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marlenaangermann

Marlena Angermann

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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Regardless of which type of plant you're growing, seedlings need frequent watering and relatively moist soil. Here, you'll learn how to avoid overwatered seedlings. Read more


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27 Eco-Friendly Experience Gift Ideas

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