Blog Archive for Sustainability Category
July 11, 2022
By Baobao Song and Minhee Choi, Virginia Commonwealth University
If you do not know who BTS (or Bangtan Boys) are, you may have been living underground or without internet connection for a while. BTS is the seven-member K-pop boy band who helped the White House condemn the anti-Asian hate crimes currently plaguing the United States and taught President… More
July 5, 2022
By Hyosun Kim, Indiana State University
Sustainability influencers are social media influencers who self-describe as activists advocating for environmental protection, ranging from zero waste to recycling and reducing one’s carbon footprint. They share tips for living a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle on Instagram and YouTube. They create content on subjects like sustainable food, zero waste life, conscious choice,… More
June 27, 2022
By Courtney Boman and Matthew VanDyke, University of Alabama
Have you encountered an online ad, or has something caught your eye at a store promoting sustainable or eco-friendly elements? Did you question if it was actually true or believe what the brand was stating? Environmental responsibility and sustainability are key components of any company’s corporate social responsibility efforts.
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June 20, 2022
By Jeong-Nam Kim, University of Oklahoma; Alessandro Lovari, University of Cagliari; Hyelim Lee, University of Oklahoma; and Cristina Vaz de Almeida, Technical University of Lisbon
Making citizens go green is a hard job. Public engagement regarding environmental issues such as climate change, recycling, no matter how threatening the lay citizens' ordinary life and future, is challenging.
People… More
June 15, 2022
By Luke Capizzo, University of Missouri and Andrea Martinez Gonzalez, James Madison University
Organizations of all types have been more willing, in recent years, to engage in conversations about controversial or polarizing issues — from the Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage to Black Lives Matter.
While, in the past, ostensibly apolitical organizations… More
June 7, 2022
By Ching-Hua Chuan, Michelle I. Seelig, Weiting Tao, and Wan-Hsiu Sunny Tsai, University of Miami
Mobile technologies are now an integrated part of individuals’ daily lives for work, play, and learning. Growing research has highlighted the potential of mobile apps as innovative solutions to address various problems, including pedagogical apps for anti-racism activism, as well as health apps… More