Over my past eight weeks of studying in New York City this summer, I learned a new lesson seemingly everyday. Before then, I had only been on a handful of weekend trips with my friends where we squeezed in every Broadway show we could manage, took Ubers everywhere and never turned down a cocktail or a coffee.
Read MoreBack to school season is in full swing and with it, the endless journey of back to school shopping. As a college student, I am less likely to go out in search of colorful new notebooks and pencils like I used to as a kid because I spend all my time on my laptop now, but there’s still one thing we are often on the hunt for.
Read MoreBlack Friday has become the unofficial holiday of bargain hunting—an adrenaline-powered rush of deals, doorbusters, and overflowing shopping carts. But as the day grows bigger each year, so does its environmental footprint. From fast-fashion hauls to mountains of packaging waste, the frenzy often overshadows the real cost of our consumption. Yet Black Friday doesn’t have to conflict with conscious living. With a bit of intention, savvy planning, and a shift in mindset, it can actually be an opportunity to shop smarter, support greener businesses, and reduce waste. Here’s how to approach Black Friday sustainably—without sacrificing the thrill of a good deal.
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