With municipal waste growing each year, people are becoming increasingly conscious of what they use. Additionally, since the popularity of the zero waste trend in 2017, many are looking for simple swaps to decrease their waste. In the beginning it may seem like you are spending a lot of money…

This past week my local environmental club and I visited two different parks to compare plant diversity. One was in a protected prairie field, and the other was a local park surrounding a playground. We found that the prairie had more plant diversity than the other. …

As we enter the second quarter of the year, it is a good time to reflect on goals you set back in January. Have your goals become a new habit, are they still a work in progress, or have you completely dropped them? …

In a time when staying on trend is easier than ever, with fast fashion making it plausible to do so, there is a lot of waste and over-consumption. If you are looking through your closet and thinking of getting rid of a few items, keep the following in find. First…

This past week my science class began discussing food waste. Our parents have always told us about it. But is throwing away food really that big of a problem? After learning more about the food industry, food waste is a huge problem. According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, the…

As plastic waste continues to consume our world, polluting oceans and harming animals, many are beginning to cut plastic out of their life. In December 2000, Warren Snow held the world’s first Zero Waste conference in Kataia, New Zealand. Since then the movement has slowly gained followers. While those in…

Biodegradable plastics are becoming more and more popular as consumers demand greener alternatives. From poorly labeled materials to low standards and little regulation, knowing if and how to discard these materials can be quite tricky. While conventional plastics are derived from fossil fuels, bioplastics are made of plants. Bioplastics can…

Climate denial in the US can impart be attributed to the lack of news coverage on such a pressing issue. When reporting on the crisis falls short it creates a lack of urgency in the public. With much of the public in the shadows, politicians and corporations feel no urge…

As the consumer market looks for more ethically sourced products, many turn to items that are labeled ‘Fair Trade’. However, among its ethical goals are several business model mistakes. From its attempt to stabilize crop prices to primarily supporting tier one suppliers, Fair Trade has become a misleading organization. …