Originally from California, Marlena is a Master's student at the Free University of Berlin studying Sociology. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Feminist Studies and Social Movements from the University of California Santa Barbara. Marlena has a record of working in academic research and for social impact start-ups, including the very first zero-waste shop in Germany, Original Unverpackt. She enjoys painting, vegetarian cooking, and Sunday flea markets.
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The term "poaching" is thrown around a lot when discussing wildlife. But what is poaching? Let's discuss some common misconceptions and confusions.
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If it seems like glycerin is in every other product at the supermarket, that's because it is. This popular ingredient has a wide variety of uses. Check out the top glycerin benefits for skin here.
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In the current hourglass-obsessed society, hip dips are seen as the enemy. But what are the true causes of hip dips and is there anything we can do about them?
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Whether your loved ones are new to an eco-friendly lifestyle or years into zero-waste living, impress them with these gifts for environmentalists.
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Wedding doves are a problematic tradition in the wedding industry, as the practice is unnecessary cruel. We'll outline some alternatives you can use here.
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Grab some popcorn and indulge yourself with some queer movies about love, community, friendship, family, hardship and more! Here are ten movies to binge this Pride month.
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LA has great weather, beautiful beaches, funky neighborhoods, delicious food, cultural hot spots and more. Check out our affordable and eco-friendly Los Angeles bucket list.
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Hemp hearts are full of essential nutrients and easy to add to your everyday diet. Check out these six hemp heart benefits and some ideas on how to eat them.
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From scientific accounts and predictions to passionate handbooks and detailed calls to action, these are the eight best books about climate change.
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Help Black entrepreneurs and the local NYC economy thrive by supporting Black-owned businesses. These eight companies cover products ranging from food to fashion and home goods.
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