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2016 Interns, Australia: Sydney, Green Living, New Zealand & Sydney, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: Making “Going Green” Permanent in Your Life

Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: Recycling can be hard to keep up with, composting is difficult for the average family, and unplugging your electronics can feel like a lot of work. If you take little steps every day, going green can be a permanent part of your life. Buying a…

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2016 Student Blogs, Field Notes, New Zealand, Postcard, Snapshot, Student Perspective

Student Perspective: The indigenous Maori and environmentalism in New Zealand

Sarah Coleman, the University of Florida’s Sustainability in New Zealand student blogger, writes: The indigenous heritage of New Zealand is highly regarded and important in everyday life and culture — something that is, sadly, not common in America. The Maori people have influence in many areas of life here, including in the environment. There is even an act in government…

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