Trash Inequalities
We do not all have the same opportunity to live zero waste. I previously acknowledged this, but I hadn’t fully experienced this dilemma since adopting my lower impact lifestyle.
Science + Sustainability
“Organic”: What Does It Mean? When Does It Matter?
The word organic is often tossed around when we mention “local” or “sustainable” food. Sometimes, though, it’s a little tough to figure out which of these labels actually matters – in my experience, it’s a case-by-case debate.
SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLIES
Reducing your environmental footprint is a daunting task! I’ve rounded up some of my fave products that help us produce less trash, use less single-use plastic, and always be prepared to put the planet first. I encourage you to shop secondhand for these items if you can. All images link to Amazon! Read more
5 Tips for a BOMB Farmers Market Trip
I love my local farmers market for a whole bunch of reasons: shopping locally, eating in season, talking to the farmers, feeling like an active member in my community… and I love a weekly ritual. I love to post little snippets of my Sunday mornings on instagram stories, and I’ve recently realized that some peopleRead more
Legalities of Selling National Monuments: A Closer Look at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante
This academic writing is a watered-down reflection of a major research labor of my latest semester. Federal lands should, in my mind, be sacred, respected, and enjoyed. However, the public discussions revolving around the current administration’s reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments has prompted me to think much deeper about public spaces:Read more
Lower Waste Kitchen Swaps
Kick those cans! Beginning to reduce your trash can be an intimidating task. Especially if you’ve never shopped the bulk section of your grocery store, low waste can be a lofty goal. I had never even shopped a store with a bulk section before this year! At first, opting for package-free versus pre-prepared staples seemsRead more
The Case For Nuclear
Climate change is arguably the largest threat to the American economy and way of life. To maintain and protect both our planet and our lifestyles, the United States must be moving towards carbon-neutral energy sources. While two-thirds American public is actively advocating for cleaner energy sources, government incentives are seemingly disregarding nuclear power[i].
Who Does Trump’s Wall Actually Impact?
The recent government shutdown reignited Trump’s campaign promise of a “big, beautiful wall.” While much of the focus of the conversation is on funding, I have been prompted to think about who the wall will actually impact. Dig this: there are over fifty species within 50 kilometers US-Mexico border that are considered threatened or endangered[i].
Climate Change 101: All The Basics
It’s happening! We are hearing about climate change from all angles, but I get questions every day as a climate scientist that reveal most people don’t actually know what climate change truly is. I’ve come up with a comprehensive list of the basic facts to get you started in forming your own opinions.
WHY + HOW I’m Working Towards Zero-Waste
It’s important to me that I practice what I preach, especially when it comes to sustainability.