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As discussed in this recent article, heuristics are mental shortcuts that allow us to solve problems quickly and can be used to improve our environmental behaviors. However, heuristics and cognitive… Tips to Avoid Greenwashing
With finals season approaching an end, students can finally focus on enjoying the winter break and getting involved in the holiday festivities. This time of the year is when there… Student’s Corner
The term “greenwashing” has made its way into popular vernacular. Most people know it as the process by which a product is branded as “green,” but in reality, is simply… How to Avoid Greenwashing
A while ago, I wrote an article on greenwashing, which is the “process of conveying a false impression that a company or its products are environmentally sound” (Investopedia). Since then,… Student’s Corner
Sixty years ago, no one would imagine that water, a free and natural resource, would be sold in plastic bottles. Today, even air, an imperative to life, is being commercialized… Student’s Corner