Understanding Native Bees and Habitat Fragmentation

By Kelly L. Harnett Written for Science for Sustainability - BHSU Master of Science in Sustainability - 30 November 2022 Male Southern Plains Bumble Bee (Bombus fraternus) sleeping on agestache species. Photo Credit: Kelly L. Harnett, Beautify Spearfish As Paige Embry so elegantly states in her opening sentence of Our Native Bees: North America’s Endangered … Continue reading Understanding Native Bees and Habitat Fragmentation

Earth and Money Saving Shaving

The EPA estimates that 2 billion razors are thrown away each year. That’s outrageous, considering that you can’t recycle disposable razors in the U.S. You can recycle the steel blades (check with your local recycling center first), but your standard plastic disposable razor is going to the landfill. TWO BILLION!! That is A LOT people! Let that sink in for … Continue reading Earth and Money Saving Shaving