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| By Alyssa Martinez

Ditch Lawns, Grow Gardens

June 10, 2019

Let’s Re-Think Retention Ponds

As a Floridan it’s not unusual to see bodies of water on your commute to work, walking through your neighborhood or even by/on your school’s campus. It’s most likely that […]

June 10, 2019

The High Cost of Cut-Flowers

Many of us can recall that during holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, etc., all the grocery stores in our area become flooded with flowers. Companies such as […]

June 3, 2019

Greta Thunberg & The Fight For Climate Action

Who is Greta Thunberg ? At just 11 years old, Greta Thunberg, who is now a 16-year-old climate activist, fell into depression after discovering how human activity has impacted our […]

May 27, 2019

The Glory of The Gopher Tortoise

Why does Florida need the Gopher Tortoise? The gopher tortoise is a terrestrial turtle that is native to the Southeastern United States. They spend 80% of their time living in […]

May 21, 2019

Gardening In The City

What is Micro-Gardening? Micro-gardening is the practice of growing food in containers in order to maintain energy and space efficiency. This gardening technique is taking urban city settings by storm […]

May 17, 2019

Spring Break Beach Blues

Florida is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, making it a hot destination for college students during spring break. Of course, the extra influx of people is a great […]

May 15, 2019

Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?

Bottled water, a disputable topic that leaves most of us guessing. At first glance, it just seems like a convenient and accessible innovation…but when we look a little closer, we […]

April 16, 2019

Saving West Africa’s Mangroves

More than 15 species of mangroves inhabit both East and West Africa and contribute greatly to the diverse ecosystem. Mangrove forests are found in 10 of the 17 West African […]

April 9, 2019

Sustainable Businesses To Know About

Restaurants: Dandelion Communitea café: The Dandelion Café, located in Orlando, Florida, uses sustainable practices to support local business and provide their patrons will healthy and delicious food. The café follows […]