To most people, especially college students, adopting a completely zero-waste lifestyle seems next to impossible. Fortunately, Danielle Johnson shares that the best way to do zero-waste is to do it ‘imperfectly,’ provided that more people start doing it. Find out why in her newest ECOpinion.
Read MoreSince its foundation in 2012, Fossil Free Northwestern has pressured the school’s Board of Trustees to divest in fossil fuels, but to no avail. Bella Wilkes and Margo Milanowski explains why the divestment movement is important, and what Fossil Free has done to date.
Read MoreFor three days, the NU Thrift Store sold used items for $2 in Norris. Olivia Lloyd explains the sustainability of thrifting and the environmental effects of “fast fashion.”
Read MoreWhile all of these Democratic presidential candidate front-runners have signed the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge, that doesn’t mean their environmental policies are created equal. Try your hand at guessing who said which environmentally-themed quote, then learn more about that candidate’s policies!
Read MoreWhat is the function of beauty? To nourish and sustain, of course - both you and the Earth. Started by a group of MIT engineers, this brand not only creates vegan and cruelty-free products, but are also completely customizable. Read more about it here.
Read MoreWhat are microplastics, anyway? Casey Beidelman takes a deep dive into the small pollution that’s in our oceans, our food and possibly ourselves.
Read MoreUncover the hidden artistic world of the Wabash Arts Corridor nestled right in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop in Hannah Hall’s debut article.
Read MoreHow much waste is produced at the average college frat party? Why are red solo cups so bad for the environment and what needs to be done? Margo Milanowski has the answers.
Read MoreIntroducing Inika, an Australian company dedicated to creating mineral cosmetics that uses vegan, cruelty-free, and certified organic ingredients. Learn more about what they have to offer in Margo Milanowski’s latest article.
Read MoreSince its Declaration of Rebellion against the UK Parliament last year, global climate-action movement Extinction Rebellion has engaged masses around the world. Two weeks of nonviolent civil disobedience organized by Extinction Rebellion ended October 18. In Chicago, protesters took to Daley Plaza in a demonstration.
Read MoreWyatt Mosiman and Stephen Watkins shed light on possibly overlooked flora and fauna on campus. In their debut column, read about a tree that has survived an atomic blast and a critter that may evict other animals from their nests.
Read MoreWhile climate change was previously regarded as of secondary importance next to economic development and pressing social issues, the Chinese government has placed environmental concerns at the top of its agenda in recent years, taking serious steps to promote clean renewable energy technology and enforce environmental laws.
Read MoreTo combat climate change, some countries are undertaking large-scale tree-planting projects. To what extent are these successful? How can we combat climate change? Bella Wilkes looks for answers.
Read MoreWith recent studies predicting significant changes to Chicago’s climate and consequently its urban environment, the city may be subject to extensive ecological degradation.
Read MoreWhere can you go to reconnect with nature and do more for the planet? What small changes can you make to drastically improve your own health as well as that of the environment? Emma Belanger has you covered.
Read MoreSuccessful conservation begins at the local level - and doing so is often easy. Today, Marleigh Thorn kicks off her new column My Sustainable Neighborhood by taking a look inside the Evanston School District 65’s Green Team and its efforts to create healthier and environmentally sustainable school communities. Read more here.
Next up on Margo Milanowski's column Clean Cosmetics Corner, Tarte: a company dedicated to producing vegan, gluten free, and hypoallergenic cosmetics, as well as skincare. Read more about what the company does and its most popular products here.
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