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...
Feb 283 minKelp: The Next Great Climate SolutionThough it may be a type of seaweed, kelp is anything but a weed. To marine ecosystems kelp protects coastlines from storms, to many...
Aug 25, 20212 minWhat We're Watching: ICE ON FIREThe opening sequence of Leila Conner’s 2019 documentary ICE ON FIRE follows a scientist who collects air samples from a remote mountain...
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...
Aug 18, 20211 minChebacco Lake Coalition: How to Support Your Local Environment this August!Have you ever wondered what steps are being taken to protect the ecosystems of Chebacco Lake? Do you want to make a difference in your...
Aug 12, 20212 minThe Circular Economy (pt. 3): How Businesses are Changing for the BetterIn this series’ previous post, the circular economy was defined as a system that closes the loops of production to reduce waste, but what...
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...
Dec 15, 20204 minFinding Solutions to the Plastic ProblemGuest Post By Miriam Silva Preas, Essex Soap Refill Edited by Cassidy O’Lear If you think of a typical day, and how much plastic you’ve...
Dec 2, 20202 minWater Scarcity and Water ConservationWater. It is one of the most important and demanded resources essential for human life. Unfortunately, water is a limited resource....
Sep 19, 20202 minWords From Our Interns: How Seaside Sustainability Helps Young Activists Find Their VoiceWritten by: Isabel Thornton Seaside Sustainability is proud to announce that we are on the ballot for BankGloucester’s annual “Banking...
Sep 8, 20202 minWhy People Don't Care About Climate ChangeWritten by: Maya Kattler-Gold I recently wrote a post about the anxiety and fear of climate change that can leave many of us feeling...
Sep 4, 20202 min5 Ways to Approach Shopping SustainablyHow can I approach shopping in a sustainable manner? A simple question with a complex answer. In regard to fashion, product or life...
Aug 30, 20202 minClimate Grief and Healing TogetherWritten by: Maya Kattler-Gold When I was younger, nothing scared me more than climate change. I dealt with this fear by avoiding it at...
Aug 13, 20202 minThe Important Links Between Environmentalism and HumanitarianismIf you were to ask someone to name the most pressing social issue facing the world today, chances are you would get several different...
Aug 13, 20201 minEver heard of Earth Overshoot Day? What it is, why it matters.Set your alarms for the planet’s annual wakeup call: Earth Overshoot Day. Earth Overshoot Day is calculated by determining the day of...
Aug 13, 20202 minBuilding Back BetterWritten by: Maya Kattler-Gold I cringe when I hear people hoping for a return back to “normal” from the pandemic. I also want to see my...