Dianne Plummer

5 days ago | forbes.com | Dianne Plummer

Engineer at solar station. getty As the world races to meet net-zero targets, the role of women engineers has never been more critical. Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2025, under the theme “Together We Engineer.” Female engineers have been impactful in renewable energy systems, sustainable infrastructure. Women are designing, building, and maintaining the future of our planet.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Dianne Plummer

Summer vacation gettySummer is here! While wanderlust and all the parties and excursions fuel unforgettable memories, it can also leave a lasting mark on the planet. According to the International Air Transport Association, aviation contributes roughly 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, and when you factor in ground transportation, accommodation, food, and shopping. Furthermore, Sustainable Travel International estimates that tourism accounts for up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Dianne Plummer

Summer Fashion in organic fashion brand Reistor Reistor Contributed Photo Summer will officially kick off on June 20 and whether you are ready or not, it will be here for 93 glorious days. For many of us, summer is a time to unwind, enjoy warm weather, eat well, bask in good company, and maybe even get lost in a new city or beach town. The question is how do we elevate that experience without leaving a trail of plastic, fast fashion, and emissions behind?

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Dianne Plummer

Kids surprising their father with a gift at home and covering his eyesgetty Father’s Day is just around the corner, and while the ties, tools, and tech gadgets are flying off shelves, there is an opportunity to reflect on what celebrating fathers and father figures mean in a more intentional and sustainable way. Culturally, Father’s Day often carries less fanfare than Mother’s Day, but the impact of a father is no less profound.

2 weeks ago | forbesjapan.com | Dianne Plummer

トップ サイエンス 気候・環境 クローゼットから血液へ 衣類に潜むマイクロプラスチックの静かな危機 洗濯をするたびに、目に見えない危機が進行している。ベルギーの首都ブリュッセルに本部を置く国際的な非政府組織（NGO）、環境基準連合（ECOS）によれば、ポリエステル、アクリル、ナイロン、ポリプロピレンといった合成繊維は、繊維市場全体の7割を占めている。このような構図の結果、海洋に流れ着く一次マイクロプラスチックの35％は、これらの合成繊維から溶け出したものだ。合成繊維を洗濯するたびに、長さ5ミリにも満たないプラスチック製の糸が何十億本も放出される。 その規模は驚異的だ。オランダの学術論文サイト「サイエンス・ダイレクト」に公開された論文によると、1回の洗濯で平均70万本もの極細繊維が放出される。洗濯で流れ出した極細繊維のうち、廃水処理施設で捕らえられる割合は65％程度に過ぎず、かなりの量が河川や海に流れ込んでいる。...