This vs That
Beer vs. Whiskey: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Have you ever wondered how your favorite drink impacts the environment? In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we took a look at two of our favorites: beer and whiskey. It turns out that whiskey is our winner on a per-drink basis, but order a double and the race gets tight....
Paper vs. Digital: Which organizer will keep you on schedule with the lowest carbon footprint?
Real vs. Fake: The Great Christmas Tree Debate
Are they real or fake? Most of us who celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree have an opinion about which type of tree is better, so we decided to take a look at the climate impact of each to see if that should make a difference in your decision. The winner? It...
Happy Thanksgiving from TerraPass
Turkey vs... Call us traditionalist, but we don’t think there really is any substitute for turkey on Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean that we aren’t interested in the carbon footprint of the holiday. SOURCES AND LINKS: Turkey Cook Time Appliance KWh/therms Facts...
Chocolate vs. Pumpkin Seeds: Which Halloween snack has the lowest carbon footprint?
Halloween is the time to dress up and stuff ourselves full of candy, but it's also a holiday that can encourage poor nutritional choices and generate a lot of waste. We took a look at two Halloween snack options—already knowing which one is better for our...
Gas vs. Charcoal: Which grill has the lowest carbon impact?
Grill smart this summer! In honor of the official start of summer, we took a look at our favorite summer pastime—barbecuing! Like everything that we do, even grilling has an environmental impact. It turns out that a gas grill produces about three times fewer carbon...
This vs. That: What’s the best way to care for your lawn?
Spring is here—even if it doesn't quite feel like it—so we've partnered with MOM's Organic Market to take a look at how our lawn care habits impact our environment. When you can't use a push mower, is it better to go gas or electric? Learn More See what MOMs Organic...
This vs. That: Is it better to stream a movie or have a DVD shipped to you?
The environmental impact isn’t always our first thought when we plan our daily activities. That’s why we’re introducing a new series of infographics, “This vs. That: Which has the smallest carbon footprint?” We’ll take a look at the different ways everyday activities...