Tag archives for resource management
Life Cycle of E-Waste
Electronic waste is an unprecedented problem expected to rise 33% by 2030. With the growing use and availability of technology, more e-waste is being produced but no knowledge is...
“Did you know that’s unsustainable?”
In middle school, if you told me that shopping was unsustainable, I’d probably say, “You’re crazy! No. it’s not. Leave me alone,” just because I loved shopping after school,...
Expectation vs. Reality: The struggles of a global community
I grew up in a privileged household. If I wanted something, the answer would always be yes or maybe, but rarely no. When I got home from school, I...
Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale
Jared Diamond, author of Twilight at Easter, specializes in ecology and geology. He recounts his own experiences at Easter Island and offers geological, ecological, and historical evidence to share...