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Written by: Lindsey Walker Americans use about 100 billion plastic bags a year [1]. An average bag is used for about 12 minutes before being disposed of [2]. Only around 1% of bags are returned for recycling [3]. Most bags enter a landfill, where they will take years to degrade, or enter the ocean, where … Continue reading Plastic Bag Pollution & T-Shirt Waste
Written by: Shai Davis & Rachel Simone Artwork by: Mac Davenport Typically, if you are not a coffee drinker, the chances are that tea might be your go-to. In our previous post, we discussed the problems in the production of the third most consumed beverage in the world: coffee. Now, we will discuss the problems … Continue reading Spilling the Tea about Tea (And How We Can Help Clean It Up)
Written by: Rachel Simone & Shai Davis Photos by: Jackson Wood It is fair to say that coffee is an important backbone of society. From the morning fuel it provides people to its status as an afternoon pickup, it makes sense why coffee is desired by so many around the world. However, the dark-roasted drink … Continue reading Coffee Industry’s Contribution to Environmental Destruction (and What We Can Do About It)
Written by: Shai Davis and Rachel Simone On November 12, 2021, after 13 days, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26 - ‘Conference of the Parties’) came to a close. With about 200 countries represented, many politicians, business leaders, and activists gathered in Glasgow, Scotland to collectively discuss ways to fight this global issue … Continue reading A Review of COP26
Written by: Rachel Simone & Shai Davis Artwork by: Mac Davenport While chocolate is a tasty candy and enjoyed by many people around the world, the impact of its production is rather bitter. Remarkably, the majority of people in Western countries consume between 9 and 20 lbs of the delicious treat per year. With that … Continue reading The Bitter Price of Chocolate
Written by: Kristina Priotto The spookiest thing this season may very well be the way most people are celebrating Halloween. Every year, Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy go straight to the landfill. Let's encourage our community to take steps to make Halloween Green! The Spooky Secret about Halloween Unfortunately, when we think about Halloween, sustainability … Continue reading Happy HalloGREEN!
Written by: Ben Shipman, Shai Davis, Rachel Simone Artwork by: Mac Davenport Some Indigenous peoples believe their land was formed on the back of a turtle. For this reason, "Turtle Island" is the name used for lands of North and Central America. History of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which falls on the second … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021
Check out the amazing submissions we received for our 2021 Earth Day Art Contest that was centered around the theme "Restore our Earth." Thanks to everyone who submitted! The Winner: By: Kit "In landscaping our world, we have done her a great disservice by ignoring her natural forms. UT is located on the Blackland Prairie, … Continue reading Earth Day Art Contest
By: Emily Engelbart Graphic by: Gloria Lee For billions of years, Mother Earth has provided us with a place to call home. The vivacity of life, the complexity of humanity, the nuances of an individual, the passions of a community — humans experience all of this on the grounds Mother Earth provided us. In return, … Continue reading A Call to Action: Earth Day Edition
By: Emily EngelbartArt by: Gloria Lee Coral reefs are one of the many wonders of our planet, and because of the disheartening truth of global warming, their future is uncertain. A sliver of hope remains: the rapid rate in which coral reefs can evolve. Although many people, including some scientists, refer to evolution as a … Continue reading Under threat of climate change, coral reefs work diligently to survive and thrive
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