What Does It Really Mean to Support Local Environmental Solutions?
Who knows your community best? You, the people who live and work there, who see its daily successes and are intimately aware of its most pressing needs. And this includes environmental needs. Where is more green space necessary? Is the air you’re breathing clear? How is your waste managed? Do you have suitable fresh food […]
The Environment Is a Human Health Issue
We often talk about the environment like it’s something completely separate from ourselves and our daily lives. We’re so used to the environments we live in—our homes, our cities, the greenery (or lack thereof) outside our front doors—that we don’t often see it for what it is: something we all depend on for our health, […]
Combatting Compassion Fatigue in a World of Ever-Increasing Need
We live in a world where it seems like unprecedented things are happening every day. 2024 has been filled with record-breaking temperatures (again), war, extinction, and injustice. Unfortunately, these are only a few of the issues we are bombarded with in the news and on social media. The emotional stress and exhaustion stemming from clickbait titles that […]
Supercharge Your Year-End Impact with EarthShare’s Giving Platform
It’s that time of year again when twinkling lights, soup, warm fires, and cozy sweaters become the norm for many, and—perhaps less obviously—people begin to think about their year-end giving. For most of us who have budgets to stick to throughout the year, it’s a time to assess where we stand and how much money […]
Ways to Reduce Water Pollution This Summer
It’s hard to top a relaxing summer day at the beach or lake. Unfortunately, these warmer months also bring toxins and a surplus of damaging nutrients to waterways. Heat waves and droughts are also known to bring pollutants into our water supply. So, what can be done about it? In this article, we’re discussing a […]
6 Tips to Make Your Summer Travel More Sustainable
Vacations are great—they’re a much-needed break from the ins-and-outs of our daily lives—but what we don’t always realize is the impact these travels can have on the environment. Ready to relax and soak up the sun? Just remember to think about the natural world around you while you’re doing it. Whether you’re heading to the […]
10 Tips to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint and Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Parent
It’s no secret that people love animals. Whether wild or domestic, the diversity of animals around the world is truly a wonder, so it’s no surprise that a lot of people gravitate toward pet ownership. In fact, a Forbes study just this year found that more than 66% of American households included at least one […]
Listening to Our Kids to Save the Planet
Have you ever asked a child about climate change? Their answer may surprise you. After all, kids have a way of making it sound so simple, and it can be. Maybe it’s time to be more straightforward about how we as individuals, as businesses, as communities, as countries, and as a global society are interacting […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Biodiversity and the Nonprofits Making a Difference
Biodiversity is something we humans frequently take for granted. How many times have you found yourself awed at the number of species of fish in the ocean or the numerous types of mosses clinging to the trees in your neighborhood? Chances are, you don’t spend a lot of your day pondering the wonders of the […]
Social Impact Storytelling: How to Inspire Donors Through Stories
Nonprofits are often created to fill a void, to fulfill a need that is not being met, and to help make society, the environment, and the world a better place. But even with the greatest of intentions, many nonprofits struggle to connect their efforts and successes to audiences that should be listening. And what’s the […]