Field Notes

Tempest Rethinks the Life of Packaging So It Doesn’t Outlive the Product
Tempest Rethinks the Life of Packaging So It Doesn’t Outlive the Product
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...
Feb 06, 2026
Waste-to-Value: How Smarter Policy Can Power a Cleaner, Stronger Future
Waste-to-Value: How Smarter Policy Can Power a Cleaner, Stronger Future
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 And not because we’re lazy, but because the system we rely on is outdated and inefficient.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...
Dec 18, 2025
Tides of Change: Stories from Coast Summit ‘25
Tides of Change: Stories from Coast Summit ‘25
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...
Nov 14, 2025
How Cherrystone Aqua-Farms Blends Tradition, Quality, and Sustainability
How Cherrystone Aqua-Farms Blends Tradition, Quality, and Sustainability
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...
Nov 04, 2025
Celebrating the Mountains of the Moon Film Release
Celebrating the Mountains of the Moon Film Release
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...
Oct 30, 2025
Sustainable Forestry: What Is A Working Forest?
Sustainable Forestry: What Is A Working Forest?
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...
Oct 20, 2025