Introducing The GLOBR Favorites Series

GLOBR has been around for 3 months now, and there are officially 50 articles posted. That means that there have to-date been 294 visitors, 2,325 views, and plenty of articles that have made a difference to the readers. This also means that I have some favorites that will be republished in this new series. A…

This Is The Nebia Shower

Yep, there’s an eco shower out there that is worth talking about on GLOBR. A few years ago on the fundraising platform, Kickstarter, the Nebia company created the Nebia 1.0. It was a revolutionary shower that not only felt great, but also saved 70% less water than a normal shower would emit. The project was…

This Is The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread…

Meet Loop. It’s a company that is striving to get consumers to be completely waste free, has partnered with major brands, and sells you food online. The difference between them and other startups? They put all of the products in containers that can be reused. I first learned about this company from a class that…

She’s 16, Is Currently On A Sailboat, And Has Spoken At The UN

Meet Greta Thunberg. She’s that teen that you read about in the New York Times, who spoke to the United Nations about the changing climate. She’s that kid who strikes every Friday from school, and has a book filled with all of her speeches that she’s done through the beginning of 2019. The book is…

What Happened To The Endangered Species Act?

On August 12, 2019, the president’s administration made the announcement that the endangered species act of 1973 would be weakened by a lot. According to a recent Forbes article, there’s multiple changes that have been made, overall making it easier to hurt our environment. Take a look: Made it more easy to take any animal…

This Is The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center…

Near the Gulf of Mexico on the Floridian Panhandle, lies a building on stilts. Half of it sits above a large pond with turtles. The other half faces the forest of tall pine trees. A classroom building is near the center of it all, and tall mounds are located just beyond that. This building also…

The True Ocean Killer

When you hear the following words, many should be scared of what is to come. The following words should make you do something about this never ending problem. These are those two words: plastic straws. Why should you be afraid? Take a look at this picture: This is a picture of a Sea Turtle suffering…

The Electric Pickup Truck Is Here-But It’s Not A Tesla

Tesla, a company that has been striving to create the best electric vehicles on the market, now faces the challenge of overtaking its new enemy. Say hello to Rivian. This company is almost like no other, mainly because it has created one of the world’s first pickup trucks. Their mission was basically to create something…

That’s Right, Starbucks Made The Switch

When I first found out that one of the largest coffee chains in America made that commitment to stop using straws by 2020, I had a huge grin on my face. I don’t really go to Starbucks that often, and if I do go, it’s usually just to get something simple. But when I first…

Camping: Day 2

Apologies for no article yesterday, there was a lack of WiFi and signal so I couldn’t post. Anyway, today is a new day, and I can’t wait to share my experience with you. First of all, the wildlife in our site was in an abundance. Birds, flies, and even a gopher visited our tent. We…