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Sustainability Spotlight: Electric Vehicles

Janessa Post

My mom owns a Prius and she’s pretty excited about it. She counts the other ones she spots on the road and, let me tell you, there are hundreds. Its a great car but I find it baffling that hybrids are the “greenest” cars on the road. Given the incredible technological advancements over ...

Meet Elizabeth Travelslight, MAP Associate

What was your first impression of World Savvy? My first impression of World Savvy was “Wow! These folks sure are popular!” I had initially learned about World Savvy through my partner Eric who works for the international humanitarian medical aid non-profit EMERGENCY USA. He met World ...

Cheap: The High Price of Discount Culture Book Review & Tips

Janessa Post

What led us to be an over-consuming culture that wants things as fast and cheap as possible? How is it possible that I bought a dress last week for less than $10? Why do I buy indiscriminately every time I walk in a big-box retailer? Am I really saving money if the discounted shoes I buy ...