Week of July 12th

The Hidden Costs of Plastic pollution, Maddie Burton's journey into her past and much more

Author

Arianna Gilbert
July 12th, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Table of Contents

Intro

Welcome to the first post of July.

The voyage of a lifetime

How Maddie Burton’s mother’s ocean liner menus sparked her own journey into the past

Highlights

  • Her family history is rich in ship travel

  • Her mom told stories about her 1966 voyage to Europe on the SS France

  • Her question: “If I narrowed my focus and dug deeper into these stories and artifacts, what other treasures might I find?”

  • Jolene Handy is a New Yorker who made Chicago her second home. She writes a newsletter called Time Travel Kitchen.

  • “Nancy Disabato, my mom’s sister, is here to speak about the maternal (Brauer) side of my family tree” She went on two European vacations as a kid, the first in 1966

  • “ Tom Burton, my dad, is here to speak about the paternal (Burton) side of my family tree. He spent a year abroad starting in 1955 and grew up in Mishawaka, Illinois.

  • Maddie interviewed these two people for the remainder of the article.

Music Choice #1

I chose Invisible by Anna Clendening. It describes how her boyfriend acted like she didn’t exist. I felt like this throughout my middle school years. I was at the bottom of the popularity chain. All my friends were also at the bottom. People constantly bullied me and my friends. In the end, we learned to stick together.

The Hidden Costs of Plastic Pollution

Highlights

Hiking in national parks is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of nature while promoting conservation.

National parks provide habitat for wildlife and preserve biodiversity

Many national parks have educational programs that raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage sustainable practices.

This article discusses the negative impact of the plastic economy, including exploitation, environmental damage, and health risks.

Eco- Friendly camping is a way to immerse yourself in nature

It involves using environmentally friendly gear, packing out all trash, and minimizing campfire impact

it preserves natural areas for future generations

Tentree is an environmentally conscious brand that produces sustainable apparel and accessories.

Tentree plants ten trees for every item purchased

Many sellers on Etsy prioritize sustainability by using recycled materials, organic ingredients, and minimal packaging.

Etsy has initiatives to offset carbon emissions from shipping.

Music Choice #2

I chose the grudge by Olivia Rodrigo. It is sad but also so Olivia. I love it so much. It doesn’t get enough attention. Here you go

Prune Clippings: Pierre Paulin’s Oyster chairs, paper lamps and colorful enamelware

Welcome to the freshest bundle of Prune Clippings, a twice-monthly roundup of covetable furniture, decor, and objets d'art.

Highlights

  • Teget Panel Lamp: artist Ana Kras has a stunning collection of paper collage lamps.

  • Serra Hardware Brick Knobs: The designer behind Solange Knowle’s coffee table has a collection of earthy hardware

  • Hal Haines Canary Platters: Hal Haines paints on everything from tiles to lamps, and a stomeware platter with two canaries.

  • Chad Etting mixes a sense of “New England preppiness” with a “folk art sensibility

  • Pierre Paulin is best known for his Dune sofa. These two restored chairs “have a similar punch of his signature peculiarity”

  • Utiliario Mexicano: Mexican-made plates, bowls, and more in hues ranging from nopal green to lilac to mustard yellow

Music Choice #3

I’m so obsessed with Olivia. I know Driver’s license by heart. I love Traitor and Enough for you. Her songs are so gutsy and can be sour at times. Here is a playlist.

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Outro

I hope you love your gutsy playlist and all the other picks. Note: these posts are biweekly temporarily.

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