Field Notes

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 And not because we’re lazy, but because the system we rely on is outdated and inefficient.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...

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...

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...

At Cherrystone Aqua-Farms, sustainability and tradition go hand in hand. For more than a century, the Ballard family and their community of watermen have been farming oysters and clams on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Today, Cherrystone is leading the way in sustainable aquaculture, from protecting pristine waterways to adopting innovative, eco-friendly...

We’re thrilled to share a moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting ... the official announcement for the release of Chris Benchetler’s visionary new film, Mountains of the Moon. As the Official Packaging Solutions Partner, A New Earth Project is honored to help bring this groundbreaking project to life, supporting Chris’s artistic vision and...

A Q&A with Wes Carter and Scott Phillips In the ongoing conversation around sustainability, forests often get cast in two categories: untouched nature preserves or clear-cut timberland. But there’s a middle ground- working forests - that plays a critical role in both environmental and economic health. In this Field Notes...