Age-old truths
    offer a powerful guide
    to the future.

    That's why 500 BC connects you
    to new facets of your ancestry
    and the natural world.

    We root out eco-myths and offer smart ideas for your health and
    your wallet.

    Why 500 BC? It was a pivotal
    time when some of  history's
    greatest minds inspired man
    for the better.

    Take the 500 BC Tour

    Big Thought of the Day

    A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they will never sit in. -Greek Proverb More info

    Just Rooting Around

    38 billion of these fill US landfills per year. What's the impact? Find out

    The Silver Snout Goes To...

    We salute individuals and communities making a difference. Meet them

    A Boar You Need to Know...

    Meet Boris, our 'spokes boar' and warrior dedicated to sniffing out the truth in sustainability. Learn more