Tag archives for sustainable
It’s Time to Bring Your Own Cup: Resisting Single-Use Plastics as a Consumer
If you’re reading this blog, I’m sure that you’re aware of the harmful effects of plastic pollution and the sheer amount of it in the world. While I usually...
Five Ways to Make Your Morning Brew More Sustainable
We all need a morning pick-me-up sometimes. People swear by their morning coffee or matcha to give them the energy they need to get through the day. Others enjoy...
A Sustainable Summer
The summer is coming up, and travel and trips are going to significantly rise. Along with this people will be eating out a lot and shopping for new summer...
Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Already more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of traveling, going on vacation, or simply just seeing someplace new seems to be present on almost everyone’s...
Mycoremediation: How Fungi Can Repair Our Land
For centuries, mushrooms have been eaten by people due to their richness in flavor and high protein content, but there is so much more to mushrooms than just being...
Cultivating Green Consumerism
With rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and extreme weather changes, consumers are starting to be more mindful about their choices, particularly their lifestyle. The pandemic forced people to be...
The Comfort of the Holidays
One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is just to sit by the kitchen, the overwhelming scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a roasting turkey, frantically counting...
Gleaning as a College Student
What is Gleaning? Although “gleaning” may be an unfamiliar term to some, many of us may be unknowingly practicing it in our everyday lives. Defined by the USDA as...
Sustainable Holidays
Sustainable Holidays The holiday season is finally here! It is time for parties and offering of gifts, which sometimes result in extra waste. According to the EPA blog, holiday...
Plant Propagation Techniques and Benefits
What is Plant Propagation? Plant propagation is the process in which new plants can grow from old ones through a variety of methods such as collecting seeds, cuttings, or...