Belu Water

Plastic water bottles are constantly being thrown away, taking up space in land fills. Belu, founded by Reed Paget, has created a new bottle, made out of corn instead of oil. These new bottles once recycled can be decomposed. Using renewable sources, the bottles create fewer carbon emissions, and therefore are less of a hazard to our environment. Not only has Belu created this recyclable bottle, but they also have started many water projects around the world, installing wells, and providing clean water to people who don't have access to it. Part of their mission is creating an "environmentally sustainable economy," which is really one of the first steps we must take in getting our world to go green. So next time your grabbing a plastic water bottle, think again, and go grab a belu water bottle instead.

Organic Foods and Buying Local

Many people don't realize it, but going organic can help us go green. It may seem easier to run to the grocery store and buy your fruits and vegetables there, but then you don't know where your food is coming from. By buying local you not only support your local farms but you also are helping the environment. When fruits and vegetables are shipped from other countries, it is not only costly but it also effects our environment. The carbon emission from shipping them, is unnecessarily high. Also by buying organic foods, you know that there was nothing genetically modified put into your food, or into the environment. Buying local and organic is a healthier and more environment friendly choice.

5 Easy Ways to Going Green

1. Fix leaky faucets, and keep windows air tight.
2. Buy local
3. Carpool
4. Make sure to unlug things when not in use
5. Recyle used products

In Today's News: Double fees buy spot on college’s fast track

At Bristol Community College, a new program has been developed, which allows students to bypass waiting lists as long as they pay double the tuition. The money will goes towards funding for new facilities. To many this seems unfair. Community college has always been an option for people who couldn't afford a better college, but now by paying double people can bypass other students. This means that there can be two candidates for the nursing program, but because one can pay double the tuition, they automatically make it in. Although the money is funding better and newer facilities, it is unfair to have students bypassing waiting lists, by paying more money. Community college should be an equal opportunity for all students, but having students pay more or less for the same degree is clearly not equal.

Boston Globe Article