Category: College Sustainability
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New Year, Greener You: Embracing Eco-Friendly Habits
Each year, we find ourselves making New Year’s Resolutions to become a better version of ourselves. It’s time for us to not only think about bettering our health, but our planet. Becoming more environmentally conscious not only helps us live a healthy lifestyle, but encourages others to take part in actions that benefit the planet.…
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The Intersection of Food Deserts and Systemic Racism
Fresh produce and unprocessed foods are becoming more rare in American cities. These so-called “food deserts” or “food mirages” are communities where the residents rely on fast food or cannot afford the grocery stores in the area. While some might think that food deserts exist because of the people present in the community, they are…
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The Race to Net-Zero – Why Reducing Emissions is so Important
Before the damage done to the climate is irreversible, greenhouse gas production has to be non-existent. According to the UN, 45% of emissions need to be reduced by 2030 with the goal for the whole world to be net zero by 2050. Switching to renewable energy sources is the best way to become net-zero, but…
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How to Recycle & Compost as a College Student in D.C. (and Nationwide)
Recycling can seem very simple, but only 5% of plastic waste is recycled in the United States. On top of that, a lot of materials cannot be recycled in your local recycling bin and have to go to a special facility that is not accessible for all people. As a college student living in D.C.…
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What is Greenwashing? How to be Aware.
Green washing is a term to account for the misleading information companies give about the environmental benefits of their products or services. This can be seen in the rebranding of business to look more “green”, using buzzwords (like eco-friendly, natural, etc), and framing the companies practices to make it look like they are caring for…