Hello Compost

A city like New York, with a population of over 8 million, generates a gargantuan amount of landfill waste. Of that throwaway mess, about 35% is organic matter. And while the city plans to roll out a new composting program this fall–albeit, a voluntary one–New York’s recycling and composting rates have long trailed behind smaller […]

8/9 Destination: Cartagena, Columbia

Information about Water and Hydration

1)      YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRINK PLAIN WATER TO HYDRATE. Oatmeal is 84% water, low-fat milk is 90 percent water, coffee is 99.5% water, lettuce is 96% water, tomatoes are 95% water, broccoli is 89% water, low fat vanilla yogurt is 79% water, ice cream is 60% water. 2)      Thirst pains are real. Yes, we […]

6/17 Art: Peruvian Artifact

  Gold Mochica Octopus Artifact, North Peru, 200 B.C.- 600 A.D