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Cassidy Schnell
Oct 22, 20244 min read
"Thrift or Treat!" Integrating sustainability into your Halloween costume this year
Break away from fast fashion this Halloween with some tips on how to create a more sustainable costume that is sure to delight.
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Cassidy Schnell
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Don’t throw those pumpkins! How to make the most out of your Jack-o-Lanterns this year
Getting a pumpkin to decorate for Halloween? Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the funky squash we use to decorate in October are still...
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Cassidy Schnell
May 31, 20242 min read
The mushroom that Big Business can’t crack
Food scientists can replicate a lot of foods, but this mushroom is one that won't fall to Big Business's tricks so easily.
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Cassidy Schnell
Apr 23, 20243 min read
20 ways to celebrate Earth Day every day!
Every day is Earth Day! Here are twenty sustainability actions that show love to the planet any time of year.
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Cassidy Schnell
Apr 16, 20242 min read
"The Anthropocene Reviewed" Reviewed
A book review of John Green's "The Anthropocene Reviewed".
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Cassidy Schnell
Apr 7, 20243 min read
Life hack: Get a plant
If you clicked on this article because you were wondering how having a plant could possibly be a life hack, I’m glad I caught your...
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Cassidy Schnell
Mar 24, 20243 min read
Swap these items in your pantry for a more sustainable kitchen
One of the easiest adjustments that you can make to lead a more sustainable lifestyle is to make tiny changes in your diet. Common diet...
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Cassidy Schnell
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Why it just makes sense to install solar panels over parking lots
When I was in Arizona a few months ago, I was taken aback by a mall parking lot. A massive structure cast a shadow over the parked cars,...
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Cassidy Schnell
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Five environmental films everyone needs to see
Under the Sea: Chasing Coral The Great Barrier Reef, famous for housing the largest collection of coral in the world, is dying. Climate...
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Cassidy Schnell
Feb 25, 20244 min read
This artist will redefine how you think about your consumption habits
After working as a lawyer for ten years in Washington, Chris Jordan left the corporate world behind to pursue his passion of photography....
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Cassidy Schnell
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Love the planet this Valentine’s Day by purchasing fair trade chocolate
Thinking about buying your boo some chocolates for Valentine’s Day? Before you splurge on a classic box of mixed goodies, ask yourself...
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Cassidy Schnell
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Why hunters might have a more sustainable diet than you.
Think about the meals you’ve eaten in the past week. How many coffee beans did you harvest for your morning cup of joe? Which vegetables...
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Cassidy Schnell
Jan 23, 20243 min read
How and why you should turn your next vacation into an eco-tourism adventure.
Those who know me well are aware that I can’t go 24 hours without thinking about travel. Though travel is a huge passion of mine,...
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Cassidy Schnell
Jan 14, 20243 min read
What is “friluftsliv” and how it can improve your relationship with winter
Growing up in Wisconsin, winter was always a time to be celebrated. I spent countless mornings watching the news headlines like a hawk,...
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Cassidy Schnell
Jan 7, 20243 min read
Breaking down beauty standards – fighting food waste with “ugly” produce
Food waste occurs at all stages of the supply chain, and the appearance of food – regardless of its growing conditions or how fresh it is...
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Cassidy Schnell
Dec 31, 20233 min read
Colorado to become 11th state to ban plastic bags
The state of Colorado has some ambitious sustainability New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 – and it took action to make sure that the lofty...
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Cassidy Schnell
Dec 17, 20234 min read
How to add sustainability to your New Year's Resolutions and make it stick.
Looking to act more sustainably for your New Year’s Resolution? One of the most effective ways to drastically reduce your carbon and...
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Cassidy Schnell
Dec 10, 20234 min read
We need more walkable cities… Here’s why and how we can get there.
This summer, I backpacked for a month through Europe. Though the food was incredible and the sights were astonishing, one of the best...
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Cassidy Schnell
Dec 2, 20234 min read
Why is McDonald's "eco-friendly" in the EU but not in the US??
McDonald’s is a fast food chain with packaging that is almost as iconic as its menu items. When I think of McDonald’s, I picture...
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Cassidy Schnell
Nov 25, 20234 min read
This or that??? Quick sustainable swaps to get you on Mother Nature’s “Nice List” this year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and as much as I don’t like to say it, it’s also the most wasteful time of the year. With...
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