By: Denali Selent If you’re like over 50 percent of Americans 18 and older, a cup of coffee is part of your daily ritual. Whether you turn to coffee for a delicious morning pick-me-up, or use it to power through late night study sessions, you may find yourself wondering about the little ways you can … More How to Brew a More Eco-Conscious Cup of Joe
By: Denali Selent Being a consumer in today’s world can be a confusing and overwhelming time. We are constantly bombarded with media, advertisements and social media posts telling us to “buy this”, “shop here” or “support this brand”. And to add another dimension of confusion, the environmentally conscious shopper, often wanting to put his or … More Greenwashing: What It Is and How to Avoid It
College students are constantly on forms of social media, wasting time constantly checking emails, updating Facebook, and tweeting to Twitter. But what if a social media site existed that students could feel good about spending time on? That is exactly what the myActions platform is all about. MyActions is a movement to help environmental causes … More Miami Makes Actions Count
An enormous amount of plastic is produced and consumed each year. Where that plastic ends up and how it impacts the environment is up to us. The Worldwatch Institute has analyzed recent trends in plastic consumption and recycling. Their article, titled Global Plastic Production Rises, Recycling Lags, reveals that plastic production increased by 4 percent … More Plastic Overload: Why Recycling is so Important
In Russia, many citizens of Moscow and St. Petersburg have a summer cottage to escape from the smog and heat of the city. The cottages are lovely little things, made of pine or cedar. They stay cool without A/C in 95-degree heat, and when you step inside you are greeted by the smell of pinesap. … More Tumbleweed Houses: Eco-Friendly Dream Homes
Imagine living in a house the size of a one-car garage. As crazy as it may seem, many people are choosing this lifestyle. Tiny houses are a huge trend among the environmentally conscious, the penny pinchers and those choosing to downsize their living space to prove adage, sometimes less is more. Tiny houses range in … More Tiny House, Large Impact
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