Every ending is a new beginning. As this course concludes, I’m filled with a bittersweet feeling — delighted by the learning experience yet aware of…

Entering the Anthropocene, defined by humanity’s unparalleled influence on Earth’s systems, shifts our perception of time and responsibility. The Capitalocene is propelled by our capitalist…

Our fingerprints are everywhere, disrupting vital carbon and nitrogen cycles to crafting radionuclides and fossilized plastics in unprecedented quantities creating disturbing ethical implications of dominance.…

In the late 19th century, plastics emerged as clever alternatives, celebrated for their role in enabling middle-class growth and technological advancements in photography, film, and…

Carbon’s Journey is a thrilling account of carbon’s adventures in the air after escaping a chimney. Wind, water, and diverse terrains influence its tumultuous eight-year…

Alexander, C, & Reno, J (eds) 2012, Economies of Recycling : The Global Transformation of Materials, Values and Social Relations, Bloomsbury Academic & Professional, London.…

Design + Activism = Design activism. What does that entail? From what I’ve gathered in the lecture, it’s about reallocating resources, reconfiguring systems, and reprioritizing.…

Capitalism… what a loaded word. The first step to deconstruct anything is to break it down to understand it. According to Karl Marx, capitalism involves…

We’re currently facing a critical time with a multitude of environmental crises threatening our world. This week’s lecture struck a chord with me, addressing issues…

This week’s lecture highlights the historical tendency in Western thought to not only dichotomize the mind and body but also to establish a clear divide…