• Lists,  What You Can Do

    Eco-Friendly Fitness – Green Your Workout Routine

    Fitness is…well, not my strong suit. Once in awhile I’ll wake up with the spontaneous urge to get healthy and fit. I usually work out and eat better for a few days, but then I fall right back into my old habits. It’s definitely something I need to work on. However, I know many people who are great about keeping up with a routine. My boyfriend is currently preparing for a marathon – I could never do that. At least, not without some huge life changes. Whether you’re a fitness professional or you’re just hoping to start being healthier in the new year (like me), it is important to consider…

  • News/Opinion

    Plastic Straws Suck…But Not Always

    If you’ve paid any attention to social media or the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the #StrawsSuck campaign. It gained traction from videos of marine life surrounded by the one-use plastic straws, many choking or getting caught on them. Unlike many other environmental movements, this one seems to be taking hold with the public. In fact, it’s grown so much that Starbucks is taking action to ban straws, and I imagine other companies will soon follow. Is it a big win for the environment? Yes and no. It’s great that the public is getting behind an environmentally friendly movement – we need this kind of support if we want…

  • Lists,  What You Can Do

    An Eco-Friendly Guide For College Students – Easy and Affordable!

    Guys, college is rough. You’re broke and clueless and permanently tired, not to mention constantly busy. It’s an equally exciting and stressful time, which can make environmentalism seem too difficult to worry about. As a college student myself, I’ve heard many of my peers argue that they don’t have the means, the time, or frankly the energy to worry about the environment. As an environmentalist, it bums me out to hear when someone doesn’t see the Earth as a priority. As a college student, though, I relate to the struggle. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of what I believe to be doable ways for college students to be environmentally…