May 124 minEating Insects to Save Insects?Recently, I have been seeing articles pop up covering the rapid decline of insect populations around the world. I came across an article...
Apr 193 minWhat You Need to Know about Microplastics in Your Beauty ProductsWhile plastic overall is considered the most abundant form of marine debris found in our oceans, small plastic debris that are less than...
Apr 113 minWhat Does the Future of Composting Hold?Thanks to its efficiency, composting has become an increasingly popular practice. Yet, similarly to other modern processes such as...
Aug 25, 20212 minChemical Recycling: What Is It and Why Do So Many Environmental Organizations Oppose It?Chemical recycling, sometimes referred to as advanced recycling, is a technology that is rumored to solve issues presented by traditional...
Jul 28, 20212 minLeave the Lawnmower in the Shed: Let's Talk Living LawnsOne of the best things about having an outdoor space near your home is that the protection of pollinators and local species becomes...
Jul 12, 20212 minComposting Series Pt. 1: What Is It?The practice of composting usually refers to organic material that can be recycled. Think of your banana peels, vegetable stems, and...
Jul 7, 20213 minHow to Support Our Mental Health in a Changing ClimateHaving a passion for the environment is the fuel for change: it can motivate us to get involved with nonprofit organizations, campus...
Jun 14, 20212 minThe Circular Economy (pt. 1): What Is It? Understanding the relationship between sustainability and the circular economy is essential in developing the perspective needed to take...
Jun 8, 20212 minHow the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ Can Amplify the Importance of World Oceans DayEvery year on June 8th, World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe. This day was created by the United Nations (U.N.) in 1992 to...
Jun 3, 20212 minA Hopeful Outlook on Plastic Pollution: Webinar SummaryPlastic pollution this past year highlighted the need to keep a solution in sight— and Professor Richard Thompson, OBE FRS, of the...
May 31, 20213 minEducation and Action in Conserving Marine WildlifeProtecting the ocean and its inhabitants often begins with education. The obstacles marine wildlife face are too frequently due to...
May 1, 20212 minFrom Mexico to Seaside Sustainability: Environmental Education and Community ActionI believe that we are all capable of change. May it be large or small, everyone can take considerable measures that positively affect...
Apr 29, 20212 minCommunity Action: Shrink Wrap ProgramWe recycle plastic bottles, tin cans and cardboard boxes, but many boat owners feel stuck not knowing what to do with shrink wrap....
Apr 21, 20213 minBecome an Environmental Advocate within Your CommunityEnvironmental advocacy is an important channel in a community’s shift to become more sustainable. Seaside Sustainability’s Disposable...
Apr 10, 20214 minTraveling Through Time: Chebacco Lake Watershed’s HistoryWritten by: Gabriela Alba and Alyssa Mahoney Between the rural-suburban town of Hamilton and the coastal town of Essex, Massachusetts...
Apr 8, 20214 minEarth Awareness Month: Sustainability Resources for the Curious MindWritten by: Bradlie Morgan and Alyssa Mahoney In a world that provides easy access to all sorts of information by just the click of a few...
Apr 7, 20212 minBioplastics: The Answer or a New Problem?The battle against plastic pollution is one of endless compromise. One such compromise is bioplastic, which serves the same purpose as...
Apr 1, 20212 minEarth Awareness MonthApril is an exciting month for all. The first signs of spring appear as wildflowers pop up, the weather starts to get warmer, and the sun...
Mar 22, 20212 minWorld Water Day 2021: What Does Water Mean to You?Rolling out of bed, you sip a glass of water before hopping into your hot shower. You give some leftover water to your houseplants, make...
Mar 17, 20212 minAn Ecological Balancing Act: The Return of Sharks and Seals to Cape CodIt’s hard to ignore the presence of great white sharks during a visit to a Cape Cod beach in Massachusetts. Large signs encourage...