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A Revolution in Kerala, India: Building a Stronger Environment by Making Poverty of the Past
Poverty stresses the environment, while environmental issues create considerable suffering among the poor. In recent years, extreme weather events have contributed to over 96% of disaster-related deaths in developing nations. This demonstrates how helping people out of poverty directly affects the preservation of the environment and the wellbeing of its inhabitants. When individuals are cared…
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Fast Fashion, An Environmental and Human Rights Pandemic
You may be hearing the phrase “Fast Fashion” now more than ever. The phrase was initially popularized by the New York Times in the 1990s to refer to the retail brand Zara’s capacity to move a garment from the design stage to being sold in stores in as quick as 15 days. Today, the phrase…
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Lentils: A Cheap, Healthy, And Eco-Friendly Meat Substitute
By Karl Gaudyn Feature Image Design by Jade Phan. Ten years ago when a friend brought me to an Ethiopian restaurant, I tried lentils for the first time and have been hooked ever since. Growing up in a Polish family where dinner usually meant a serving of pork with sides of beef and potatoes —…
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Vegan Chocolate Syrup
This chocolate syrup is great for making chocolate milk! It dissolves quickly and is so tasty. This recipe is not like the sugary sweet chocolate syrup that you get from a store, but has more of the flavor of rich cocoa. If you prefer sweeter chocolate syrup, feel free to add up to an additional…
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Environmentally Friendly Gift Wrapping Solutions
While giving someone you care about a physical token of appreciation is one of the finest forms of conventional flattery, much like your feelings, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. To state it simply, no one holds onto the wrappings. From winter holidays, to Valentines, to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and birthdays throughout the…
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The Effects of Wildfires – How to Prepare
Wildfire season is a result of human activity, drought, and wind from the months of May all the way to October in the state of California. As wildfire season approaches, many grow anxious waiting to see what is in store for them this year. Long Term Effects To put it shortly, a wildfire is an…
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Corn Tortilla Recipe
Time: 1 hour Serving: About 20 tortillas [Ingredients] Filtered water…665g Sea salt…5g Corn masa…500g (I use Maseca Gluten-free instant yellow corn masa) [Tools] A medium-size mixing bowl Parchment paper Tortilla press or cutting board Cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet [Instructions] 1. In a mixing bowl, mix salt with water, and then add corn masa.…
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Eco-Friendly Date Ideas
Whether for oneself, friends, or someone a little extra special, February represents the month of love. Though extravagant displays of red balloons and oversized polyester stuffed bears that all one day up in a landfill are accepted as the norm, it is much better for the planet to cherish your significant other by spending a…
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Non-Slimy Oat Milk Recipe
In a new segment of the OVERDUE blog, keep your eyes peel for eco-friendly and delicious recipes from our avid baker/volunteer, Mayuko Kayano. Mayu gives zero waste baking tips to help you advance both your eco and cooking journeys!
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