Since the advent of the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing had been synonymous with pollution and poor working conditions. From sweat shops at the turn of last century in the US (which continues to this day in other countries around the world), to images of factories belching out black smoke, the creation of products may fuel our…
Tag: Business
Breaking Away From the Consumerism of the Food Market & Buying Cooperatively
You walk into Giant Eagle and grab a package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, only to find out that the company that produces the savory bagel spread you have been purchasing every week is actually manufactured by Philip Morris, the world’s largest cigarette company, and you do not smoke. Perhaps you are a strict vegan, and…
Garbage Neglect
All the different kinds of trash in the wrong cans. Recycling bin outside of the mail room. Is this for paper or plastic? Regular trash can outside of the mail room, next to recycling bin. Mostly paper. Regular trash outside of the dining hall lower entrance. Recycling unit right inside of the dining…