Doing the Right Thing the Right Way – A Basic Checklist for Proper Recycling
Most everyone knows how important recycling is to leading a sustainable lifestyle, and though it is better to reduce initial consumption, some waste is inevitable. In the US in 2009, 82 million tons of...
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In our society, water has become a commodity (something that everyone has a right to or cannot be owned but is treated as a product to be bought and sold). This commodification is evidenced by plastic...
View ArticleUpcycle furniture – clothing – art
Throwing away used items such as plastic and glass bottles might be the easiest thing to do however, it’s certainly not the most economical. Common household trash can be creatively repurposed into...
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Lately it seems like there has been a big increase in people trying the zero waste lifestyle. No longer does it seem it is only for those that devote themselves Read More ...
View ArticleComposting
Composting – Sustainability Tip of the Week #STOTW Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills while also creating fertile Read More ...
View ArticleWhat to do with Medicine Bottles
Have you ever wondered what to do with your empty prescription bottles? While the pill bottles are plastic, due to their small size they are sometimes mistaken as unwanted debris Read More ...
View ArticleBattling Plastic Pollution
This is not breaking news but it’s been coming up on our newsfeeds a lot these days. The unbelievable amounts of plastic in the oceans and washing shore. The sad Read More ...
View ArticleSustainable Cities and what that means
According to the United Nations Development Program, being a “Sustainable City” means “investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and urban planning and management..” It is also...
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Waste on College Campuses: The Student Perspective It’s clear that universities are large contributors to waste, from the food leftover in dining halls to the coffee shops that perpetuate a Read More ...
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Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that has been gaining popularity over the past few years. There are many definitions of the concept and over the years the concept has become Read More ...
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