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The natural world is once again under attack. The list of endangered species is long and the animals listed are quickly dwindling. As I was reading Beyond Words by Carl Safina, our own government greatly weakened the Endangered Species Act, a landmark piece of legislation that protected thousands of animals and habitats that were on…
The Best Vintage & Thrift Furniture Stores in Brooklyn When you type “Brooklyn Vintage Furniture Stores” into Google it comes up with way too many options. I searched (painstakingly) through every neighborhood to find many of these so-called “furniture” stores had barely any furniture at all. I even stumbled upon a few that were permanently…
The Poaching Epidemic At the height of the poaching crisis, 100 elephants a day were slaughtered for their ivory. This lead to roughly 30,000 elephant deaths each year. Under increasing pressure from international governments, China -the world’s largest legal (and illegal) ivory market – issued a domestic trade ban on ivory. For a country that…
When I switched my cats to a more sustainable lifestyle, I was concerned about a couple things. It isn’t always easy to change the products your pets are used to. I wondered if there would be a large initial cost, if they would adjust poorly to different food or litter brands, and if organic cat…
What is PVC? PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride – the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. Roughly 40 million tons of this plastic are produced each year. PVC is used widely in construction materials, medical equipment, shrink wrap packaging, and rubber duckies. Many plastic children’s toys also contained PVC until recently. PVC has been…
8 Fair-Trade Jewelry Brands Empowering Women in Africa Africa is culturally dense continent. East Africa, in particular, holds many modern women who depend on skills inherited through generations of traditional craftsmanship to provide for themselves and their families. These women live marginally in rural communities with no access to global consumers. They sell predominantly in…
Summer for me is always a time of reflection. A chance to catch up with myself, take a step back, and address the world around me. I’ve compiled a Summer 2019 reading list to help you do just that. I recommend these books because I have either read them or have researched and purchased…
How Does Perfectionism Affect Our Mental Health? I’ve been thinking quite a lot about what is healthy and unhealthy in terms of perfectionism. As someone who uses this drive for impeccability to propel themselves and their careers, I often find it hard to know when to stop. We talk about perfectionism as that one stereotypical…
Quick Pros and Cons of Fast-Fashion It’s no secret that fast-fashion has made a killing by producing a succession of designer styles at a bargain price. Finding an on-trend item with a price tag that doesn’t break the bank can be extremely satisfying and psychologically rewarding – at least at first. Mindless shopping has many…