Puzzling Plastics The Environmental Movement of the 1970s motivated the American public to recognize the importance of recycling. Today, curbside recycling programs have expanded greatly – according to The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 State of Curbside Recycling Report, 59% of US households have access to curbside recycling.  However, access to these programs does not guarantee effective … Continue reading "Plastics"

Phoebe Alley, Alexa Harris, Grace Lacher, Abbey Rahier, Cara Vasso When planning an event many people likely consider guest satisfaction to be their most important indicator of success, however there is more to evaluate than just the response of your attendees. Whether it’s a backyard wedding or a popular music festival, it’s important to consider … Continue reading "Sustainable Event Planning Guide"

Cara Vasso and Phoebe Alley What are Grassland Ecosystems?Grassland ecosystems are open areas of habitat that are mainly composed of grasses and grasslike plant species, such as wild oats, foxtail, purple coneflowers, buffalo grass, goldenrod, and sunflowers. Other forms of vegetation are not suited to survive in the dry environment of grasslands and thus are … Continue reading "The Grassland Ecosystem"