Category: Social Justice
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What’s Next after COP28?
While COP28 was a momentous convening because it was the first time fossil fuels was mentioned in climate negotiations, does it go far enough to nudge countries to phase out and move away from Big Oil? Climate researchers, humanitarian agencies, and vulnerable countries and island nations would disagree.
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Mistakes to Avoid When Grocery Shopping
The holiday season is upon us and I’ve seen the grocery stores and local shops packed with people buying goods for their loved ones and for gatherings. It’s easy to get carried away with the sales prominently displayed in every aisle, and I wanted to share some tips for reducing waste and being mindful the…
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Social Media Advocacy
Community Engagement Belinda founded an online platform to provide free resources and education to 3,000+ community members with the goal to inspire individuals to become better stewards of the environment and take climate action. Advocacy Belinda was part of a small but mighty #SaveOurCompost social media team who successfully engaged the NYC community to exercise…
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Your Zero Waste Questions, Answered (Invitation to an Interview with La Nature)
I was invited by Hayley of La Nature, a zero waste store based in Park Slope, Brooklyn, for a Q&A on zero waste living! This was a great opportunity to answer some questions from the community about barriers to low impact living and how people at different stages of their journey can get started. Read…
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How to Reduce Food Waste at Home: Resources
In March, I rounded out the mini-workshop series on the topic of waste, culminating on a popular topic that many folks are talking about to their peers (and even in mainstream media): food waste.
A Healthy Blueprint 