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7 Green New Year’s Resolutions for a Sustainable Lifestyle

December 23, 2020 by Andrea Tineo

That’s a wrap on 2020, and what a year it’s been! For many of us, the New Year is a symbol of rebirth, giving us a chance to start over, develop new habits, and become better versions of ourselves. New Year’s Resolutions, however, can be daunting, and most people give up their resolutions before the… Read more »

Plastic’s Influence On Our Air

September 8, 2020 by Ecology Center

When we hear about plastic pollution, many of us might picture wildlife suffocating on our single-use plastic straws and the six-pack rings we “dispose” of. For others, they might picture the single-use water bottles that collect on our neighborhood sidewalks. These images depict the immense destruction and pollution of our environment. It is important to… Read more »

Navigating Sustainability and Wellness during COVID-19

July 13, 2020 by Denaya Shorter

This list offers a set of practices to get you (re)thinking about sustainability in the time of COVID-19. During these times of radical uncertainty, it is fine to reassess some of your previous green practices for your own health and the health of your loved ones and your community. It’s important to acknowledge that living… Read more »

Ecology Center in the Making

February 21, 2020 by Ecology Center

A Brief Retrospect by Ecology Center Executive Director Martin Bourque Historic Change HappensEcology Center was born at a turning point in our nation, with Berkeley, California, as one of the epicenters for a social revolution. It was 1969, and the social fabric was being pulled in all directions—it was coming undone. The anti-war movement, the… Read more »

Climate Justice: Fighting for a Better Tomorrow

October 7, 2019 by Ecology Center

On September 20th, 2019, millions of people (including you perhaps!) took to the streets to demand action on climate change around the world. Holding their protest signs high and proud, students assembled in front of federal buildings from New York to San Francisco, on shores and in villages from the Marshall Islands to India to… Read more »