As a college student, I definitely need more than the one cup of coffee than I have at home in the morning. I use a reusable coffee cup that I have had for a long time. The brand is known…
Nature Inspiration
Hey there, I wanted to spend some time to write a blog post on nature and how much I appreciate it. I feel extremely connected to that natural world, and I always have been. I am not the most…
Green Business
Hey there, There is a local bar and grill down the road from me known as DIG 17A. They are a super popular spot- if you are ever in the Moncks Corner area you should stop by! I know…
Leonardo Dicaprio
Hey there, When I was looking at this blog post assignment, I couldn’t help but think of which celebrities are involved in environmental sustainability but don’t have much credit. Therefore, this blog is kind of a mixed between pop…
Consumer Product Analysis — Bottled Water
One product that is important to me as a consumer is single-use bottled water. In this post I will discuss the environmental and social impacts of disposable plastic water bottles. Furthermore, I will examine the materials and energy used to…
Omnivore Going on Herbivore
Ever Since we had the guest lecture on sustainable nutrition, I really started to question my own diet. Growing up I was always active playing two different sports and ate healthy home cooked meals my mother prepared. These meals were…
Blog #5 Assignment
This article is about some kind of bacterium that can help clean up pollution and oil spills. I picked this because it really piqued my interest on how bacteria can get rid of stuff that is harming the environment. Oil…
Personal Change
One thing I have considered changing my lifestyle is eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat. I have enjoyed finding foods that I have not typically used in the past. For instance, I have begun buying many fruits to…
Moments in the Mountains
Over Spring Break, I had the opportunity to lead an Alternative Break trip to Asheville, North Carolina. During the trip, my group volunteered at various facilities including a women home for victims of domestic violence, a men’s veterans center, and…
Blog post #5 Waste Deep Documentary
https://sustainabletable.org.au/all-things-ethical-eating/waste-deep-documentary/ While watching the Waste Deep I began to think about some of the plastic waste I am producing. Every time I go to the grocery store I am buying items that are eventually going to be thrown away or…