New year, new you! Right? Aside from the occasional new year resolution to go to the gym (diet starts Monday), how about pledging to live a more sustainable lifestyle while preserving the environment? Below are some quick and easy lifestyle changes that will put you on the right path. Whether you decide to focus on [...]
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Step by Step Guide to Recycle like a Pro
IS IT RECYCLABLE? First thing's first, does it look like something that can be recycled? Imagine it being melted down into a newer version of it. Does it look durable enough to allow for that to happen? This can be tricky when it comes to excessive packaging and wrapping. If you are unsure, it is [...]
How Environmental Justice Relates to Racial Injustice
The year 2020 has been one for the books. From the passing of our hero Kobe Bryant to a worldwide pandemic to the government admitting the existence of aliens to the revival of the Civil Rights Movement. Racial injustice is at the tip of everyone's tongue as we stand in solidarity to remind everyone that [...]
BOTTLED WATER: 4 REASONS YOU SHOULD GIVE IT UP
Environmental Effects The plastic in bottled water is made out of oil. Oil is extracted from the earth which causes huge environmental devastation such as oil leakages into drinking water and land. When oil leakages occur, it poisons the water supply and damages the land which leaves it barren. Also, only a small percentage (about [...]
TIPS FOR LOWERING YOUR UTILITY BILLS
The main question I receive is, "How do I lower my utility bills?". Well, good think environmental preservation and money preservation goes hand in hand. The less energy we use, the less money we spend. We free two birds with one key! So, how do we do so? Unplug your electronics This is called "energy [...]
Vampire Energy: The Appliances Draining Your Electricity
The Plastic Straw: Thank You, But No Thanks
Seattle has recently banned the use of plastic straws and utensils. Why? Because they are one of the main causes of ocean pollution. This is a great step to limiting all plastic from usage! Are you totally opposed? Have no fear. The city will instead replace the plastic utensils with reusable or compostable ones. Other [...]