The Gentle Earth Journal

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people in the U.S. are eager to come together with loved ones around a dinner table to share a delicious meal. Sadly, Thanksgiving is also known for being one of the largest food waste days in the U.S., with a prediction that an estimated total of over 300… Continue reading

Did you know that Petland is the only remaining large-scale U.S. pet store to still sell puppies? Did you also know that undercover investigations conducted over many, many years have exposed Petland for inhumane practices including neglecting to provide timely and quality veterinary care, poor sanitation, and crammed living quarters? Undercover investigators for the Humane… Continue reading

We probably all know at least one person who has said something along the lines of “most plastic isn’t actually recyclable, so what’s the point in recycling at all?” The sad truth is, they aren’t far off in stating that most plastic in the U.S. does not actually end up recycled. Confusing, misleading labels lead… Continue reading

Clean water is a necessity in our lives, and we depend on it for so many things. But did you know that access to fresh water is limited to only 3% of all water sources found on Earth? Stretching from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico, the Rio Grande is an important lifeline for millions… Continue reading

Did you know that an estimated 99% of all farm animals in the United States live on factory farms? Factory farms were designed to produce as much product as possible for the lowest cost, and in doing so, sacrifice the health, comfort, and quality of life experienced by over 10 billion pigs, cows, chickens, sheep,… Continue reading

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