This advertisement comes from the Surfrider Foundation, an organization committed to the “protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.” The image presents the viewer with what appears to be sushi made from…
Through the eyes of babes
I was born and raised in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. My hometown is credited with being one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the country, and I had the privilege of being exposed to healthy ecosystems throughout…
Product Review: Rebel Green
After learning a lot about the waste of single use plastics working at the Halsey Institute, as mentioned in my previous blog post, I have been very conscious of strategically examining my personal investment in these products. Laundry detergent is…
Review of “War on the EPA”
The Frontline Film titled “War on the EPA” provides insights into the way in which the regulations around the EPA have changed since President Trump was elected, how the Obama administration effected these changes, and how the leaders in charge…
Points of Intervention Talk
I went to the points of intervention talk in February and heard a panel speak on the different ways in which it is possible to intervene in our linear economy. The focus of the talk was to give real life…
The Impact of Nike Shoes
One product that I know I cannot live without are my Nike running shoes. I wear mine almost every day because of how good they feel on my feet. My Nikes are light, comfortable, stylish and… mostly synthetic. The design…
Consumer Analysis of Batteries (#3)
As a consumer, one product I find myself constantly purchasing is batteries. Almost all of the gadgets and transportation used in the United States comes from the power of batteries. In every battery there is three main parts that are…
Blog Assignment #3 Personal Change
Blog Assignment #3 Personal Change McKenzie Mattison If there is one thing I can say about myself, it is that I LOVE food. Savory, sweet, hot, or cold I will try it. All my life my parents always taught…
Changing the food I eat
I love eating. I love it more than a lot of things. And like many things, my diet has evolved so much over the course of my life. From eating baby food as a new born, to eating strictly hamburgers…
Seminar: While Glaciers Slept
For this blog post, I attended the seminar by geographer and glaciologist M. Jackson who spoke about her book titled, “While Glaciers Slept: Being Human in a Time of Climate Change”. The seminar was in room 235 of the RSS…