Textile Waste

Here in New York City, the Saturday after Earth day is known as Car Free Saturday, where the city closed Broadway between Times Square and Union Square and pedestrians and bikes are the only ones allowed to use it.  This year, it was a gorgeous day - slightly windy with a high of sixty keeping …

Race Calendar 2019

One of the numerous things that runners stress over is picking out their race calendar for the year.  When planned correctly, one can insure success at every single event – however there are a LOT of variables to keep in mind.  A great example of poor race calendar prep would be my own personal attempt …

Vegan Running Fuel

I am currently in the midst of training for my second half marathon, completely vegan, and I am taking a very different approach to fueling my body.  I used to be focused on eating protein, protein, protein, as that is all anyone tells you when you go vegan:  "are you getting enough protein?"  I was …

Brooklyn Aquarium

Coney Island brings people in with it's freak shows, scenic views, and carnival rides.  It's also home of the New York Aquarium, which is a ridiculously overpriced way to spend two hours.  I recently spent the day there with my SO, as they recently introduced a new exhibit, Ocean Wonders: Sharks!  I have been a …

Surprising Non-Vegan Food

The thing that I was the most worried about when I made the final switch from vegetarian to vegan was becoming a label reader.  I never wanted to be someone who stands in the aisle at the supermarket, helplessly reading labels left and right to make sure I could feel okay about what I was …

Mow Your Lawn … or not?

The pressure to have a clean, green lawn in the suburbs is enormous - and for no reason at all.  A new social push, called the no-mow movement, is asking home owners to reconsider their landscaping in favor of alternatives, depending on where they live.  It's estimated that we will really see this shift within …

3D Sampling, Another Way Fashion Is Growing Greener

This seasons hottest trend has been sustainability.  And now, we are seeing this backing itself up the supply chain, into the manufacturing process itself.  3D sampling has been all the rage at trade shows and conferences, where factories show buyers what their factory can provide.  The leader in international sourcing, Li & Fung (LF for …

Luddites: Who Were They?

The term luddite has become a phrase known to refer to anyone who dislikes, doesn't understand, or is afraid of technology.  But where did it come from?  Who were the original Luddites, and what were they fighting for?  Learn more below in today's history lesson - Luddites:  Lost in History. The name Luddites refers to a …

Steel Rail Half Marathon

I did it!  After five months of training, I have completed my first official half marathon.  It was so empowering to train and participate in this run and I am beyond proud of myself.  This course is flat and fast with a net downhill and perfect for crushing your personal records.  I unfortunately missed my …

A Review of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

In my last week (ever!) of college classes, I have found myself reflecting on my college career and what FIT has taught me both as a student and as a human being.  The school, located on 27th and 7th in Midtown Manhattan, was far from my top pick of colleges.  In fact, when I received …