MS in Sustainability
Reducing the greenhouse gases responsible for global warming is of the utmost importance. Individuals, corporations, and governments must take stock of their impact on this planet. By evaluating the carbon footprint, each individual can take action to reduce their impact on climate change. But what is a carbon footprint, and what actions can we take …
With the icebergs melting and unprecedented weather patterns, we ask ourselves what we can do to help the environment. There are simple things you can do and many ways to help the environment. Although minor changes may not seem like enough to make a difference, cumulatively, they can have a lasting impact on our planet. …
Pizza is one of the most common foods ordered to-go in the United States, with 40 percent of Americans eating pizza at least once a week and 83 percent doing so once a month. The ubiquitous pizza box has been confusing the recycling bin for decades. The following will highlight and tell you everything you …
Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. It makes life easier in many ways, from lightweight packaging that’s cheap to produce to durable electronics and even furniture. Looking around right now, you’ll likely see several plastic products nearby. And while recycling is something many of us were taught from an early age, we often find …
Oceans cover over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. All life depends on them for food, biodiversity, and even to stabilize global weather patterns. But experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea and that mass marine extinction, global warming, and acidification will probably devastate these precious ecosystems. While we …