Lucy Turner

I am a freelance writer who loves to focus on many topics, such as veganism, news articles, and health-related content! If you want me to write for you, you can hire me at Fiverr.com/lucycodex, or contact me at Thatnerdysciencegirl@gmail.com

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No, You Do Not Have To Reuse A Cloth Bag 171 Times to Equal a Plastic Bag

Some studies have shown that in order for a cloth bag to be as environmentally effective as a single-use plastic bag, the cloth bag would have to be used 171 times or more. But overall, thee studies are missing a lot of factors. The two main studies I will be focusing on is a UK report from 2011, and a danish report from 2018. Both of these reports have a lot of good information in them, but they make a lot of assumptions that don’t seem to be based on fact, or else ignores potential alterna
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Awesome Sustainable Black YouTubers to Follow

We are all looking for new content to watch, and content on the sustainability front can be kind of lacking, especially when it comes to black and brown creators. So let’s look at some awesome creators that you should subscribe to! I have been following her Instagram for awhile, but just recently found her YouTube page, where she posts her podcast. It is sad that she does not get nearly enough views on her channel, but let’s see if I can help with that a little by giving her some more views!
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Fabric Upcycling Tips

So as some of you may know, I make things using fabric that I got from secondhand or discarded clothing, curtains, table cloths, sheets, etc. So I know a few tips and tricks on upcycling textiles, and what you can do to make sure that what you make lasts a long time, looks great, and is sustainable and better for the planet! 1. Polyester is not your friend Polyester, nylon, “cotton blend“, or similar plastics just make your new projects look cheap, feel cheap, and age terribly. They also re
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https://upcycleability.tumblr.com/post/634533084478521344/hey-sorry-can-i-ask-where-you-got-that-80lb35kg

Hey, sorry, can I ask where you got that 80lb/35kg of binned textiles every year figure from? It sounds like someone's included like some industrial uses or carpets or something into a calculation and it cannot be like a single person's clothing waste every year. Hello! I am sorry if it took long to reply, Tumblr is just bad at notifying me about anything. I got the information from SAVERS, who did a survey showing that the average amount of trash bags full of clothing that the US believes they
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Streaming Netflix will not Scorch the Earth

Many people believe that streaming high resolution videos online will make the world warmer, but evidence does not seem to back this up. News articles have been reporting over the past few years that 30 minutes of streaming Netflix is similar to driving a car for 4 miles. This number is inaccurate, according to fact checking sites like Climate Brief. The amount of carbon emissions released by streaming is actually quite low, and has been getting lower over time, as companies are seeking to b
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The Environmental Impact of Carpets

I live in an apartment where I have a carpet under my feet in almost every room of the house. I will not deny that they are comfy, they retain heat well for winter months, they help with noise cancellation, and some other issues that we have. And again, I understand that most oif us, myself included, can’t really do anything about our flooring. But that said, what is the impact of carpeting as a whole? And what can possibly be done about it? Traditionally, carpets were made from wool, and a
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Understanding Disability in Capitalism

I do not mention this much, but I suffer from a rather large amount of Fatigue, Now, I do not exactly know what is causing this. It might be Chronic Fatugue Syndrome, or CFS. It might be a result of my ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. I do not know. All I know is that I have been dealing with this for decades at this point. As a result, it has been hard for me to be as productive as I would otherwise have liked to, and I have constantly been considered “lazy“ for not working harder. But th
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Your Bacon is Killing Minorities and the Poor

When it comes to eating meat, we have to understand that it is not only the animals that are needlessly suffering. In fact, millions of human beings are exploited and even bullied by the animal agricultural industry. Just recently, in an Oxfam report, workers from Tyson Foods Inc., Perdue Farms Inc., Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., and Sanderson Farms Inc., claimed that they have been denied bathroom breaks. Many people claim that they are punished for leaving the line to use the restroom, and as a resu
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Oceana Report Finds That Plastic Kills or Harms 1,800 Marine Animals in the US

We have a plastic pollution problem and it can be seen all over the world. It is estimated that over of plastic find their way into the ocean every year, almost twice the from a decade ago. This gets combined with the almost 150 million metric tons that are already estimated to be floating there. This plastic can be found even at the deepest parts of our oceans and in some of the most remote locations on Earth. Recently, to show that at least 1,800 marine animals have been killed or ensnared by
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The Vaquita (Phocoena sinus)

