Author Archives: callieray99

I think that we all have grown up to have some idea of what sustainability is. Before the class, I had always just pictured recycle bins, solar energy and those “conserve water, shower together” people. There is so much more … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, I had to leave the LOLA show presentations early and was unable to attend class on Thursday due to illness. That being said, I was there for the first group’s presentations on the topic of Biophilic Design. They addressed … Continue reading →

The article that merchandising students were assigned to read talks about redesigning the shopping experience to be more accessible and efficient for people with disabilities. This was an inspiring read for me because my grandmother, who now lives with my … Continue reading →

During week 8 we worked with our learning community to make a business canvas model. I think this was a very helpful activity because the model provides a very inclusive representation of business characteristics. It was neat to see that … Continue reading →

The article for merchandising majors addressed the impact of greenery in a retail setting. It presented a study in which they found that greenery can reduce stress and increase the overall pleasure of the shopping experience. It provides a break … Continue reading →

The botanical garden was so beautiful. The only thing I had a hard time with was the 100-degree weather! I have not been out to the gardens yet during my time as an OSU student. I am very interested by … Continue reading →

This week I developed a new outlook on sustainability. I think if we all thought of producing and consuming in a loop like that of the idea in Industrial Ecology, the world would look much different. It is amazing to … Continue reading →

This week when we did the mapping exercise with our learning communities, my group discussed mostly about the use of packaging in the merchandising industry. All of the members in my group are merchandising majors so we had similar opinions. … Continue reading →

Sustainability The best way I can describe sustainability is using your resources in a way that has a positive impact on the environment, the economy, and society as a whole. It is something that is so crucial to our survival. … Continue reading →