Author: Jess T.
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Product Life
When trendy products lose their appeal, where do they go? You may be surprised to find that junk can go in more places than just the trash. In fact, there are five possibilities: Landfill Combustion – incineration is a popular method used in regions such as Japan but not the U.S. Recycle – recycling companies […]
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Holy Cow
Dear fellow tree huggers, bloggers, and socialites: Follow me on twitter @definearth if you would like to participate in a weekly eco-challenge! For my sustainability class we are being given weekly challenges to change our perspective on personal impact and to encourage discussion surrounding the environment. This week was #nomeatweek and it was a little challenging for me, […]
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Guilty Confessions
Environmentalists like to act high and mighty sometimes, like earth goddesses destined to restore the ecosystem and punish those who harm it. Labor Day Weekend I was feeling determined. I ran two miles to watch Suicide Squad at the theater, and ran back. How environmentally conscious, right? I know I seem perfect, but I have some […]
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On Water
The following was my submission to Kelly Engineering Services for an annual scholarship. Although I was not the winner, my essay had a strong message. I titled it: “On Water: The Social Complexities of a Simple Molecule” Water surrounds us; it is in our showers and baths, it washes our hands, cooks our appetizers and […]
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