The statistics are mind-boggling: 2.7 million tons of water bottle plastic is used globally each year, and the vast majority of it ends up as litter or in a landfill. According to data released by the U.S. Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, approximately 48.6 million Americans travel internationally each year. Estimating that each traveler […]
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What the World Needs Now? Women.
I watched the 3-part PBS documentary Makers: Women Who Make America this week and it hit me like a ton of bricks. It was eye-opening and inspiring and exasperating and surprising. I think it should be recommended watching for all young American women. If I hadn’t already watched it, I would be gathering all my […]
Last-Minute Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Travelers
It’s one week until Christmas and I’ve just started my holiday shopping. The season’s nastiest virus is to blame for my tardy scramble, although I do tend to procrastinate when it comes to shopping. Are you in the same boat? Never fear, some of the best gifts are intangible, and therefore easy to acquire at […]