Remember Your Mom This Valentine’s Day

Remember Your Mom This Valentine’s Day

A love letter from ESRAG’s Plant-Rich Diet Task Force We call her Mother Earth and she is our life support system. But our eating habits are stressing her to the point of collapse. This Valentine’s Day let’s show her a little love by leaving unsustainable animal...
Mobilizing Citizen Science to Fight a Silent Killer

Mobilizing Citizen Science to Fight a Silent Killer

“Addressing air pollution, which is the second highest risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, is key to protecting public health,” warns the World Health Organization (WHO). “Most sources of outdoor air pollution are well beyond the control of individuals and this...
Teachers, unleash your students’ climate leadership!

Teachers, unleash your students’ climate leadership!

ESRAG is thrilled to invite teachers worldwide to empower students as climate leaders through the Climate Innovation Challenge. By registering online by Jan. 20, 2023, teachers can access free curriculum for ages 8 through secondary school. The six lessons introduce...
Protecting the Air We Need to Live

Protecting the Air We Need to Live

In January, 2023, ESRAG highlights the huge humanitarian benefits of reducing air pollution.  We will share stories and toolkits to equip Rotarians to tackle both indoor and outdoor exposure.  Here’s why: Almost 7 million people die prematurely each year because of...
Mining US homes and businesses for lithium

Mining US homes and businesses for lithium

Mass electrification demands more rechargeable batteries that require lithium and other rare minerals. Through ESRAG’s new lithium-ion recycling project, Rotarians are engaging their communities in a smart circular economy step to accelerate climate solutions. “The...
Reuse-and-refill succeeding in businesses, Clubs

Reuse-and-refill succeeding in businesses, Clubs

By Lori Cloutier, Co-Chair, ESRAG Plastics Solutions Task Force This article is part of ESRAG’s December focus on circular economy. Unless you live in a (plastic) bubble, you already know that single-use packaging and serving ware (SUP) make up to 40 – 50%...