THE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY LIFE
JEREMY YAO, ENTREPRENEUR/SUSTAINABLE TREND-SETTER/VEGETARIAN, NEW YORK CITY
I'm Jeremy. For me, moving towards more environmentally-friendly practices all started with a mindset shift. I started small and focused on marginal positives. It felt less overwhelming that way.
CHANGEMAKERS
How to Conserve Forever-Wild Landscapes with the Northeast Wilderness Trust
We sat down with Sophi Veltrop, Outreach Manager for Northeast Wilderness Trust, to chat all about getting involved in environmental philanthropy, how to orient our wilderness conservation efforts, and more.
THE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY LIFE
Tanya Gabrielle Gonzalez | Co-Founder, EAUSO | Product Marketer | San Francisco
I always considered myself a mindful consumer, someone who paid attention to what they purchased, carried their own water bottle, bagged things up in totes, you know that whole thing. But it wasn’t until the city of San Francisco forced me to break down my waste that I finally realized just how trashy I really was.
PHILANTHROPY
Micro-Philanthropy 101: All You Need to Know
As micro-philanthropy continues to grow in popularity, you may be wondering what exactly it is, and how to get involved. This more affordable and meaningful form of donating is a trend that we think is here to stay.
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Why Should We Compost? (Hint: It Greatly Reduces Our Landfill Emissions)
Organic composting has become a popular topic over the past few years, as communities work together for a more sustainable waste management future.
THE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY LIFE
Kristin Ryan, Underwriter/Fashionista/Concerned Citizen, Philadelphia area
"I don't care how profound that scene from American Beauty was, I don't see a positive spin on anything that physically cannot be broken down."
PRESS
WSJ: Gen E micro-philanthropy app featured
We're featured in "How Financial Technology Is Making It Easier to Donate to Charities" in the Wall Street Journal!
PHILANTHROPY
Gen E-Approved Environmental & Climate Nonprofits
Did you know that the most impactful climate action you can take as an individual is to donate to high-performing nonprofits fighting climate change? Here's our best-of list.
GEN E APP
Open Finance & Micro-philanthropy
At Gen E, we empower people to make a positive impact on the planet through Climate Action With Every Transaction. The Gen E community supports climate solutions and environmental causes by pledging donations tied to everyday purchases. To enable this feature, you link a Purchase Tracker, which is our term for the credit or debit … Continued
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate Action: Why We Must ALL Invest In Solutions To Save Our Planet
There’s no question that the future will be climate-friendly. We already have innovative solutions to address the climate crisis. What we need now is significant, long-term investment from governments, corporations, and individuals.
