I have had to make a lot of adjustments due to Covid-19. I think anyone attempting to live more low-waste would agree with that assessment. While I’ve done my best to minimize my consumption of plastic products, it’s been far from perfect. Before Covid-19, living plastic free was by no […]
If you’re at the point in your sustainability journey where you own a reusable bag or mug but you don’t always carry it, or you’re not sure what to do next, you’re in the right place. It’s plastic free July, the perfect time of year to jump-start sustainable living! I’ve […]
Marine debris is one of the most pervasive threats to marine life and ecosystems globally. It has been considered a major international issue since the 1970s. Litter in the oceans can harm or kill wildlife, pollute beaches, and become hazardous to ships and humans in the ocean (Jones, 1995). It […]
Have you taken the GRE? Identified your research interests? Determined whether you’ll be applying to master’s programs, PhD programs, or both? If not, check here. If the answer is yes… It’s that time of year where if you’re planning on sending in formal applications to graduate programs this cycle, you […]
Asking yourself whether you want to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree right out of undergrad is not realistic in many fields. In most disciplines, and even in many countries, it’s a requirement to obtain a master’s degree before starting a doctoral degree. Marine science, at least in the United […]
What is vermicomposting? Vermicomposting is a type of composting in which earthworms facilitate the breakdown of organic matter. Through this process food waste is transformed into the end product, worm castings. This method has all the benefits of traditional composting, which relies primarily on microbes, but also additional assets such […]
Practicing sustainable living seems somewhat trivial in the midst of a global pandemic. For the past week, I’ve been working from home in response to my lab’s initiative in social distancing. Working from home isn’t possible for me in the long term because virtually all of our sample analysis is […]
Where do GMOs fit into sustainability? I want to talk a little bit about GMOs. To be completely honest about my experience with the “sustainable” community, I find fear mongering that is typically led by public panic as opposed to actual science to be a huge pitfall in the movement1. […]
I’ve compiled everything you need to know about alternative milks in one easy place Why? Although I’m not fully vegan, a huge proportion of people focused on sustainability avoid animal products. It’s really hard to find any vegan milks, or “mylk” as they’re often called, in anything but plastic-lined cartons. […]
If you’re new to reducing your waste and haven’t taken any steps towards sustainability yet, this post is for you! These are what I believe to be the most crucial items to assist you in reducing an individual waste footprint. As a scientist, I approached this topic with the question: […]