REI announced new commitments to reduce its environmental impact.

 #OptOutside is not enough: REI ups Black Friday ante.
REI announced new commitments to reduce its environmental impact. And it’s asking members to pledge to follow the 52-week Opt to Act plan for the year to come. The reason is to “fight for life outdoors — and life on this planet.” Read More

California bans popular pesticide linked to health defects.
Beginning in early 2020, California will ban the sale of the pesticide chlorpyrifos which state environmental officials say has been linked to brain damage and other health defects in children. Read more

Pizza Hut goes eco-friendly.
Pizza Hut announced Tuesday that it is releasing a new, meat-free pizza, as well as a new, eco-friendly box.  Read more

Sustainability is a good goal, but it has a very broad definition.

As consumers, we aim to purchase the healthiest, eco-friendly products on the market. We want goods that are sustainable, made from recycled materials, and are cruelty-free. But do these buzzwords actually have any validity? Or are they just like their cousin, “natural” — the word that can be slapped on any products sans real meaning?  Read more

Let’s celebrate the good in humanity! Stoked on Sustainability is a weekly roundup of positive environmental stories from our community. Please submit your Stoked on Sustainability stories to the Kindhumans team at [email protected].