Field Notes

At Ibis Cycles, bikes are built for the long haul. Their carbon fiber bike frames are designed to be ridden hard, repaired often, and kept on the trail for years. But for a company rooted in the outdoor landscapes around Santa Cruz, California, it became harder to ignore the disconnect...

At A New Earth Project, our north star is clear: packaging should return safely to the earth or remain in continuous circulation. It should be made from renewable resources. And it should be designed with care for people, ecosystems, and future generations. For brands aligned with this vision who are...

A New Earth Project began with a belief in collaboration, that when the voices of environmental advocates and creative storytellers meet the people building real solutions, meaningful change becomes possible. That belief led to a serendipitous partnership with Chris Benchetler, an artist, athlete, and filmmaker whose work is rooted deeply...

We recently had a chance to talk with David St. John, Co‑Founder and CTO of Tempest, a smart home weather system that delivers hyperlocal, AI-powered forecasts to power smart homes, protect gardens, and help people plan with confidence around the weather. We talked about how his weather‑technology company rebuilt its...

If you’ve ever stood at a recycling bin wondering if what you’re tossing in will actually get recycled, you’re not alone. The truth? Most of it won’t be. And not because we’re lazy, but because the system we rely on is outdated and inefficient. The good news? We can change...

At the heart of the Coast Summit lies a simple but profound invitation: to reimagine what we value, and to act together in service of life. This year’s gathering brought together visionaries, innovators, students, healers, and storytellers, each offering a unique perspective on how we can build a more beautiful...