Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) programs are becoming an increasingly common way to address the waste of single-use plastic and paper products, specifically in restaurants. Zero Waste Ithaca received a neighborhood mini-grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes to start a BYOC sticker program. Through the program, restaurants will be able to put a sticker on their …
“You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you whySanta Claus is coming to town, … ” Early December on the Commons, you can hear horns, clanks, bells, and whistles in the distance. In much of Europe and now throughout the world, a different kind of celebration takes place, one that showcases …
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“We have this saying in Japan,” said Yayoi Koizumi. “It is called Mottainai (もったいない), it means ‘it’s too wasteful’ or ‘what a waste!’” Koizumi, the founder and coordinator of Zero Waste Ithaca and an administrator of a Buy Nothing group in Ithaca, brought up mottainai because it embodies the practices of reducing, reusing, recycling, and …
In the northeast, deer can be seen everywhere: backyards, roads, parks, and the limited forest. Although we are used to having them around, few are aware of the impact deer are currently having on northeast ecosystems because of human disturbance. “Researchers from the University of Miami and University of Pittsburgh conclude that excess deer facilitate …
It’s that time of year where you may be deciding how to manage the fallen autumn leaves. You may think the worst thing about leaf blowing is the noise, but the long-term effects of this gas-fueled machinery are much worse. Gas-powered tools like the commonly used leaf blowers and lawnmowers are detrimental to long-term air …
Fast fashion has been trending for a long time now, encouraging excessive buying habits and worsening the environmental crisis. Brands like Shein, H&M, Forever 21, Zara, and Fashion Nova are known for producing mass amounts of affordable clothing at the expense of broader ecological consequences. According to many sociologists, we are living in a consumer …
Last Friday, October 1st, 2021, oil began flowing through the Line 3 pipeline regardless of months-long protests from climate activists and advocates of the rights of indigenous people and communities. Hundreds of environmental activists have been protesting against the construction of the Line 3 Pipeline by Canadian oil giant Enbridge. The pipeline is arranged to …
In the Finger Lakes, the largest wine-producing region in New York, vineyards are not immune to the effects of climate change on farming practices or the push for businesses to practice sustainability. Silver Thread Vineyard, one of the oldest grape-growing sites on Seneca Lake, has created an environmentally sustainable, ethical business, according to Colin Marker, …
Many effects of global climate change are already noticeable leading individuals to look for any way they can be more personally sustainable. Eco-friendly branding has been trending in recent years and consumer engagement in these “eco-conscious” products is on the rise. Brands have begun “selling social awareness” meaning companies can use advertising that supposedly represents …
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Business as usual has been disrupted leaving news organizations needing to take a critical look at their business model and editorial strategies. The rise of the internet and social media has completely changed the relationship between journalists and their audiences. People are not only able to consume news in different ways but they can respond …
