Feb 27, 2021Human || NatureThe Separations We Have Constructed — Tales from the Anthropocene by Jessica Kashdan-Brown Back in my first year of university, I had a very memorable introductory lecture on “Ecocriticism”, a subject I’d never heard of before but was excited about. …Human Nature9 min read
Feb 20, 2021Conscious ConsumerismA Guide to Carbon ROI and External Costs — A Slice of Life in Montana by Calvin Servheen Humans are all a little bit crazy. From the clothes we wear, to the things we buy to fill our homes, to the activities we spend our time doing, we all have some fascination with shiny objects. …Return On Investment6 min read
Feb 16, 2021Treat Yo’self5 Tips for Sustainable Self-Care this Valentine’s Season By: Katherine Prior | @sweet.sustainability With Valentine’s Day just behind us, it’s important to remember the love we must give ourselves and the self-care we all deserve. So how can you practice self-care more sustainably? According to Forbes, $20 billion will have…Self Love4 min read
Feb 13, 2021Reconnecting with NatureWhat is ecopsychology and how can planting things help us? — Tales from the Anthropocene by Jessica Kashdan-Brown In our ‘modern’ lives in the global West, it has become increasingly easy to separate our daily lives from nature. We go outside to ‘take a break’, or ‘get some fresh air’, all the while not really noticing this divide we have created…Nature5 min read
Feb 6, 2021Staying Positive in Today’s Climate3 Everyday Ways to Stay Hopeful Amid Climate Chaos A Slice of Life in Montana by Calvin Servheen So much of the world is going up in smoke due to climate change, and sometimes it seems like our challenges are closing in around us — like we’re being slowly defeated…Climate Change6 min read
Feb 4, 2021How to Shop Sustainably6 Ways to Identify and Avoid Greenwashing By Easy Eco Tips As people are increasingly aware of their impact on the planet, many companies have seen this as a great business potential. Unfortunately many of them just try to appear eco-friendly through their image and marketing rather than through real…Sustainability5 min read
Jan 30, 20216 Benefits of JournalingHow Journaling Can Help Us Process the Climate Crisis Tales from the Anthropocene by Jessica Kashdan-Brown Writing and keeping a journal can be an extremely beneficial process for your mental health. Taking the time and space to remove yourself from the virtual world, put a pen to paper, and just…Journaling7 min read
Jan 23, 2021Can Wildlife Help Us Get Off Our Phones?Why Turning Off Your Phone Leads to Better Outdoor Experiences A Slice of Life in Montana by Calvin Servheen Brown needles dappled by sunshine filtering through the scruffy pines. Dark water swirling with bubbles in the lichen speckled rock pool. The tiniest buds forming, bulging and bursting into flowers on…Wildlife8 min read
Jan 21, 2021The Quarantine Quintuple: 5 Easy Eco-Conscious Habits You Can Start TodayBegin Your Sustainability Journey Today! By Benjamin Zou Thinking about climate change can be overwhelming, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. In the face of what sometimes feels like an insurmountable issue, it can be hard to know what actions to take or feel empowered to make any…Quarantine7 min read
Jan 16, 2021Why “Climate Anxiety” Is Normal and What You Can Do About ItTales from the Anthropocene by Jessica Kashdan-Brown Climate anxiety is a serious issue affecting an increasing number of people in the world today. In the current landscape of uncertainty for the future, it’s spreading faster than you might think. If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts (read my…Climate Anxiety7 min read
