Author

Rachel Collins

An NYC based social media marketing consultant, but her passion for the environment goes back to her days as an elementary school student choosing the subject of her biography report as Rachel Carson (because having similar names was obviously the most important criteria. Obviously!). Her biggest environmental passions currently include wanting to transition to organic, regenerative farming (thanks Rachel Carson), the rise of plastics in the oceans (reusable bags are awesome), and climate change (we can make a difference!). When she’s not writing on all things eco, you can find Rachel re-watching the entirety of 30 Rock, listening to the Hamilton soundtrack for the 500th time, and lamenting over another loss from her Cincinnati Bengals.

  • AI and Climate Change

    by Rachel Collins

    AI, or artificial intelligence, has been one of the buzziest words in tech for the last few years. While many Sci-Fi movies of old pictured AI as actual humanoid robots (or as little Haley Joel Osment’s), the actual function of…Read More

  • Day of the Mushroom

    by Rachel Collins

    Today is Day of the Mushroom, which is confused frequently with National Mushroom Day (which occurs in October). This day, begun by the Mushroom Council drives awareness to the fungi, and encourages people to incorporate mushrooms into their diet. Mushrooms…Read More

  • How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Wedding

    by Rachel Collins

    There is a season for everything, and February is National Wedding Month! While that might seem like an odd month for that holiday (most weddings are in June, August, and September), it’s one of the biggest planning months for weddings.…Read More

  • National Maple Syrup Day

    by Rachel Collins

    December 17th is recognized as National Maple Syrup Day, and we have to admit, we’re not mad! With the holidays approaching, maple syrup makes a great addition to breakfast foods, sweet treats, and more! But what is in maple syrup,…Read More

  • National Handwashing Awareness Week

    by Rachel Collins

    The first week of December is National Handwashing Week, and rightfully so. As the weather gets colder, and as people are coming in closer and more frequent contact due to the holidays, making sure your hands are clean is key…Read More

  • World AIDS Day 2019

    by Rachel Collins

    Photo Credit: CDC.gov World AIDS Day, celebrated annually since 1988 on December 1, is the first ever global health day. HIV, which affects 36.7 million people globally and 1.1 million Americans, is one of the most destructive pandemics in history,…Read More

  • Fascinating Facts About Peanut Butter!

    by Rachel Collins

    This article was updated on November 11th, 2020.  Whenever November rolls around, I have to admit, I get a little sad. Here in New York City, the weather turns from the bright, sunny, and crisp fall days of October, to…Read More