Tag: Sustainability

Too Much of a Good Thing: Technology’s Contribution to the Rise of Overconsumption by Nyssa Deshmukh

Main Illustration by Hanin Nazifa Many Labubu dolls have found a home in landfills, bars of Dubai chocolate have melted out of popularity, and GenAI has become slow and overwhelmed by the newest image generation trend. Products that had people fighting in lines a few weeks ago no longer elicit the same reaction. So, what comes next? Another expressive bag charm? A new brand of… Read More Too Much of a Good Thing: Technology’s Contribution to the Rise of Overconsumption by Nyssa Deshmukh

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Sipping on Your Morning Coffee with Accompanying Microplastics by Kairi Rojas

We have all experienced moments of thirst, when nothing sounds more satisfying than a refreshing iced green tea matcha—or the beverage of your choice—to quench it. Or have you gone to a local Starbucks or coffee stand to grab a steamy hot cup of coffee on the go to help wake up on those early… Read More Sipping on Your Morning Coffee with Accompanying Microplastics by Kairi Rojas

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Why Don’t You Have A Seat At the Table? How Corporations Are Keeping Students in the Dark

Written by: Natalia Kukolja, Sarah Mellor, Leena Peerzada BOTHELL, WA – Aramark monopolizes Bothell Dining’s decision-making power as students at UW Bothell remain in the dark about the ecological and ethical repercussions of contracting with the giant transnational corporation.  UWB has a positive reputation for achievements in sustainability innovation. In 2022, UWB received the Excellence… Read More Why Don’t You Have A Seat At the Table? How Corporations Are Keeping Students in the Dark

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UW Bothell and Cascadia Campus is now a Certified Bee Campus: The CCUWBee Research Initiative and Native Pollinators

With springtime among us, you may have noticed that flowers in your backyard are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the bees are buzzing. But what about on campus? If you haven’t spent much time on campus lately, you may not have noticed the abundance and diversity of blooming flowers on campus – so what’s that all about? … Read More UW Bothell and Cascadia Campus is now a Certified Bee Campus: The CCUWBee Research Initiative and Native Pollinators

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