Helpful (and Local) Resources for Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July, an annual global movement, has gained immense momentum in recent years, inspiring individuals and communities around the world to take action against plastic pollution. This month-long initiative encourages people to challenge themselves to reduce their plastic consumption and find eco-friendly alternatives. By raising awareness about the detrimental effects of plastic on our environment, Plastic Free July paves…

Forgo plastic bags on July 3 to protect the environment

by Eduardo de la Garza Plastic bags, the first of which that were created in 1933 in Northwich, England. They were manufactured out of convenience and by 1965, Celloplast, a Swedish company marketed them as a better alternative to cloth and paper bags. The only problem was that these plastic bags made out of polyethylene made their way to landfills…

Help protect the pollinators during National Pollinator Week

by Eduardo de la Garza Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it. They pollinate. Well fleas may not, but plenty of insects, such as butterflies, do. National Pollinator Week began June 19 and runs through June 25. The event, managed by Pollinator Partnership was organized to protect pollinators — the birds, bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and…