Bryan Good Sustainability Studies student What is happening here? Well, spring has sprung I was welcomed to a pleasant surprise this morning. 🙂 My lettuce is starting to break forth as resulting from some work I did last week in planting. I put beets, carrots, kale and lettuce in one of the raised beds and… Read more »
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Sustainability Resources
By Michaela Kapala Sustainability Studies student The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) provides numerous resources for any individual seeking to learn more about sustainability and its implementation on their website. With information ranging from blog type posts to actual case studies, readers varying from students to professors to business owners can… Read more »
Moving to a more responsible lifestyle, without the shock element (part 3)
By Amy Mazurek Sustainability Studies Student As we approach Earth Day, we’ve decided to share a series of reflections on how one person is trying to move towards a more responsible, and sustainable, lifestyle. Moving to an organic, sustainable, and greener lifestyle sounds great, but can be overwhelming. The earth-loving life is enticing, but the… Read more »
Moving to a more responsible lifestyle, without the shock element (part 2)
By Amy Mazurek Sustainability Studies Student As we approach Earth Day, we’ve decided to share a series of reflections on how one person is trying to move towards a more responsible, and sustainable, lifestyle.  Moving to an organic, sustainable, and greener lifestyle sounds great, but can be overwhelming. The earth-loving life is enticing, but the… Read more »
Greening My Wedding
Before we get into what I am doing to make my wedding a little more green, let’s take a second to think about items that traditionally appear in weddings, shall we? Bride’s wedding dress, groom’s tuxedo, wedding party attire, rings, flowers, food (plates, napkins, silverware, cups), decorations…and that isn’t even close to everything. Now, think… Read more »
Moving to a more responsible lifestyle, without the shock element (part 1)
by Amy Mazurek Sustainability Studies Student As we approach Earth Day, we’ve decided to share a series of reflections on how one person is trying to move towards a more responsible, and sustainable, lifestyle. Moving to an organic, sustainable, and greener lifestyle sounds great, but can be overwhelming. The earth-loving life is enticing, but the… Read more »
Risks of GMOs
By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies student Now that I have stated the benefits towards the use of genetically modified organisms, I must explain the risks associated with them as well. The topic of genetically modified organisms is very controversial right now so a lot of people are strongly against the idea of them. According to… Read more »
Benefits of GMO’s
By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies Student  Although a lot of people disagree with the use of genetically modified organisms, there are some possible benefits to the use of them. According to the article “The Future of Food: An Introduction to the Ethical Issues in Genetically Modified Foods” written by Margaret McLean, there are several benefits… Read more »
What is a GMO?
By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies student In the news and on the social media sites we often hear about the term GMO. What is a GMO and what purpose does it serve? The term GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, such as plants or animals that have been genetically modified with DNA from bacteria, viruses,… Read more »
Organic + Homegrown = Health
Realistic ways anyone can plan to reduce pesticides and save money in your life 1.     Make your own compost Don’t buy dirt anymore- save food scraps from landfill you can save money. 2.     Grow your own vegetables Eliminate the transportation costs involved in the supermarkets. Eat truly fresh foods –actually picked straight of the vine…. Read more »