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Do you really need that decoration in your drink? Or the straw, for that matter? It's OK to pass on these extras. (Alpha du centaure/Creative Commons)
GWU
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
I've found not many college students know the basics of living more sustainably and cheaply. Here are a few ideas students can use to change up their daily routine to be more gentle to our earth.
Tags: sustainable, zero waste, reducing waste, reduce, reuse, recycle, college students, Dorms
(Photo by Viktoriia Ponomarenko)
Planet Forward Senior Correspondent
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The invention of plastic has transformed human life. Plastics are incredibly convenient, and far more affordable than alternative materials. However, the downsides are overwhelming.
Tags: plastics, microplastics, nanoplastics, Clean Air, clean water, pollution, plastic pollution, storyfest2021, science communication
Planet Forward, The George Washington University
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
The Council on Environmental Quality hosted GreenGov, a symposium at GW's Jack Morton Auditorium on June 10, to discuss federal sustainability.
Tags: Government, federal sustainability, retrofitting, Navy, electric vehicles, biobased
George Washington University
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Josh Lasky took an alternative approach to sustainability education after his work experience and Cards Against Humanity inspired him to create the game Wilted Green to promote sustainability discussions through fun.
Tags: education, climate change, sustainability, Office of Sustainability, storyfest2017
Founding Director, Planet Forward
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
On our latest storytelling expedition, four students traveled with Planet Forward and the FAO Liaison Office of North America to celebrate World Food Day at FAO headquarters in Rome and participate in CFS46.
Tags: PFrome2019, SDGs, nutrition, zerohunger, fao, unfao, united nations, cfs46
(Sam Bradway/Planet Forward)
Middlebury College
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Ruby Woodside, a fellow at Second Nature, discusses what carbon neutrality will look like in the coming year, now that several major institutions have gone entirely Carbon Neutral.
Tags: carbon neutrality, Middlebury College, energy, greenhouse gas emissions
George Washington University
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Climathon is an annual event in 46 cities, in 6 countries, where cities host a 24-hour "hackathon" for young innovators to collaborate and develop solutions to the most pressing issues of climate change.
Tags: sustainable, Fashion, College sustainability, Climathon, sustainable fashion, textile
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(Mackenzie Swartz/George Washington University)
The George Washington University
Monday, January 13, 2020
The solar industry has a chance to shape the larger narrative on energy justice, and advance social equity by ensuring energy security for all socioeconomic levels. Community solar is an extremely viable solution to challenge energy inequality.
Tags: community solar, Income Equality, low-income solar, Renewable Energies, climate change, storyfest2020
A Brood X cicada on a leaf (Bill Nino/Unsplash).
George Washington University
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
During the Brood X cicada emergence in the spring of 2021, an entomologist used environmental education to alleviate fear and spark fascination about the insects among Washington, D.C. elementary school students.
Tags: Environmental Education, youth, storyfest2022
Found in the Goodwill bins, costing less than $5, and customized with paint pens by myself (left), and my friend Surana (right) [@Suranamacfarlane] Instagram. These beat-up Nike sneakers exemplify the endless potential that lies in pre-loved items. (Madison Paulus)
George Washington University
Friday, January 27, 2023
This story delves into my relationship with fast fashion, thrifting, and the ethical and environmental implications of each.