Stories from the ocean
Notes on sustainable living, the materials we use, the places we love, and the work of cleaning up the oceans.
Nov 25, 2024
The Most Impactful Environmental Documentaries Ever Released
Environmental documentaries are a powerful way to raise awareness, educate, and inspire people to take action on the most pressing issues fa…
Oct 24, 2024
The Many Benefits of Turkish Towels
Have you ever seen a Turkish towel and wondered what the big deal was? Turkish towels, also known as peshtemals or hammam towels, are becomi…
Aug 21, 2024
Importance of towels in the Hitchhiker's Guide
A towel is the most important item a Hitchhiker can carry. Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has a few things to say on the…
Jul 20, 2024
The Five Ocean Gyres of Plastic Smog
Ocean gyres are large systems of circulating currents in the ocean that can accumulate marine debris, including microplastics and other for…
Jun 18, 2024
The Compostable Conundrum: When Your Package Arrives in a Compostable Mailer and You're Stuck Holding the Bag (Literally!)
Have you ever ordered something online and been pleasantly surprised to find it arrive in a compostable mailer? At first, you're all like, "…
May 17, 2024
The Best Beach Towels (Ever)
When you pick up your beach towel to enjoy a day on the boat or by the ocean, do you ever think about where that towel came from or whether…
Apr 14, 2024
Sustainable Summer Must-Haves
The sun is shining and temperatures are rising — summer is just around the corner. Whether you prefer to spend your summer at the pool, on t…
Mar 13, 2024
Sustainable Home Goods: a Shopping Guide
Home is where the heart is; and the items we use to beautify and enrich our everyday lives should reflect our values. If you want to level u…
Feb 10, 2024
Supporting Türkiye-Syria Earthquake-Relief Efforts
The 7.8-magnitude quake is the strongest to hit the region since 1939. We need to come together quickly to offer various forms of relief sup…
Jan 9, 2024
Reduce Single-Use Plastic: A Journey to Zero Waste
It’s just a moment — the little stir stick in your coffee, the black plastic fork in your takeout box, or the straw in your soft drink — but…
Dec 8, 2023
Plastic straws used to be “environment enemy number one.” What happene
Plastic straws are one of the most common items found in ocean trash, along with plastic bags, bottles, and cups. According to a study by th…
Nov 6, 2023
Perfect Summer Beach Picnic
We all have that dream of creating the perfect memories with our friends and family. A beach picnic is the perfect way to do that. Whether y…