What is Planned Obsolescence? +6 Ways to Combat It

Last Updated on December 19, 2025 If you’ve ever bought an electronic only for it to short out prematurely, congratulations: You’ve met planned obsolescence.   And planned obsolescence isn’t just for electronics. It’s factored into everything we buy – including our clothes and furniture. But what exactly is planned obsolescence, and how can you avoid it?  In truth, it’s hard to avoid – but there are ways we can fight…

Petrochemicals: How They Affect People + Planet

Last Updated on February 6, 2026 Have you ever heard of Cancer Alley? It’s an ~85-mile stretch along the banks of the Mississippi River where communities exist beside ~200 fossil fuel and petrochemical operations.  Residents of Cancer Alley are exposed to more than 10x the level of health risk from hazardous air pollutants than people living elsewhere in the state. And it’s worth mentioning the residents exposed…