Do you like Mother Earth? What about… Like, like? Hello Sustainability Blog! My name is Paulina Hruskoci, I just recently came on board as an Eco Rep here at the UTD Office of Sustainability. I am super passionate about the impact human life has on the environment, involving issues such as urban development, waste management,Continue reading “My Valentine? The Earth.”
Author Archives: UTD Eco Reps
Why Consumer Viewpoints & Perceived Value Matters
So, you like the environment? So, you care for sustainability? You care for turtles & trees, turning the lights off when they’re not in use, stopping climate change and the dearth of biodiversity loss that epitomizes the ongoing sixth mass extinction? So what? Why should I care? That’s the big question… “Why should I care?”Continue reading “Why Consumer Viewpoints & Perceived Value Matters”
Patio Decorating
If you are one of the lucky students in UV, you’ve got a patio. But it’s hard to figure out what to do with them. Everyone’s looks the exact same, your neighbor keeps putting cute string lights and maybe you’re feeling a little inferior, but decorations are expensive. A more interesting option is container planting.Continue reading “Patio Decorating”
Understanding Organics
The word organic is often thrown around as a buzzword for “healthy” produce, but the actual meaning behind the word is often lost in the day-to-day. The importance of supporting organic food and organic movements is a lot more than the organic section of the grocery store seems to suggest. What does it mean? InContinue reading “Understanding Organics”
Cleaning Up Campus
Do you even pickup, bro? Community cleanups are a great way to make an impact on your community and become more aware of your environmental impact. It can often be disheartening to see the state of litter in the environment, but even picking up a small amount of trash makes a difference and is aContinue reading “Cleaning Up Campus”
Overnight Oats
Q: What’s it called when you’re already late for class & take your breakfast to go?A: Haulin’ Oats! January was the month of New Year’s Resolutions. My New Year’s Resolution this year was to go vegetarian to decrease my carbon footprint, and so far it’s been a success! Decreasing your meat consumption is a greatContinue reading “Overnight Oats”
Sustainable Resolutions
Are you making a New Year’s resolution for 2020? This year, fill your resolution list with environmentally friendly goals to jumpstart a healthy body and mind. Almost all environmental problems, such as pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss is due engaging in unsustainable daily behaviors. We are intelligent, thinking creatures. Why is it so difficult forContinue reading “Sustainable Resolutions”
Eco-Friendly Decluttering
Stacking up belongings and throwing away perfectly usable items does not spark joy. Decluttering can be a great way to encourage yourself to be more sustainable by encouraging better shopping habits. Reduce is the first R in the four R’s (reuse, recycle, & rot… sadly not Rihanna). By reducing the clutter in your home, itContinue reading “Eco-Friendly Decluttering”
Season of Sustainabili-Tea
In efforts to help the environment, tweaking grocery habits is a simple way to minimize our carbon footprint. The commercial purchasing of remote and out of season products encourages exacerbated fuel emissions from long-distance shipping. When possible, purchase from local vendors and buy produce that is in season for your region. Eating locally is alsoContinue reading “Season of Sustainabili-Tea”
Hopelessly Falling
By Lorena Medrano
The Greenhouse Blog 