Ever come across a recipe that sounds amazing but you’re allergic to one of the ingredients or you’re a vegan? Look no further! Here are some wonderful lists of substitution options from momables.com.  

An egg can be substituted with: 

• 1/2 mashed banana 
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or other pureed fruit such as pears or prunes) 
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 
• 1/4 cup pureed tofu + 1 tablespoon flour 
• 1/4 cup oil 
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water. (Mix and let stand for 5 minutes until gel-like.) 
• commercial egg replacer 
• 2 tablespoons water + 1 tablespoon oil + 2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 tablespoon apple cider or white distilled vinegar + 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 tablespoons water + 1 tablespoon oil + 2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1 tablespoon apple cider or white distilled vinegar + 1 teaspoon baking soda 

Important Note: Substitutions typically do not work if a recipe calls for three eggs or more.  

A cup of dairy can be substituted with: 

• Buttermilk: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar + 1 cup nondairy milk. Let stand for 10 minutes. 
• Yogurt, cream, or sour cream: nondairy yogurt, such as coconut milk yogurt to retain texture 
• Butter: coconut oil, shortening, or nondairy buttery spread (cup for cup) 
• Melted butter: applesauce (cup for cup, usually up to 3/4 cup) 

Important Note: Replacing milk with nondairy milk (rice milk, coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc) can be substituted cup for cup. 

Flour can be substituted with: 

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour:  1/2 cup all-purpose + 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 
• 1 cup all-purpose: 1/2 cup whole-wheat + 1/2 cup all-purpose (white). 
• 1 cup all-purpose (white) flour: 1 cup soft white wheat also called whole-wheat baking flour 
• Almond flour: substitute 1:1 with all-purpose (white) flour.  
• Coconut flour: To reduce the coconut flour in a recipe, substitute 2 tablespoons coconut flour + general all-purpose flour for the rest.  
• Buckwheat flour: 1/2 cup buckwheat + 1/2 cup all-purpose to 1 cup all-purpose. 

Important Note: Gluten-free flour is not always a cup for cup replacement for flour. 

Nut butters can be substituted with: 

• Sunflower butter (cup for cup) 
• Soy butter (cup for cup) 
• Almond butter (cup for cup) 
• Cashew butter (cup for cup) 

These wonderful lists come from: https://www.momables.com/ingredient-substitution-list-for-baking/. Momables not only has information about ingredient substitutions but also wonderful quick recipes. For more information about alternatives and baking, please visit momables.com. 

One way of promoting racial justice and sustainability is to support local minority-owned businesses. 

As a member of the Columbus community, there are many ways to support minority-owned businesses.
Check out the following lists of black-owned businesses in Columbus. We will provide broader resources of minority-owned businesses in the future!

The List 

40 Black-Owned Eateries 

70+ Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Columbus 

Beeswax wraps have been something I have been dying to try to help keep my food fresh as an alternative to Ziploc bags, and I thought it would be fun to try and make them myself. You will probably only need to buy one thing: Beeswax beads. 

What you will need: 

• Beeswax Beads 
• Old Cotton fabric (fitted sheet etc.) 
• Old paint brush 

The first thing you will need is some thin cotton fabric; the ideal fabric would be an old bed-sheet, handkerchief or men’s dress shirt. The thinner the better! Put your fabric through the wash at a high heat to get rid of any coating that may be on the fabric. 

Pre-heat your oven to a low heat of around 275 degrees. 

Then, cut the fabric into squares, around 11 inches by 11 inches. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and then lay the fabric square on top. Next, evenly lay out around 2tbsp of the beeswax beads on top of the square of fabric.  

Now place the sheet in the oven and check every few minutes until the wax has melted completely. When it has, take it out of the oven and use an old paintbrush to spread the melted wax more evenly across the piece of fabric. 

Finally, let the fabric cool! And now you have your finished product! 

(inspiration from https://craftinvaders.co.uk/how-to-make-easy-reusable-beeswax-food-wraps/?fbclid=IwAR3LtLKX01mwH8CSADIynyLjkqef73l93yfBgGLd1d_rYJuxCpONYPyDxSs)  

What can I recycle on campus? Have you ever asked yourself this question before? Recycling on campus and off campus are different and it’s important to remember the distinction. Here are the lists of what you can and cannot recycle on and off campus.  

