I ♥ science. Founder of @EnvChi. Cocktail maker @qsdistillery
Chicago, IL
Joined August 2015
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#BOOST19 is in 5 days - and tix are flying off the shelf! Have you gotten your ticket? Is there a friend (or two?) you want to bring? RT this post and TAG a friend, colleague, or maybe that guy in your building who composts. We'll choose a winner of TWO free tickets to BOOST! 1/2
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Natural fibers used to make up 97% of the fabrics we wore. Today they make up only 35%. Read about how the new startup #CircularSystems is developing technology to turn your uneaten banana peels into fabric!
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We get a lot of questions about what China’s new contamination policy means for recycling in the US. @WIRED covers what’s changed & what it means.
Reusing > Recycling
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Check out this zero-waste garland making workshop with @alliekushnir and Wolfechild Clothing on Dec. 15. Bring your old textiles for re-use! eventbrite.com/e/zero-waste-…
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With transparent data comes the power to advocate for change. Visit our new site AirQualityChicago.org to visualize, analyze, and download #airpollution data in your #Chicago neighborhood. #AirQualityChi
#definition Chicago's Lake Effect: a phenomenon where a large rain event results in tiny lakes on Western Ave. #stormwater #rainready #flooding #chicagolakes #rain
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Sandhill cranes are on the move over Chicago and the leafless branches are full of chirping. Spring is here!
Yes yes yes! @AlexFor25 was great tonight. Got to hear @tonyplana say some really kind words. #alexfor25 #25thward #alderman #chicago #pilsen #chinatown
Beth Holaday retweeted
Who is the EPA protecting?
The @EPA kicked the can down the road on regulating a class of toxic chemicals known as #PFAS, which is contaminating millions of Americans’ drinking water.
Today’s decision pushes enforceable standards, if they come at all, 5 to 10 years down the line. nrdc.org/experts/nrdc/epa-de…
Beth Holaday retweeted
Ichthyology 101, Exhibit A: Parrotfish #UnscienceAnAnimal
ALT A stoplight parrotfish
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Group asks people to cut back on road salt use. Opt for alternatives to melt snow and ice. My story... @WBBMNewsradio @chicagoriver #environment @@#AquaticLife wbbm780.radio.com/articles/f…
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Plant-Animal Interactions class game alert!
Common language and botanical definitions can be strikingly different!
Which are “true” berries??
#SmartyPlants @BeckSamBar @CaitlinInMaine @SaraKuebbing
1)🍎
2) 🍌
3)🍍
4)🌽
5)🍉
6) 🥑
7) 🍓
8)🥒
9) 🍒
10) 🔵=blueberry
Beth Holaday retweeted
Watch @WGNNews tonight for coverage of rally against road through @CanalShores ahead of @MWRDGC vote this week. Bad for wetlands, wildlife.
Beth Holaday retweeted
Need a last minute lesson plan for the week? We’ve got you covered. #STEMeducation #STEM scifri.me/cr1
Calling all brewery buddies! Myself & @HughesBrews will be @ Buffalo Creek Brewing Aug. 29th to talk #sustainability in brewing. Free resources you need to be using. bit.ly/VerdeHeartsBeer2
Beth Holaday retweeted
Introducing #ThePorchProject!! Our #Flint based, community-led, pollinator conservation research landscaping/gardens in front yards on the Eastside! Honored to partner with Megan Heyza & Eastside Improvement Association!! @eastsideimprov1 news.umflint.edu/2018/08/06/… via @umflint
