Plastic Pollution and Recovery

By: Brandi Young Plastic is a synthetic or a semi-synthetic organic compound created from petrochemicals, chemicals produced from petroleum or natural gas, that can be molded into various shapes and products. Recently there has been some push back on the use of plastics, more specifically single-use plastics. The term “single-use plastics” refers to products that … More Plastic Pollution and Recovery

Joy to the Earth: 7 Ways to Be Gentler on the Environment This Holiday Season

By: Denali Selent With the holidays just around the corner, it’s easy to slip up when it comes to making conscientious and eco-friendly decisions. The not-so-merry-and-bright side to the holidays includes increased waste production, high emissions of greenhouse gases and a plethora of other issues. However, you don’t need to sacrifice the joys of the … More Joy to the Earth: 7 Ways to Be Gentler on the Environment This Holiday Season

Save the Bees: Why Buying Pesticide-Free Flower Bulbs is More Important Than You’d Think

When buying organic, some of the first things that come to mind may be organic vegetables, fruits, and bathroom products. While all of these purchases are likely to improve your health, there is one organic purchase all gardeners should do for the good of their local pollinators. Saving insects may sound like a very low … More Save the Bees: Why Buying Pesticide-Free Flower Bulbs is More Important Than You’d Think

Miami University Ranks as “Green College”

Miami University has been ranked in Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges for the second time. The Review ranks 374 colleges and universities in the United States and six outside of the US. Princeton Review does various rankings on universities based on survey information. Miami was selected for this environmental ranking based on a … More Miami University Ranks as “Green College”