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Every single product has a story, starting with an idea and going from the extraction of the materials to the production, distribution, consumption, and then finally disposal. Yet there are multiple problems with this system that intentionally prevents sustainability and ends up harming our planet and the people that inhabit it. Those in the United States or other developed countries are, generally speaking, using too many material goods too quickly, and we are running out of resources. The Unit …

We all know by now that money is really what makes the world spin, no matter how much we wish it could be otherwise. "All you need is love..." and food to eat, water to drink, a place to sleep, clothes to wear, or even just something to occupy your time so you don't go mad. We all need money, we all continuously spend money, and we can sometimes start to feel powerless beneath the monotony of it all; spending money just to survive or find fleeting joy in soon-to-be forgotten goods rather than tr …

Carbon offsets are a way that individuals can make up for the environmental harm and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that they create throughout their daily lives or to ease the guilt of living a little bit more luxuriously. But why is that necessary, when should I do it, and how does it really help anything? CO2 emissions can be offset in a number of ways, including through personal environmental volunteer work that goes towards general conservation and various forms of carbon sequestra …

Bamboo is a well-known sustainable material and has been taking over the eco-friendly product scene, especially in regards to sustainable fashion, but bamboo products that are entirely made in the U.S.A are still so hard to find. Why is that, and how does that impact the sustainability of bamboo? Bamboo is hailed for its ability to grow very quickly (up to 3 feet a day!) and the fact that it uses less than 30% of the water that some other plants such as cotton need to grow. It is actual …

With the rise in concern for the climate crisis and a rising popularity in eco-friendly products and support for green businesses, it can be hard to know when a company is truly obtaining and selling their products in a way that significantly reduces environmental harm rather than simply trying to trick you into believing their greenwashing marketing scheme. So what is greenwashing, and how do I stay away from it?          Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by compa …

Carbon offsets are a way that companies can make up for the environmental harm and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that their material sourcing, manufacturing, and processing systems have caused. But what does that really mean, and how does it benefit the environment?          CO2 emissions can be offset in a number of ways, including through personal environmental volunteer work, but it typically entails donating money to an organization that completes conservation effor …