The Green Ostrich

The Green Ostrich Blog

  • What Size is Your Carbon Footprint?

    As we watch the world burn and we watch it flood…  As glaciers disappear in the span of only a few years… As parts of the world become uninhabitable…  Do you feel guilt? Do you worry you aren’t doing enough? Do you feel like the onus is on you – an individual – to change? Read more

  • The Green Runners – Year 2 Pledges

    I joined The Green Runners last August and have been an active volunteer for almost as long. I’ve written more about The Green Runners in previous posts, including why it’s such an amazing group, and why any runner who cares about the planet should join. Today, though, I want to reflect on my pledges from Read more

  • Urban Heat Islands – a Byproduct of Redlining Made Worse by a Warming Planet

    I spent a hot Saturday a couple of weeks ago walking around a local sculpture park in Lincoln, Massachusetts in the suburbs of Boston. The DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, which is owned by the Trustees of the Reservations, abuts conservation land with a vast trail network. We spent the morning wandering among the sculptures Read more

  • The True Cost of that Waterproof Jacket

    Last week, I wrote about the impact of plastics in our clothing on ocean ecosystems and on human health. But it gets worse. Microplastics are only part of the problem with our clothing….  Take your rain jacket for example. Do you know why it works so well for water protection? Most likely, it’s because it’s Read more

  • Your Running Shirt and Blue Whales

    What does your performance running shirt have to do with blue whales?  I’ve said before that the most sustainable piece of clothing is the one you already own. Reducing clothing consumption is my number one priority when it comes to building a sustainable wardrobe and when thinking about the environmental impact of clothing. After all, Read more

  • We’ve Been an EV Family for a Year – How Hard Is it?

    This summer has been HOT! Extreme weather has hit all corners of the globe. Parts of the world are becoming unlivable in the summer. It’s terrifying. It requires serious systematic change from governments, corporations, and individuals. It might also require a little bit of inconvenience and planning. Embrace that! Also, don’t be scared of it. Read more