Sharon is a freelance translator for Utopia. She studied American literature and culture at Heidelberg University in Germany and Writing, Editing and Mediating at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. When she’s not off somewhere enjoying a good book, she is probably out hiking or exploring the forests of her native Heidelberg.
by Sharon Hodge |
Are you a bibliophile who owns too many books to fit inside your home? Or perhaps you've cleaned out that dusty bookshelf and are looking for ways to repurpose those old books no one will read anymore? We'll share 10 ideas for what to do with old books.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Acid rain may seem like a phenomenon of the past, but it is still a problem in many parts of the world, destroying entire ecosystems and damaging buildings and other structures. But what causes acid rain to begin with? Here's what you need to know about acid rain and what you can do to help stop it.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Clear your calendars, everyone, National CleanUp Day is coming up! Here's what you need to know about the event, from why it is important to when and how to celebrate.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Bean water is a familiar ingredient in many vegan dishes. Here's why you should save bean water and what you can use it for.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Mica is a mineral that is used to make your makeup shine. But its production is often highly unethical and relies heavily on child labor.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Aquafaba meringues are really easy to make and they taste just as good as the original. Here's how you make them from leftover bean water.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Plastic Free July is a campaign that aims to help us reduce our plastic consumption. Here are 10 ways to participate in the challenge.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Vegan asparagus soup is a delicious dish that is light yet creamy. These two recipes reuse asparagus peels and leftover vegetable water.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Cooking asparagus can seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. In this article, we show you how to boil green and white asparagus.
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by Sharon Hodge |
Drying chives is easy, and, like most herbs, you can air dry, oven dry or dehydrate them. In this article, we show you how to do it.
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