As seasons change, so does the market of produce. Peach season fades out as corn, pumpkins, and squash ripen. Oranges hang as they grow, patiently waiting their turn. This is the beauty of the Earth’s natural clock. “Wait,” you say, “But I’ve eaten a perfectly fine strawberry in the middle of winter and pomegranate in…
Author: Sarah Powell
Breathe Easy (and Sustainably) This Winter
Poor air quality is dreaded by residents of Cache Valley every year as winter approaches. Often, our little valley is clouded in a sickly, inescapable haze that sets off a season of wheezing and coughing. This phenomenon is recognized when cold polluted air is trapped under a layer of warm air just above us and…
How Reducing Your Meat Intake Helps The Planet and 3 Ways to Start Today
More than ever, people are choosing to go vegetarian or vegan, whether for health issues, personal preference, religious beliefs, or environmental sustainability. For those that want to do their part in bettering the environment, is vegetarianism the reasonable answer, though? Short answer: Not necessarily. Short explanation: In the US, 42 percent of agricultural emissions come…
Plastic? Bag It.
Sometimes it seems like there’s nothing as convenient as throwing your lunch into a sandwich baggie or using the grocery bags offered at checkout, but as we’re starting to recognize the negative effect plastic has on our environment, more people are looking for eco-friendly alternatives. Reducing our plastic waste is imperative, and it’s easier than…