The Gentle Earth Journal

Our ocean is incredible. It is responsible for producing half of Earth’s oxygen and is home to millions of species. We need our ocean, but are we doing enough to protect and preserve it? Human action has a direct effect on the ocean and on all living beings that depend on it for survival (including… Continue reading

Going completely plastic-free can feel like a daunting goal in a world where plastic is essentially, well, everywhere. Committing to doing your part to rectify the plastic crisis doesn’t need to immediately be an all or nothing pledge. You can start small. It may help to consider a few situations where you may incorporate single-use… Continue reading

Last month, the ASPCA launched a digital resource for helping shoppers easily locate humanely raised food products at local grocery stores in their area. This resource is incredibly easy to use. Shoppers simply select their desired product from the meat and dairy categories (listed alphabetically for a quick and easy selection!) Shoppers then enter their… Continue reading

10 years ago, Kroger promised to discontinue the sale of eggs that have come from caged hens, yet they continue to sell these eggs today. Factory farming is a topic that I could truly go on and on about. It is a practice of which I have been voicing my concerns for many, many years.… Continue reading

The Endangered Species Act, since 1973, has been in place to offer protection for threatened and endangered wildlife, marine life, and plant life. Over the years, this act has helped an incredible number of species and 99% of species that have been placed on the list have been saved from extinction. Rice’s Whales are currently… Continue reading

Many of our every day products contain the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label. But, if you’re like me, you may have been noticing this logo for many years on various products without exploring what it means or it’s importance. The FSC label represents responsibly managed forests and through the production of this product, nature was… Continue reading

By now, we’re all aware of the harmful effects that microplastics can have on our health and on our ocean. But did you know that microfibers are some of the most common everyday microplastics found in our environment? Our clothing is constantly shedding microfibers during wash and wear. These microfibers inevitably find their way into… Continue reading

I was shocked to learn that there are over one million large animal road collisions yearly in the U.S! Luckily, a solution has been introduced that could drastically decrease the number of wildlife collisions, making the highways safer for all – wildlife, and humans. In 2021, the Wildlife Crossings Program was introduced which provided funding… Continue reading