Plastic, in more recent decades, has become a staple in the lifestyle of individuals globally. You can see this in the single- use packaging we throw away, our disposable coffee cups, plastic bags, consumer goods in our stores and in our clothing. Billions of pounds of plastic end up in the world’s oceans, annually. Studies…
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Grand Teton National Park
I recently read an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau’s book, Walden. Thoreau is a philosopher and author who took off to the woods for two years in hopes of finding a deeper connection with nature. This is a form of philosophy called transcendentalism. After having read his excerpt, I began to reflect on my summer…
Small Environmental Swaps to Make in 2019
I believe that too often we dismiss environmentally sustainable options because of the negative stigmas surrounding their accessibility. For instance, many claim that purchasing certain items like reusable cups, bags, and straws are too expensive for the average person. With the cost of living in this world rising by the minute, how could we expect…
Golden Dandelions 