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…

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. …