% For the Planet

Doing Good with 1% For the Planet

We can’t pretend that everything is fine anymore. Global climate change is happening right now, and big businesses have a big obligation to help.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act

The Marine Mammal Protection Act

The early 1970’s was a bleak time for marine mammals. Because of human activity, many species were headed towards certain extinction.
The Birds are Back in Town

The Birds are Back in Town

The year was 1982. For the California Condor, hope was all but lost. There were only 22 left in the world, and the odds were stacked against them...
Dolphin Manure and the Air we Breathe  

Dolphin Manure and the Air we Breathe  

There’s oxygen from the ocean in every breath we take. Most of that oxygen comes from phytoplankton, whose growth is facilitated by marine manure.
Cow Farts and Kelp's Healing Abilities

Cow Farts and Kelp's Healing Abilities

When we think of greenhouse gas emissions, cows and kelp typically aren’t the first things that come to mind.
Everyday California visits GreenWave

Everyday California visits GreenWave

After a year of working with 1% For The Planet to donate a portion of every dollar we make to GreenWave, we got to visit Bren Smith, the founder, and see his work in action.
The Unlikely Battle Between Sea Urchins And Kelp

The Unlikely Battle Between Sea Urchins And Kelp

Kelp species in California have been fighting against an unlikely enemy: the purple sea urchin.
Why Kayaking Is The Eco-friendly Way To Adventure

Why Kayaking Is The Eco-friendly Way To Adventure

Ever wondered how kayaking can use business to improve the environment?
Meet The Machines That Are Reinventing Recycling

Meet The Machines That Are Reinventing Recycling

These "reverse vending machines" take your plastic bottles and turn them into credit for public transportation in Istanbul.
Record Breaking Temperatures in San Diego

Record Breaking Temperatures in San Diego

La Jolla  is having its moment in the sunlight due to some record breaking conditions out in the water.
Can California Save the Shrinking Salton Sea?

Can California Save the Shrinking Salton Sea?

The Salton Sea, California's largest lake and biggest eyesore, has been shrinking for years. Will California be able to reverse the effects?
Solar or So Long: New Homes in California Will Require Solar Panels

Solar or So Long: New Homes in California Will Require Solar Panels

California's latest regulation has the future of solar sustainability looking bright.