How a single plant is reshaping the future of sustainable menstrual products. Written by Seher Hasan, Zero Waste Eco Rep Menstruation, a natural process, is experienced by approximately 26% of the global population. This is around 800 million individuals daily! Despite its prevalence, access to menstrual products, clean water, and private sanitation facilities remains insufficient.Continue reading “From Plant to Pad”
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Green Reads
With the recent measures put in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19, everyone is going to be spending a little more time inside. It is important that during these times, we keep ourselves engaged and looking to the future. Reading books that focus on sustainability is a great way to keep our mindsContinue reading “Green Reads”
My Valentine? The Earth.
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.”
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”
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”
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”
Sustainability Tips for Students
Making sustainable choices can be tricky. Here are some simple steps to get you started. Kitchen Turn off and unplug appliances you’re not currently using Only run the dishwasher if it’s completely full Washing dishes by hand? Fill up the sink rather than letting the faucet run. When going shopping bring a grocery list soContinue reading “Sustainability Tips for Students”
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