Category: At Home Sustainability
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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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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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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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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…