Hey there! I’m Alex, an environmental chemist who’s spent the last six years testing household products and their impact on our ecosystems. Let me tell you, what started as a nerdy fascination with soap bubbles in my lab has turned into an eye-opening journey about how our everyday choices affect our planet. Let’s dive into … Read more
Walking along the edge of the Bingham Canyon Mine in Utah last summer, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the sheer scale of human intervention in the natural landscape. The mine, visible from space, serves as a stark reminder of how open pit mining literally moves mountains in our quest for minerals. After spending … Read more
Picture this: You’re walking through a forest that stood tall for centuries, only to find it replaced by a sprawling shopping mall the next year. As someone who grew up near the rapidly developing suburbs of Seattle, I’ve witnessed firsthand how human activities can transform landscapes overnight. While progress is inevitable, understanding our environmental impact … Read more
As someone who’s spent over a decade working with sustainable fashion brands and researching textile production, I’ve seen firsthand how our clothing choices impact the environment. When I visited a textile factory in Bangladesh last year, the reality of our fashion addiction hit home harder than any statistic could. Let me take you through the … Read more