Todd Petrella
Peat Soil Is Not The Way To Go
Peat soil is a great gardening tool, but harvesting it from peat bogs is terrible for the environment, emitting tons of CO2 into the air.
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Todd Petrella
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Artificial Reefs Are Great, But Only If They Work
Artificial reefs are effective yet risky in restoring Earth's oceans. They're great if they work, but the oceans are polluted if they don't.
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Todd Petrella
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Microplastics Are Everywhere, Including Your Blood
Microplastics are everywhere, and a recent study found out that they're even in our bloodstreams.
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Todd Petrella
- Feb 18
- 4 min
Insects: The "New", Sustainable Protein
In a time of increasing environmental pressures, new and sustainable practices are needed. Luckily, insects provide a food alternative.
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Todd Petrella
- Feb 4
- 3 min
How the Meat Industry Affects the Environment
The meat industry as it is now negatively affects the environment. Here a few reasons why as well as what we can do to help!
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Todd Petrella
- Jan 8
- 5 min
How To Upcycle and Be More Sustainable in the New Year
Happy 2022! The start of the new year is always a good time to start fresh and anew. Unfortunately, the bad health of the environment is...
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Todd Petrella
- Dec 26, 2021
- 3 min
One Way to Make Christmas More Sustainable
‘Tis the night before Christmas, and that means family time, rest time, good eating, good tidings, and, sadly, tons and tons of material...
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Todd Petrella
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Mealworms? A Solution to Plastic?
Back during the spring, I wrote a post proposing a potential solution to plastic pollution. That article was about a project I worked on...
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Todd Petrella
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
Introduction to Regenerative Farming
Ever since humans have become civilized, we have practiced farming and agriculture. Farming is essential to our survival, because we...
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Todd Petrella
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
We Are (Literally) Wiping the Forests Away!
Imagine this… You’re at the store, completing your monthly shopping excursion. You notice see the paper section. “Toilet paper,” you...
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Todd Petrella
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
How Can We Help With The California Wildfires?
If you didn't already know, California has been ravaged by wildfires for a couple months now. UP Cycle Design wants to help out with...
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Todd Petrella
- Jul 9, 2021
- 4 min
Do You Know About Microplastics In The World
We know that microplastics are a worldwide phenomenon, albeit a rather nasty one. However, I did not know anything specific about what...
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Todd Petrella
- Jul 3, 2021
- 2 min
Microplastics Are Not the Bee's Knees!!!
So far, we’ve explored microplastics in several different areas. We’ve got microplastics in the ocean, microplastics in fish and animals,...
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Todd Petrella
- Jun 25, 2021
- 7 min
Home Harvest: The Venture That Will Change The Produce World
Have you ever found yourself in the produce section of the grocery store, just marveling at the wide assortment of fruits and vegetables....
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Todd Petrella
- Jun 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Florida MAN... atees Need Our Help!
As majestic as they are rotund, Florida manatees are an iconic species that takes on the role of Florida’s state marine mammal. However,...
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Todd Petrella
- Jun 12, 2021
- 3 min
7 Insightful Facts About Microplastic Pollution in the Ocean
Microplastics are everywhere. They can be found in our homes, stores, factories, you name it. They can also be found in many places they...
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Todd Petrella
- Jun 5, 2021
- 6 min
Coral Reefs Are Dying, But This Intelligent Student Can Save Them
This week, I'll be going over an interview with a former classmate, about their idea to restore coral reef habitats. Coral reefs are some...
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Todd Petrella
- May 21, 2021
- 3 min
Plastic Eating Mushrooms Could Help Clean Up The Planet!
At first glance, mushrooms don't look like much. These little round, sometimes bell-shaped, things just grow out of the ground, usually...
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Todd Petrella
- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Seven Deadly... Plastics
Plastic pollution is a huge issue that I’m sure most people are aware of. From personal experience, I can say that trying to understand...
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Todd Petrella
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Truth About "Eco-friendly" Companies: Greenwashing
Sustainable. Eco-friendly. 100% Recycled. Commitment to green. These are all phrases you might have seen or heard as the want for greener...
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