A lot of work has been happening over the past few decades to protect the world's most endangered marine mammal. In fact, recently in the news, the Sea Shepard program is working to get rid of to try to save the few vaquitas that remain. This is why it is essential to learn more about it and to bring more attention to the vaquita. The vaquita is the living species of cetacean, a group that includes porpoises, whales, and dolphins. They are a little less than 5 feet long on average, with female
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The Wrinkle-Faced Bat (Centurio senex)

These bats are relatable to the plight we have today as they also wear a mask at times. But why do they do this and what else do they do? Let's find out what else we can learn about what many call the "world's ugliest bat." The wrinkle-faced bat is a medium-sized bat that has no tail and is covered with light brown fur. They are about 3 inches long and they weigh less than a single ounce. When males are ready to woo the ladies, they will flock down to the females in larger numbers. Then, they
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Two New Species of Mammal Discovered in Australia

The Greater Glider is a staple of Australia's animals. They are small mammals that mainly feed on and roam around the Australian bush at night. They look like a living, breathing Furby. However, despite scientists theorizing for years that they might be multiple different species, they did not have the evidence to prove it until recently. A study, published on the 6th of November in Nature , shows evidence that there are not just one species of greater glider, but three! The study in question,
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Capitalism Corrupted: Price Hikes and Price Gouging

Whether it is rent or toilet paper, Capitalism works to make a profit even if you would need said items to survive. So let’s look into some examples of price hikes and price gouging and see what we can learn. Price hikes are what usually happens when demand for product vastly outnumbers the supply of a product. For instance, if a hurricaine hits polluting the water supply and you need bottled water, some stores will jack up the price of bottled water to such an extent that it is technically cri
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Why we Should Worry About the Murder Hornet Invasion

There have been reports as early as that the Asian hornet (Vespa mandarinia) was found in America. However, many dismissed it as a rare occurrence and that it was simply too cold in the northern latitudes for this species to survive to be of any level of concern. This is turning out to not be the case. Why the murder hornets are here Murder Hornets, also known as the Asian Giant Hornet, can be found in places such as Russia, China, Taiwan, and among many other Asian countries. Recently, they h
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The Basically Uncrushable Ironclad Beetle

A very fascinating science experiment was conducted and filmed in 2015 by Dr. Rivera. He put an inch long beetle known as Phloeodes diabolicus on a pillow of dirt. He then instructed a colleague to run it over with their car, twice. Most bugs would have been squished, but the Phloeodes diabolicus, known scientifically as the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle, did not even have a scratch on it.“It’s playing dead. But it’s still alive.” said Dr. Rivera in the video as he checked the beetle. After this
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Millions of Animals may be Missing from Scientific Results

Publication bias is a huge issue when it comes to scientific papers. This can have a negative impact on not just scientific discoveries as a whole, but also on the animals used in unpublished research. A recent paper done on studies published by just one university over a 2 year period showed that animals used in studies are not accounted for. This is due to them being involved in studies that never see the light of day due to not being seen as significant or groundbreaking. The researchers say
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Greenwashing: “Net Zero Emissions”

Being a carbon neutral company is itself a great thing. Granted, most of us know that actually getting to zero emissions is basically impossible, reucing your emissions as much as possible can itself be a good thing. Technically, you can say that my business of upcycling and reselling garments that are being tossed away is a Net Zero company, as having these garments reused, upcycled, and reloved can prevent a new shirt or pair of pants from being created, thus preventing far more emissions
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The Gobi Jerboa (Allactaga bullata)

Have you ever seen a mouse that also hops like a kangaroo with ears similar to that of a rabbit? Well, now you have. This cute little guy has a lot of adaptations for its environment, so let's look at them all again. Its fur is a fairly light color, with the sides and back being more grayish in color. It has a fairly long tail that has a reddish color to it. With the exception of the tip of the tail, which is black with a white tip. Their ears are something to look at, as they are almost three
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The Naked Mole Rat (Heterocephalus glaber)

A Disney show called Kim Possible made these little guys out to be cute little guys. However, they look like death. But why is this mole rat devoid of fur, and how does it react as a result? Let's look at the science and find out! These little guys, despite their depictions in the cartoon mentioned earlier, are fairly small. They are only about 3-4 inches long, and only weigh a little over an ounce. They spend a lot of their time underground, digging burrows and living in them in groups of up t
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The Flashlight Fish (Photoblepharon palpebratum)

Have you ever wondered why some fish at the bottom of the ocean glow? Well, today is a great day to find out about it. So let's look at the science and see what it has to say about this glowing wonder. The Flashlight or is small dark fish that has a stout, rounded body. It is mostly black with a very noticeable white spot on its face near the eye. It is only known to be about 5 inches long, so it is pretty short compared to many members of their lineage. In the summer months, they spawn, allowi
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