Apr 14, 2021Miriam Godron
As a long-time plastic and waste reduction advocate, I’ve had a hard time ordering take-out or delivery. It’s not just the waste that bothers me when I see single-use food packaging, it’s knowing that things used for a matter of minutes and then...
Nov 22, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Traveling for the holidays can be super stressful… the early flights, long lines, and last-minute delays seem inevitable. Traveling can also be a hidden stressor on the environment; it’s been identified as a significant generator of plastic waste. The...
Nov 12, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
We all try our best to recycle, but it’s not always easy! Reading the labels on plastics can be like deciphering a different language. Although we try to do our best, recycling in America is still a work in progress. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced...
Jul 1, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
No matter where you live, sustainability is becoming a hot topic. It might be a friendly reminder sign to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store, a city government conversation about not using straws, or it could run as deep as cities committing to be zero waste...
Mar 21, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Getting new gadgets is always exciting. Whether it’s a cell phone, an electric toothbrush, or even a blender, it’s fun to learn all about the new features. But, what happens to the old ones? If it still works, maybe you resell it, or it goes to a friend,...
Nov 13, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
With Halloween solidly in the rearview mirror, the Holiday season is officially upon us. This also means that decorations are popping up everywhere. Everyone has holiday decorations on the mind, especially this year! While shiny tinsel and garlands might help you set...
Nov 9, 2018Because Health
You know how you can flip over a yogurt container (or really any container) and see that little recycle triangle? Well, if you look even closer, there is an even tinier number inside that triangle. You might think those numbers are just for the people at the recycling...
Oct 24, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
How many of you wear contact lenses? *hand raise* They are magical, they help you see clearly, and you don’t have to deal with the myriad of difficulties of wearing glasses (see steamy glasses and the need for the invention of nerdwax). But, one thing’s...
Apr 12, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Chances are someone has told you not to reuse those disposable, cheap water bottles, but maybe you just thought they were being overly paranoid. Here is a list of reasons, supported by science, for why you really should stop – and check out our roundup of...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Pouches for baby food seem to be a big trend now. They are light weight, less messy (at least in theory), and the kids can figure out how to eat them on their own pretty quickly. On the other hand, they are also made of plastic, and might seem like a toy or art...
