Written by Caitlin Rissmiller Between military bases and isolated bucolic towns, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, can be...

Recently, I have been seeing articles pop up covering the rapid decline of insect populations around the world. I came across an article...

For decades, smoking has been a common, if not essential, activity for people across the globe. It was so popular that it has...

Boston University put on a webinar on March 3rd, 2022 about illegal fishing, why it is a major problem, and things that we can do to help...

If every registered Massachusetts boat owner used shrink wrap annually, over 2 million pounds of the harmful polyethylene material would...

While plastic overall is considered the most abundant form of marine debris found in our oceans, small plastic debris that are less than...

Thanks to its efficiency, composting has become an increasingly popular practice. Yet, similarly to other modern processes such as...

Macro and micro-plastic waste is quickly turning our oceans into a toxic, inhospitable soup. Oceanic garbage patches sixty-six times the...

Last summer, for the second year in a row, the number of great white sharks found off the coast of Cape Cod and surrounding islands...

Many cities rely on gray infrastructure to control stormwater runoff, meaning they construct a layout of pipes and sewers that lead...

Though it may be a type of seaweed, kelp is anything but a weed. To marine ecosystems kelp protects coastlines from storms, to many...

It is no secret that plastic usage has dramatically increased over the years, and plastic waste has accumulated both on land and in the...

In the final installment of our Circular Economy Blog Series, we will be exploring the ways in which the circular economy’s (CE)...

Chemical recycling, sometimes referred to as advanced recycling, is a technology that is rumored to solve issues presented by traditional...

The fashion industry is an ever-evolving reflection of our culture. Fashion is wearable art, meant to be admired, and is indicative of...

One of the best things about having an outdoor space near your home is that the protection of pollinators and local species becomes...

Beach days are a hallmark of summer. Across the world, people’s summer days are peppered with laying on a towel, jumping in salty waves,...

While composting can be used as a blanket term, there are several methods that are best for certain environments. For example, an at-home...

The practice of composting usually refers to organic material that can be recycled. Think of your banana peels, vegetable stems, and...

Balloons are a popular way for people to celebrate milestones in their lives. While balloons are colorful and fun to hold, they can lead...