The average age of marriage is on the rise in the United States, and a study shows singles living alone use significantly more electricity and gas and produce more food waste per person than those who live with others.
Living alone significantly less ‘green’ than living with others, study finds Read More »
Which gender takes longer showers? Which sex eats more? Recycles more? Buys more sustainable products? In the battle for the ‘greenest of the sexes,’ some of the answers might surprise you.
Boys vs. Girls — Which is the more eco-friendly gender? Read More »
Thousands of flowers will adorn Thanksgiving tables today, but according to Stanford earth science students, many professional and store-bought arrangements are grown with heavy pesticides and may not make for eco-friendly centerpieces.
Beauty with a price – Thanksgiving flower arrangements may not be eco-friendly Read More »
In this month’s Sound Advice for a Green Earth column, a Stanford science student recommends do-it-yourself ways to save on energy bills and seal drafty homes and apartments.
As cold weather sets in, Stanford science student takes on drafty homes and apartments Read More »
Planes, trains, ships, automobiles, and pipelines account for 27 percent of all energy use in the world. Stanford engineers are studying how to make greener transportation more affordable and accessible to the masses.
Stanford students aim to make eco-friendly vehicles more convenient, affordable Read More »
Electric cars require heavy duty batteries that will need to be replaced in a car’s lifespan, but with battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are still a greener choice than gas-fueled ones.
With battery recycling programs, electric vehicles are the greenest choice Read More »
Stanford University features more than 800 hundred species of trees and plants. Varieties include fruits and vegetables, which helps stock Stanford dining halls and restaurants.
Stanford campus home to hundreds of different plants, including produce gardens Read More »
Stanford’s Sustainable Fashion Collective held a fashion show featuring eco-friendly beaded necklaces made by women in Uganda. The proceeds from jewelry sales help the women escape poverty.
Stanford students support Ugandan women with eco-friendly fashion show Read More »
High-speed rail is one of President Obama’s priorities, but Northern California debates continue. According to Stanford earth science students, high-speed trains are only eco-friendly if full.
High-speed rail may not be eco-friendly if trains aren’t full Read More »
