Green Living

A lot of simple, seemingly insignificant things can add up to a positive and meaningful global change. PF Members have solutions to living a more sustainable day to day life.

3 simple ways to live sustainably during a global pandemic

Feeling stressed? A Japanese study that found just looking at plants reduced stress and fear. (Ffion Atkinson/Creative Commons)

Shayna Greene

The George Washington University

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the current pandemic. Here are some simple ways you can make an impact on the environment from the safety of your home.

Let's unpack it! Examining the designer’s role in sustainable packaging

For the physical component of my Senior Capstone Project, I designed a field guide booklet that provides designers with a basic understanding surrounding sustainability as well as outlines ways designers can advocate for sustainable solutions within their own projects.

Samantha Carpenter

George Washington University

There's much to unpack within the sustainability movement of design, and it’s becoming increasingly important for designers to open dialogues surrounding what role they play in this movement.

Opinion | Environmentalism is a new fad in the Western world, but we can make it last

(Deepti Bansal Gage/George Washington University)

Deepti Bansal Gage

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent | GW Law School

Environmentalism is a relatively recent concept in the Western world, creating challenges when confronting our growing environmental issues. Looking to other, non-western cultures and leaders, may help develop enduring solutions.

Earth Day isn't canceled — it's gone digital

Anne Flaherty

Planet Forward Correspondent | Eckerd College

This year, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day unfortunately won't be celebrated in the streets. But many organizations are planning huge events online. Here's a rundown of three creative ways to celebrate.

In times of social distancing, people are reconnecting with green space

Hundreds of Tucson residents are using green spaces during the pandemic like the Loop, a 131-mile paved bikeway that now sees hundreds of daily users. (Jake Meyers / University of Arizona)

Jake Meyers

Planet Forward Correspondent | University of Arizona

Green spaces not only help cities mitigate and adapt to climate change; they can help residents cope with the shock of COVID-19.

New York City sinking

Ella Copiatti

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

My story is about my journey with painting and how New York City played a role in my perception of climate change.

Five ways to reduce your impact without getting up

(Photo by Cate Twining-Ward)

Cate Twining-Ward

Planet Forward Senior Correspondent | The George Washington University

Here are five easy, innovative, and free ways that students can reduce their impact on the environment right now, by using the technology that is at their fingertips.

The myth of single-use plastic bags