Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The term "pinnate" comes from the Latin word pinnātus, meaning feathered or ...

Milk cartons of all types are recyclable, but like many products, whether they are in your city or town depends on your local recycling facilities. For many years, various types of cartons were ...

Of the two major aquatic environments, the freshwater biome is often overshadowed by its marine counterpart, Earth's largest and home to some of the weirdest, most wonderful wildlife on the planet.

Throughout history, representations of luxury and wealth have dominated the fashion industry. As a result, many materials now mimic extravagance but at a fraction of the cost by using different, less ...

Cactus leather is a bio-based material lauded for its breathability, an area in which other vegan leathers fall short. This unique material is used for handbags, shoes, apparel, and furniture. Even ...

Synthetic clothing consists of a blend of different textiles. Synthetic materials have been around since the mid-twentieth century and have become the most used fibers over the past few decades.

Alex Davies is a technology journalist and the author of "Driven," an upcoming book about the self-driving car industry.

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama.

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Native to Southern ...

If you’ve ever gravitated towards a product that promised to make your skin sparkle or glow, chances are it had mica powder in it. In fact, even if you’ve never been much of a makeup buff, you’ve ...