Proven LA, B's Flickz, and friends are back with our 2nd annual holiday toy drive! More details coming soon - see you on December 17!

We love urban green spaces! However, parks and other spaces are "chronically underfunded." This infographic describes a few reasons why they're so important.

Come continue the LA garden tour with us, Word2Dae, and Seeing Over Large Obstacles this Saturday at the USC Peace Garden located at 3017 Shrine Place Los Angeles, CA.

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day! If you're in Los Angeles, you're on Tongva Land. We highly recommend exploring this map to see what indigenous land you reside on. 

Anand Malligavad, a water reclamation expert from India, uses ancient techniques from the Chola Dynasty to help restore polluted lakes.

2023 has been disastrous for the U.S. This year, there have been 23 natural disasters that have caused over $1 billion in economic damages. This number is expected to rise.

A reel we made at Word 2 Dae's (@word2dae on Instagram) event on 8/26 at Compton Community Garden. We had a great day full of learning and light.

Los Angeles (and Southern California as a whole) has received its first ever tropical storm warning. We made a quick infographic about what to expect from the storm and staying safe!

This week, Maui has been devastated by wildfires partially caused by Hurricane Dora. Here, we provide a quick overview of what's going on and information about how you can help.

We sat down for a quick interview this week. Learn a little more about us and our environmental education efforts! Hope you enjoy the video.  

In a collaborative post with Word2Dae (@word2dae), we discuss how climate change pops up in Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower" and how this relates to the world today. 

We did a collaborative post with Rejuvenated Juices (@RejuvenatedJuices on IG) about how eating healthy can benefit both you, and the planet.

We love going to the Torrance Farmer's Market! They have fair prices, unique products, and it feels good to get to know and support local growers and businesses.

For 70 years, Atlas Metals Recycling Plant has released toxins into the air by Jordan High School in Watts, CA. Complaints from community members have larged been ignored until now.

Need a new plant? We recommend checking out The Plant Chica! They are currently working on relocating to another space in South LA. Let us know if you go - we got a Monstera!

Alot of us want to get involved in the fight against the climate crisis, but it's often hard to know where we fit in. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's Climate Venn Diagram can help us figure out our role.

Unfortunately, a lot of our recycling ends up in the landfill. Here's a quick guide about recycling in Los Angeles created with information from LA Sanitation.

On April 22, 2023 we teamed up with BS Flickz and MSM by Mirabelle to host a clothing drive for unhoused folks in LA. We were able to collect 12 FULL bags of clothing! Thank you everyone!

It's been way more rainy this usual in Los Angeles this year. Surprisingly, rainfall in Los Angeles has surpassed that of Seattle - a place literally know for wet weather. 

You read that right, there are more microplastics in the ocean than stars in our galaxy. In fact, microplastics have been found in nearly every natural environment. 

It is has been raining more than usual this year (2023). Some places in LA have even experienced daily rainfall records. Here's a little update of what's going on with the weather!

The National Weather Service issued the second ever blizzard warning to Southern California on 2/22/23. The storm is expected to be severe and to create dangerous road and beach conditions. 

One of the best parts of LA is the weather. but LA’s climate (long-term weather conditions) can change A LOT in just 60 yrs if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t reduced (climate map is here).

Los Angeles started 2023 with some (much-needed) record rainfall! Here, we present you with the facts and the rainfalls' implications for the drought.

Fast fashion is harmful for the environment and is fueled by microtrends and overconsumption. Learn more about fast fashion and more importantly, what you can do to help. 

We stand with the people of the Cuyama Valley. Bolthouse and Grimmway Farms have caused irreparable damage to the Cuyama Valley's water supply and community. See post for more.

We had so much fun at the USC Peace Garden last weekend. We learned about native plants, harvested some good food (chilis, basil, and more), and enjoyed the space.

There's nothing scarier than the climate crisis. Enjoy this meme from the beloved Addams Family movie. It gave us a good laugh, but seriously though, we (the world) have to do better!

October 1 officially kicked off the Word 2 Dae Los Angeles garden tour. Enjoy this short video that depicts our time at the beautiful, serene Stoneview Nature Center.

Come with us to the USC Peace Garden located at 3017 Shrine Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007. We were able to look at kale, basil, pepper, and many other types of produce being grown!

Another rendition of our guessing game! How many of these logos and produce items can YOU name? We tried to pick produce items that were a *bit* harder than common fruits/veggies!

Hurricane Hilary broke daily rainfall records in many different parts of Los Angeles. Was a daily rainfall record broken in your area? Check out the resources we included in this post.

Aunty Maile's Hawaiian Food and the ILWU are collecting donations for Maui. Items needed include baby formula, toiletries, and coolers. Please note that clothing donations are no longer needed!

In this post, we provide a quick guide to properly disposing/donating your old items (e-waste, clothing, books, and beauty products). Let's save as much as we can from the landfill!

Test your acronym knowledge in another game! The environmental acronyms are pretty tricky, but don't worry, just swipe to see the answers and get a little context.

Test your knowledge in our new "logos vs. plants" game - how many can YOU identify? If you didn't do too well, don't worry! When we created the game, we were shocked by what we didn't know.

Did you know that Los Angeles has the worst urban heat island effect in California? Here, we explore what this heat island effect is, and how to stay cool.

We think that everyone should read "The Intersectional Environmentalist" by Leah Thomas. If this quote resonates with you - check out our second educational module.

A fast fashion pile-up in Chile's Atacama Desert is able to be seen clearly from outer space. For more information about this fast fashion wasteland, check out our documentary "We All Get Dressed."

Come to For Days' event on 6/9/23 to clean out your closet in an eco-friendly way! You can even bring textile scraps, shoes, and bags - check out For Days' Instagram for more information.

Inspired by the LA Times Image Magazine article: "Now is not the time to be scared. It is time to consider an L.A. free of freeways.” We chose some pictures from the article and provided some facts!

An introduction to biomimicry - how people can use successful strategies from nature to solve the complex problems that we face daily.

We got to be on a podcast! Listen to us chat with the Eco Alarm Podcast team about Proven's journey as a brand and hear about some of our sustainable shopping tips!

We all need a little bit more calm in our lives. Relax for a few seconds and get grounded with us in this short video that depicts the lovely tide in Catalina Island.

Proven is 3 years old! Time flies, thank you all so much for the continued support. We are looking forward to continuing to connect and learn with you all.

In celebration of some impactful, amazing, women in the environmental space. We can learn from them today, and everyday. Happy International Womxn's Day!

Exide Battery Plant in Vernon, CA released toxic fumes (such as lead and arsenic) into East LA neighborhoods for decades. Clean-up efforts have proven to be inadequate per the Los Angeles Times.

Cop City is a $90 million police training facility in Atlanta. Learn more about Cop City, the protests, and how YOU can support the movement!

A word on consumerism + overconsumption by bell hooks. she believes that overconsumption (buying in excess) is the result of not feeling fulfilled spiritually.