by Hamsavardhini Thirunarayanan There are many materials for single-use beverage containers. Most single-use beverage containers are made of plastics that not only use a lot of energy to recycle, but also can only be recycled a few times before losing its form, …
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By Jamie Minden If I told you that you are funding the extinction of orangutans, you would probably tell me that I am out of my mind. However, if you take a look in your pantry, you are likely to find palm …
Read More »The Green New Deal
By Christopher Noll With the 2018 midterm elections, the Democratic Party regained the House of Representatives and began to push for funding for a “Green New Deal.” Many are confused about what the “Green New Deal” is, what will it cost, and …
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By Annabelle Law Washing cars in your front yard seems simple and cheap, but there are many consequences. Car washes mainly consists of two components: soap and water. According to the Environmental Services Department of the City of Sunnyvale, water runoff from …
Read More »The Time is Now
By Natasha Yen The issue with climate change is not new. We, as a human race, have been facing this issue for so many years – far too long. Yet, we cannot seem to change our ways in order to protect our …
Read More »Upcycling
By Natasha Yen Upcycling: The process of using discarded objects to create something useful and of greater value. Popular upcycling ideas that may come to mind include plastic bottle planters, rubber tire seats, and tote bags made from old jeans. …
Read More »Inexpensive Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products “Maid” to Love the Planet
By Jamie Minden The entire ecosystem is affected by our decisions from every aspect of life, but we have a bit more control over our footprint in the cleaning department. I know no one likes cleaning, but you have to admit- it …
Read More »A Virtual Environment
By Kung-Min Lin Technology is often correlated with the corrosion of natural ecosystems. There is a common misconception that the development of technology is proportional or even exponentially related to environmental issues such as global warming and climate change. While the materials necessary …
Read More »Threat of Overfishing
By Nicole Chan What is overfishing? Overfishing is defined as when more fish are caught than the ones that the population naturally replenishes. Although some may believe that this will only benefit the economy as it brings more profit, overfishing actually has …
Read More »Impacts of the Office Article Series: Printers & Ink
By Christopher Noll Linoleum floorboards to trudge through, tiny white cubicles to squeeze into, and water dispensers to drink from and discuss at are the latest gossip ares in the stereotypical modern American office. However, little time, effort, and policies have been …
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