EARTHLY For the Planet: Support Small Businesses Sustainably
Small business owners have felt the direct consequences of the current pandemic. People are encouraged to help keep micro-businesses afloat by doing their holiday shopping…
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The Problem with Current Sustainable Fashion
The words “sustainable” and “recycled” have become keywords within the fashion world as people begin to be more conscious of their carbon footprint and climate…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Beauty Products
Every day thousands of single-use beauty products are disposed of and put into landfills, where they take hundreds of years to decompose. Your average plastic…
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How Many Clothes Actually Get Bought from Goodwill?
Ever wonder where the clothes from Goodwill that don’t get sold go? With thousands of locations across the country and more and more clothes donated…
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Gucci’s Sustainable Step Forward
Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, announced his intentions to scale back the luxury fashion brand’s yearly fashion show events on May 24. “I will abandon…
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It’s ‘Truly’ All About Masks! Masks! Masks!
When the world was first rocked by the introduction of Lush Cosmetics, many people went through an obsessive face mask/skincare phase — leaving everyone’s skin…
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Sustainable Shopping
As climate change continues to pose an extreme threat to our future and experts now warning that the next year will be a “critical period” to take action, clothing companies and fashion houses have started putting the environment at the center of their products.
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Sustainable Menstruation: All About Menstrual Cups
You may not even think about it, but your period has a major environmental impact.
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Fast Fashion is Slowing Down
Fast fashion as we know it has revolutionized the fashion industry. This change has not been entirely positive, however, as it has negatively impacted our world socially and environmentally.
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Environmental Protests Disrupt London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week took a political turn last week as protesters began to take to the streets in objection of climate change.
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Section Opener: Michelle Mischler
Passion is Michelle Mischler’s defining quality; it’s something I have seen radiate from her earnest gaze. Her demeanor translates through all that she involves herself…
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Here’s Why You Should Recycle
Penn State is one of the largest universities in the United States, with 46,606 undergraduate students. Penn State is not only a community, but a…
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Sustainability Showcase Series
Penn State gets environmental through the weekly Sustainability Showcase Series that takes place in the HUB every Friday! Hosted by The Council of Sustainable Leaders,…
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“Burnberry” Gets An Environmentally Friendly Makeover
On September 17, Burberry, the British brand known for their plaid print, debuted their spring/summer 2019 collection under designer Riccardo Tisci at London Fashion Week. The…
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The Reign Of Recycling
The ocean is now composed of 10% plastic. The great barrier reef is disappearing. Animals are being found washed up on the shore with plastic…
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Rob Ost: Broadening the Discussion of Sustainability
For many college students, finding time to get involved in different activities and organizations can be a struggle, especially while juggling what’s already on your…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brandon Rothrock
Brandon Rothrock, a senior from Stewartsville, N.J., has a history of going for what he wants, even if it means making major life changes. Right…
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From Trash to Treaders: Adidas Sneaker Line Made from Ocean Trash
There’s something new and exciting happening at Adidas. After testing a prototype last year, the brand has manufactured and sold a million pairs of sneakers…
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GIVE: Growth International Volunteer Excursions
VALLEY sat down with GIVE Global Engagement Team Representative, Jessica Hillman, to learn why students should take advantage of this transformative opportunity.
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