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Author: Alyssa Perez

Steps to Becoming Eco-Conscious

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Alyssa Perez Leave a comment Archive, QC Voices 18-19, QC Voices 19-20

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 […]

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Thoughts on Plastic Bags and the Ban

February 12, 2020 Alyssa Perez 1 Comment Archive, QC Voices 19-20

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 […]

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Realities of an Environmentalist

November 27, 2019December 3, 2019 Alyssa Perez Leave a comment Archive, QC Voices 19-20

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 […]

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What the Wildfire?

September 19, 2019November 13, 2019 Alyssa Perez Leave a comment Archive, QC Voices 19-20

“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 […]

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The Origins of NYC Tap Water

March 20, 2019March 21, 2019 Alyssa Perez 1 Comment Archive, QC Voices 18-19

“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 […]

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The Combined Sewer System of NYC and its Overflow

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Alyssa Perez 1 Comment QC Voices 18-19

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 […]

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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

October 16, 2018October 31, 2018 Alyssa Perez 3 Comments QC Voices 18-19

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 […]

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The Plastic Straw Ban is Gaining Momentum

September 28, 2018October 14, 2018 Alyssa Perez 4 Comments QC Voices 18-19

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 […]

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