May 7, 2013
by Gina Lee
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It was a life-changing day when I discovered Lush Cosmetics. I was looking for shampoo and body lotion to bring with me on my semester abroad in Costa Rica. I was to live there on an organic farm that released … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Miranda Farley
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I love Starbucks. It’s my go-to spot for late-night study sessions. (The baristas know me by name, #embarrassing.) Last week I spied their new reusable plastic cups that sell for $1. I had a mini internal physiological earthquake as I … Continue reading
February 5, 2013
by Adam Johnson
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By day, I build and run waste processing infrastructure in Perth, Australia. I’m the CEO of the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC). I spend a lot of my time doing engineering, politics, lobbying – all of the things you’d expect with … Continue reading
January 30, 2013
by Lacy S. Kelly
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If you’re like most Americans, Super Bowl Sunday means lots of snacks, beers, laughs, (or depending on your team, tears). It may also be one of the easiest days of the year to slip back into bad habits of buying … Continue reading
November 8, 2012
by Miranda Farley
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By Miranda Farley So you bring your own bags to the store, host clothing swaps, and actively petition companies to reduce their packaging. But have you thought about how you might prevent waste after you die? Last month my family … Continue reading
September 27, 2012
by Miranda Farley
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By Miranda Farley A recent experience made me reconsider the convenience of bottled water — forever. I spent the day riding my bike through lush green forests in Northern California far away from the city. For over two hours I … Continue reading
August 9, 2012
by Jacquie Ottman
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By Jacquie Ottman How many bottles of unwanted or expired prescription drugs do you have in your medicine cabinet? Are you like me, hesitant to flush them down the toilet for fear of contaminating underground water supplies?
August 2, 2012
by Miranda Farley
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By Miranda Farley Every four years, we marvel at the strength, speed and grace of the most gifted athletes from around the world at the Olympic summer games. The fireworks, theatrics, and parade of the world’s most elite athletes … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
by Jacquie Ottman
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By Jacquie Ottman and Alexandra O’Hagan How many times a day do you stop, cringe and exclaim, “What a waste!” We’re not talking about wasting time or opportunity (which are worth a dedicated blog of their own), but about the … Continue reading