One question that I get very often is: “What can I do to help the environment?” And although it’s actually a vague question, I do have some answers for you. But first, a few things to know about me: I am very, very passionate about the environmental work that I do. Environmentalism encompasses both my […]
It’s official. The plastic bag ban will take effect on March 1st across New York state. The ban is an attempt to reduce the amount of plastic bag pollution on the streets, in green spaces, and in our waterways. Plastic bags, also called plastic film, are not easily recyclable. Usually, the only way they can […]
I do not think there is an accurate depiction of what an environmentalist goes through while being an environmentalist. Most people tend to view earth lovers as traditional peace-loving hippies, or activists that chain themselves to trees, but I have found a different truth. Most of them are actually hard-working people who spend much of […]
“The world is burning.” “The Amazon rainforest is on fire.” “We all need to go vegan.” “But Africa is on fire too.” “The lungs of the earth, everyone, the lungs of the earth!” These reactions might seem overwhelming because they are. Recent news headlines and media comments about the Amazon rainforest have been downright alarming. How […]
“I always filter my water. All of the water around NYC is dirty, so you know our [tap] water is too.” —NYC Resident New York City residents have a lot of different feelings and opinions about their tap water. The wide range of impressions leaves one to wonder whether or not NYC tap water is […]
On an average rainy day in New York City (NYC), you can expect to receive a flash flood warning on your phone, or experience extreme travel delays, but you will never hear about sewage overflow. NYC operates with a combined sewer system. This means wastewater from toilets, sinks, and drains combines with stormwater runoff after […]
Have you heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Let’s call it the GPGP, and it is the largest accumulation of oceanic plastic pollution in the world. The Ocean Clean Up is trying to clean it up. The GPGP was formed by the North Pacific Ocean current that draws plastic pollution into the center of […]
The phasing out of plastic straws has quickly become a trending environmental topic we need to adopt as our earth bears the brunt of human impact. We are learning more and more about how human behavior associated with mass production and consumption is directly linked to climate change. But oftentimes, there is a missing link and we […]