Winter Updates from Sus Rep Louise Carroll
Another fantastic Sustainuary has come to an end!
Lawrenceville
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FashForward: Rethinking Fashion, One Choice at a Time
Fashion is a big part of student life, but it also has a big environmental impact. FashForward is a student-created website developed by Joy Cheung 27′ that helps people understand how their clothing choices affect the planet. The platform features an Impact Calculator that shows the estimated carbon footprint and water usage of common garments, as well as short articles and… Read more
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Winter Updates from Sus Rep Louise Carroll
Another fantastic Sustainuary has come to an end! The Events Subcommittee organized four great programs. The first was the Trashion Show! SusReps from each house worked with the House to organize models for the show. Houses competed in the name of fashion and recycling to create the most sustainable runway outfit. Congratulations to McClellan for… Read more
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Confronting the Climate Crisis (The Lawrence Feature)
On Wednesday, January 14, the Community Service Subcommittee and the Food and Farm Subcommittee on the Sustainability Council hosted an exploration called Confronting the Climate Crisis to raise awareness about global warming. During the event, students watched a series of documentaries to inspire them to take action. The exploration featured documentaries from the World Wildlife… Read more
World
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How Formula E Is Changing the Future
In 2025, Formula 1 had a global fan base of 827 million people. However, each race contributes to environmental harm, as car racing consumes large amounts of nonrenewable fuel and releases fossil emissions into the atmosphere. Luckily, a new sport delivers the same thrilling experience while staying sustainable and eco-friendly. This new sport is Formula… Read more
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Patagonia—from Sustainable Brand to Symbol for Finance Bros
Picture hikers, climbers, and people who own at least one reusable bottle. Those same people are wearing Patagonia. It’s the brand of fleece jackets worn on misty mountain trails and windy beach hikes. Now picture young guys crossing the street in New York City in identical outfits and matching hairstyles. Patagonia went from layering against… Read more
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Was Greta Thunberg Banned From Venice After Dyeing Its Canals Green?
In November 2025, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours following a protest in which she and other activists dyed the city’s waterways green. The protest was planned by Extinct Rebellion, an environmental group based in the UK that focuses on non-violent civil disobedience. This was done to call for… Read more
Editorials
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Real or Fake Christmas Trees: Which is Better for the Environment?
It’s no secret that Christmas is the holiday of connection. Millions of families on December 25th sit around a Christmas tree opening up presents, laughing together in the moment. A central piece of the holiday, 25-30 million Christmas trees are sold every year in the United States. A tricky decision is consequently raised: real or… Read more
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How Much Greener are Electric Cars?
We often hear that electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the planet, but just how true is this statement? NPR correspondent Camila Domonoske answered this question, exploring whether EVs are really as green as they are deemed to be. When asked if electric cars are better for the environment, Domonoske gives a short and straightforward… Read more
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From Plastic to Paper Straws: Is It Worth It?
Over the past few years, plastic straws have become an emblem for plastic pollution across the world. Fueled by a viral video of a sea turtle with a 4-inch plastic straw up its nose, the backlash against plastic straws has resulted in initiatives by companies and food chains to utilize the more greener, sustainable alternative… Read more
