by April Wendling | Mar 3, 2025 | Corporate Sustainability
By Sakshi Vaya It’s a hot afternoon on the U. of I. campus. As I step out of class and head toward the Illini Union, the five-minute walk feels like three miles in the sun. Thirsty, I go straight for the vending machine and get a bottle of classic Coca-Cola. There are...
by April Wendling | Jan 14, 2021 | Corporate Sustainability, Janelle Joseph Environmental Writing Contest, Opinion/Editorial
By Jennifer Coronel Conscious of their environmental impact, consumers have increasingly sought out sustainable alternatives to everyday products and services. According to a global survey by Nielsen, researchers found that 81 percent of consumers expected...
by April Wendling | Jan 13, 2021 | Corporate Sustainability, Cradle to Cradle, Our Favorite Stuff
By Brandon Hausser I stared at the large, colorful box I held in my tiny, eager hands. I couldn’t believe my eyes. My parents had given me “The Green Grocer,” a massive LEGO project meant for someone seven years my senior, but I was determined to show the...
