Category: More with Overdue
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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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The Effects of Wildfires – How to Prepare
Wildfire season is a result of human activity, drought, and wind from the months of May all the way to October in the state of California. As wildfire season approaches, many grow anxious waiting to see what is in store for them this year. Long Term Effects To put it shortly, a wildfire is an…
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Corn Tortilla Recipe
Time: 1 hour Serving: About 20 tortillas [Ingredients] Filtered water…665g Sea salt…5g Corn masa…500g (I use Maseca Gluten-free instant yellow corn masa) [Tools] A medium-size mixing bowl Parchment paper Tortilla press or cutting board Cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet [Instructions] 1. In a mixing bowl, mix salt with water, and then add corn masa.…
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Eco-Friendly Date Ideas
Whether for oneself, friends, or someone a little extra special, February represents the month of love. Though extravagant displays of red balloons and oversized polyester stuffed bears that all one day up in a landfill are accepted as the norm, it is much better for the planet to cherish your significant other by spending a…
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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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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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From Masks to Musketeers
How a global pandemic birthed a group of community and climate warriors who stand all for one, and one for all against the Los Angeles litter crisis.