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The Importance of Celebrity Responsibility in the Realm of Sustainability
Regardless of how you feel about her, one thing’s for sure: everyone is talking about Taylor Swift. From her worldwide Era’s Tour to her presence in the National Football...
Top 10 Farmers Markets in SF
If you wanted to, you could find farm fresh produce in San Francisco almost every day of the week. The city hosts 23 markets, most of which operate all...
Preserving Love: A Blooming Guide to Flower Preservation for Valentine’s Day
The tradition of exchanging flowers on Valentine’s Day carries a rich history, deeply rooted in the language of flowers that emerged during the Victorian era. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu...
Furniture Waste in the U.S.: What you can do
Waste doesn’t disappear when it leaves the house. When it gets thrown out, it goes somewhere. Furniture waste is a growing environmental concern on many fronts: Energy Consumption- the...
Period Products: A Case for the Cup
For something that is natural and unavoidable for anyone with a uterus, periods are incredibly unsustainable. According to National Geographic, people who menstruate are predicted to use between 5,000...
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...