Black History Month: Honoring Beverly Wright

T4CI is saluting some of the most influential African-American environmentalists and sustainability professionals during Black History Month. Today we honor Beverly Wright. Dr. Beverly Wright is a professor of Sociology and the founding director of the Deep South Center for…

Who painted the White House green?

It’s President’s Day. Not only can we enjoy a federally-mandated day off from work, but we can also take time to reflect on the leaders of the United States. By the nature of their position, the POTUS has a platform…

Not so much love to the earth on Valentine’s Day

 As much as we love the sentiment of Valentine’s Day, we don’t think you would love the outcome of the holiday, when it comes to the environmental impact. Take a look at this infographic to see what can happen when…

Nobody’s Fool: Paul Newman

Today is Paul Newman’s birthday.  The legendary Academy Award-winning actor not only made an impact on the screen, but as a leader in corporate responsibility and the environment (among many other causes). Before it was popular for celebrities to be activists,…

Creativity through activism

Can sustainability be artistic?  Of course!  And since January is National Creativity Month, it’s time to highlight a few of our creative projects. Imagine powerful art experiences when it comes to healthy food systems. That’s what AgArts does.  After all, artists have…

Earth 2017 – and your resolutions

As more people are turning to a greener lifestyle, many are making new year’s resolutions to become more earth-friendly for 2017 and beyond. And there are plenty of ways to make green part of your lifestyle – without a lot…