This post was written by Environmental Club member and ambassador Katherine Gillcrist. The holiday season! A wonderful time of giving and receiving among friends, family, and even communities. For a time where industries thrive on the consumerism, and with so much to do, see and celebrate… the environmental impact is typically thrown into the back seat. In the United States alone, an average household’s waste increases 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It is crucial that we may take any step we can to help make more eco-friendly, the holiday tradition of giving cards, gifts, making food, cutting down trees, and traveling. While at first the negatives do stand out and put a damper on the season, there is no reason to feel down! Picking up new habits or ways to celebrate the holiday season is incredibly simple and easy. For example,
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This post was written by MEA Environmental Club founder and president, Megan Phelps. Sustainable agriculture is a big topic--but a critically important one. That's why we've compiled a list of a few of our favorite books, movies, and articles that you can read to learn more about sustainable agriculture. Happy reading! Books Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver In this memoir, Kingsolver recounts her family's journey after moving to a farm and growing their own food for one year. 100 Mile Diet by Alisa Smith and J.B. Mckinnon After learning that the average ingredient in a North American diet travels 1,500 miles, Mckinnon and Smith decide to eat food within a 100 mile radius of their apartment for one year. Local by Douglas Gayeton This book explores different ways farmers and activists everywhere are revolutionizing the food system. The Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale Maria Rodale is a pioneer in the organic industry. This book sheds light on the key differences between conventional and organic agriculture. Movies Seed: The Untold Story This movie explores how seeds are essential to our food security. Know Your Food Short Film series Made by the Lexicon of Sustainability, this film series explores different aspects of sustainable agriculture. Food Inc This film delves into the issue of corporatization of our food supply. Articles Rodale Institute Research This series of articles provides concrete research about organic agriculture and methodology. 15 Ways to Celebrate Agriculture This article details 15 ways that farmers, policymakers, and consumers can improve our agriculture system. Sustainable Agriculture: What it is, and Why it Matters Written by former MEA student Patrick, this post is a great overview of agriculture and sustainable solutions. Have any other suggestions? Comment below! |
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