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Mar 26

5 Unspoken Rules in Relationships

Here are some unspoken rules that people in relationships unconsciously do, and you likely do them too! You don’t have to follow all of these rules, but they are nice to know if you want to be a little more caring. The Sidewalk Rule When walking on a sidewalk, you have to walk…

Relationships

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5 Unspoken Rules in Relationships
5 Unspoken Rules in Relationships
Relationships

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Mar 17

Simple Swaps for Low Waste Living

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…

Environment

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Simple Swaps for Low Waste Living
Simple Swaps for Low Waste Living
Environment

7 min read


Mar 17

Say No to a Manicured Yard

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. …

Environment

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Say No to a Manicured Yard
Say No to a Manicured Yard
Environment

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Apr 5, 2022

Checking in on 2022 New Year’s Resolutions

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? …

Goals

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Checking in on 2022 New Year’s Resolutions
Checking in on 2022 New Year’s Resolutions
Goals

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Jul 11, 2021

5 Alternatives to Donating Clothes

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…

Reuse

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5 Alternatives to Donating Clothes
5 Alternatives to Donating Clothes
Reuse

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Jun 2, 2021

Is Consuming Ugly Produce the Solution to Food Waste?

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…

Food Waste

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Is Consuming Ugly Produce the Solution to Food Waste?
Is Consuming Ugly Produce the Solution to Food Waste?
Food Waste

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Jun 1, 2021

Zero Waste Can Only Go So Far

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…

Zero Waste

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Zero Waste Can Only Go So Far
Zero Waste Can Only Go So Far
Zero Waste

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Apr 24, 2021

Biodegradable Plastics May Not Live Up to Their Name

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…

Plastic

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Biodegradable Plastics May Not Live Up to Their Name
Biodegradable Plastics May Not Live Up to Their Name
Plastic

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Feb 28, 2021

Climate Silence

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…

Climate Change

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Climate Silence
Climate Silence
Climate Change

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Aug 1, 2020

The Misconceptions of Fair Trade Coffee

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. …

Fair Trade

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The Misconceptions of Fair Trade Coffee
The Misconceptions of Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade

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