Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop-It’s Killing the Environment
The number of American households with dogs is around 77 million (5). That’s a lot of dogs…and a lot of dog feces. It sounds self-explanatory to pick up the feces of your animals, but over 30% of dog owners don’t do this resulting in damages to the environment you wouldn’t expect to come from not…
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Five Ways To Consume Less This Year
As we start the new year, many of us are reflecting on the previous one. We may be pondering our accomplishments, friendships, and the things we wish turned out differently. However, in an era where consumerism is often unchecked, many of us may overlook reflecting on our consumer inclinations. Quite the contrary, as we often…
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6 Resolutions That Are Good For You And The Planet
1. Planting a Garden There’s nothing quite as rewarding as harvesting a full grown vegetable that you nourished from a seedling. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs helps you be more aware of your own diet, formulating healthier habits. Not only that, but it cuts down greatly on your carbon footprint. No more pesticide…
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Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Hair!
This may sound a little absurd, but the next time you (or your pet) are getting your haircut, mention the idea of saving the hair instead of throwing it in the trash – in a totally not-crazy way, of course. The possible embarrassment will be worth it because this is for the better of the…
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Beat the Heat!
While living in a place that rarely has a cloudy day is alluring, many Los Angelenos can agree that getting through July to the end of September without going crazy from the heat can seem impossible. Unbearable August, the city’s hottest month, averages a high of 84 and a low of 66. For those who…
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Make the Change to Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products
Thinking about making a change to cleaner and environmentally friendly sanitary products? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a little fact for you, it takes a total of 500 to 800 years for a period product to eventually break down. According to Stanford Magazine, a total of 7 billion tampons and another 12…
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Washing Away Bad Laundry Practices
Let’s face it, practically everything we do as humans affects the earth. With the mindset of “time is money,” a push for quick convenience has only intensified our negative impacts. Unless you are a billionaire with a personal maid (and if this is you, donate to Overdue!), you inevitably partake in the mundane chore of…
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Trash or Treasure? A Beginners Guide to Eco-Friendly DIY’s
It’s never too late to start doing your part in taking care of the planet. To make an impact and help improve the environment around you doesn’t always mean you have to do large or expensive gestures. There are many creative and fun ways you can help the planet from home while also on a…
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Your California Garden
While we might not have had much of the April showers, mother nature is still blessing us with May flowers. We can bless her back with what we choose to plant in our very own gardens! Here’s a short guide to making the most of your Southern California garden this year!
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