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The Truth Behind Recycling
Introduction I remember learning how to recycle sometime during elementary school, sitting crisscross applesauce in the multi-purpose room listening to adults sing over and over, “Reduce, Resue, Recycle!” And...
Even in a Pandemic, EPA Funding is Still Being Rolled Back
This Trump administration has yet again proven to be against policies and regulations that protect the environment. This month, the Environmental Protection Agency rolled out a series of temporary...
The Green New Deal: What is it?
With an upcoming presidential election, the term “Green New Deal” has been thrown around a lot in political campaigns and debates. We’ve heard how much we need a Green...
The Importance of Sustainable Cities
If you are reading this article, you are more than likely already familiar with the concept of sustainability. Sustainability is popularly defined as meeting the needs of the current...
Earth Day 2020! How to Celebrate From Home
April 22, 1970, marked the world’s very first Earth Day. Nearly 10% of the U.S. population took part in coast-to-coast rallies advocating for a cleaner environment. Groups that had...
Let’s Prevent Food Waste: A Cooking Series – Applesauce
One of the easiest ways to use up some leftover apples is by making a childhood favorite food, applesauce! With 3 simple ingredients and a little bit of labor...
Food Waste: Issues and Prevention
The Big Picture Annually, around one-third of all food produced globally is either lost or wasted (United Nations). This is one-third of the world’s food supply that is thrown...
The Importance of Conservation: How the Wildlife Trade Caused a Pandemic
In December 2019, 66% of the 41 people first hospitalized with COVID-19 were traced back to passing through the same wet market (a market that sells live animals and...
Water Treatment in Developing Countries
Introduction It’s easy to take for granted the clean water we get everyday, but access to clean and safe drinking water is a major issue many people face today....
Endangered Species Conservation, The Right Way
Recently, endangered species conservation has been a hot topic due to the popularity of Netflix’s Tiger King documentary, which explores the world of big cat breeding and private zoos...