Escape Climbing started out as a small business making holds for climbing walls. In 2017, Anthony Vicino joined its founders, helping them grow from $300,000 to $4 million in revenue over the next three years. At that time, Vicino recalled, “we were in ultra-frugal-pinch-every-single-penny-until-it-screams mode.” The company was spending money
When you think of a wind energy farm, you’re likely thinking of extremely tall structures with massive “propeller type” rotors, spaced far apart from one another. Their towers can reach 300 feet or more in height, and their rotor blades are often 100 to 200 feet in length. What’s underfoot?
If you buy groceries, you’ve clearly noticed prices have gone up a lot over the past four years. A Toronto, Canada-based startup, Flashfood, is working on cutting those prices. And they’re helping to solve another important problem, too. A large amount of food in various stages of the USA’s food
On the sunbaked plains and in the bustling towns of India, you’ll find a curious sight: stone staircases, elegantly stepping, spiraling, or zigzaging down into the earth. Some are ornamental and palatial; others are weathered and practical. They’re historic stepwells, known by regional names such as “baolis,” “vavs,” and “bawdis.”
In 1969, an oil well blew out off the Southern California coast. Its gooey spill killed seabirds, dolphins, and seals, and covered beaches with black tar. A year later, that disaster helped lead to the creation of Earth Day. Part of that spill washed up on several islands in the
When choosing a plastic or metal shower head it is important to consider some critical factors. High Sierra helps you decide.
Sustainability guides us down a path of balance. We can live more sustainable lives by following some standard guidelines.
A history of Earth Day and what it has become. Earth Day is a day when the world can unite together to celebrate the planet we call home.
Low-Flow Shower Heads Conserve Water A low-flow shower head is a type of shower head that uses less water compared to traditional shower heads. They conserve water while still providing a satisfying shower experience. This type of shower head can help reduce your monthly water bill and the amount of
Which is better to get: a shower head made of plastic or metal? (And are metal shower heads even available?) Let’s find out! In an article in Popular Mechanics, an executive of one of the world’s largest kitchen and bath products companies flatly noted that “virtually all shower heads contain
Keep Your Hot Water Flowing When your house is full of family and guests staying over for the Holidays, it’s too easy to run out of hot water in the shower suddenly. Brrrr! Here’s what you can do: install High Sierra shower heads. They’re super water-efficient. That gives everyone far
Our sustainability experts are here to help you on your conservation journey. Learn about the three key pillars to sustainability in this post.