What I can recycle off campus according to the City of Columbus: 

• Aluminum and steel cans and lids 
• Flattened cardboard and pizza boxes (if they are free of food and/or grease) 
• Plastic bottles/jugs 
• Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, computer paper, cereal and other dry food boxes and phone books 
• Glass bottles and jars 
• Cartoons and juice boxes 
• Shredded paper (please place in a clear plastic bag before placing in the recycling bin) 

What I can’t recycle off campus according to the City of Columbus: 

• Trash and/or yard waste 
• Garbage bags or other plastic bags 
• Hazardous materials (oil, pesticides, paints, cleaners, batteries) 
• Syringes/needles 
• Styrofoam 
• Electronics and/or light bulbs 
• Window glass, mirrors, dinnerware, ceramics or pots and pans 
• Food 
• Buckets or butter tubs 
• Foil juice pouches 

What can I recycle on campus according to the Ohio State University: 

• Corrugated cardboard 
• Aluminum and metal cans 
• Glass and plastic  
• Paper 
• Newspaper 
• Single-ply cardboard 
• Electronics, batteries, ink cartridges and fluorescent bulbs (special arrangements need to be made) 

What I can’t recycle on campus according to the Ohio State University: 

• Foam or other plastic packing materials 
• Food trays, pie plates, folding chair frames, other metals 
• Light bulbs, mirror glass, ceramics or pottery, heat resistant glass, plastic bags, cooking oil bottles, cups or other wide mouth containers, styrofoam, aseptic boxes, juice pouches 
• Facial or toilet tissue, paper towels, plates, napkins, gift wrap, diapers, pet food bags, plastic-covered FedEx or self-sealing envelopes, metal clamps or metal brackets such as in a hanging file folder or document binders 
• Plastic bags or bands 
• Packing material, towel or tissue rolls, frozen food boxes, wax or plastic liners 

For more information about recycling on-campus please visit recycle.osu.edu. For more information about recycling off campus please visit columbus.gov. All of the information of what you can and cannot recycling comes from the above websites.  

Buckeyes Recycle! 

https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/what_can_i_recycle_-_comprehensive_list.pdf 

We’ve all heard that being sustainable is more expensive, more troublesome, and inconvenient, but we believe these things are not true. Check out these 5 tips that can help you save money, create more value, and build healthy habits over time through small sustainable acts every day.  

1. Saving money one coffee cup a day 
   • Most coffee shops and services on campus provide small discounts to incentivize the use of reusable mugs and cups.  
2. Feel good by making things clean again 
   • For some individuals washing dishes can be therapeutic. The act of making things clean. By bringing around your utensil every day, not only are you ready for any free food situation but also you are helping stop the waste of using plastics on campus. Washing your utensils every day allows you to value your items and maintain them besides stopping the use of plastic waste. 
3. Keeping your belongings alive 
   • The best act of recycling is never letting things get to that point if possible. You should donate or sell old items that you don’t need anymore. This can make you more mindful of finding different ways to get more value out of your things through monetary or charitable services. In addition, by decreasing your things, you can enjoy the act of tidying. Only requiring what you use and saving physical space and headspace. 
4. Meatless Mondays 
   • Limiting your meat is one way you can help save the world alongside helping you have a clean and balanced diet. You can make a bulk of your diet from fresh vegetables, fruits, and nuts. 
   • In addition, restaurants near campus gives a reduces price for Meatless Mondays 
5. Don’t be afraid of the dark 
   • Before starting your day and before you go to bed, turn off your lights. This has been one of the number one items that everyone and anyone can do, but it is something that is often overlooked.  

Happy Energy Conservation Week! This week the Sustainability Campaign will be promoting five different areas in which you can live more sustainably. Head over to our office’s Instagram account, @offcampus_osu, and engage with the content we’re posting to be entered to win various prizes! To start off the week, we’ll be talking about the impact that going meatless has on the environment. Check out some of our vegan or vegetarian recipes on our blog this Monday and join us in going meatless. 

There are many different types of vegetarians. Lacto-ovo vegetarians do not eat meat or poultry, yet they do eat dairy and eggs. Ovo-vegetarians do not consume meat, poultry, or dairy, but they do consume eggs, while Lacto-vegetarians are the same but only eat dairy. Finally, when someone’s diet avoids anything derived from animal products, they eat a plant-based vegan diet. 

There are various benefits linked to eating a vegetarian or vegan diet. Not only does it positively impact the environment and lessen your carbon footprint but according to eatright.org, decreasing the amount of meat in your diet can also lessen your chance of developing heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Including more vegetables in your diet will also increase the amount of vitamins and minerals that you consume. 

Although plant-based diets are proven to provide various health benefits, not every diet is beneficial to everyone. The Sustainability Campaign encourages you to experiment with different diets to find what makes your body feel the best while considering your personal health, the environment around you, and what different ethical standards you stand by!

To find out more about some of the health benefits that are associated with meatless diets here, check out this link! https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/becoming-a-vegetarian

“Oh you don’t eat meat? Then how do you get your protein?” is probably the most common question that gets asked of people on vegetarian or vegan diets. Whether you’re a certified vegan or you’re just looking to decrease your meat intake, shock your friends and family by actually being able to answer their pressing question! This list doesn’t include every single source of non-meat protein, but it is a good start! 

• Beans 
• Beans are a super convenient and cheap source of protein. They can easily be added to a salad or soup and incorporated into your everyday meals.  
• Chickpea pasta 
• Pasta is a great and simple meal for college students. Swap out your regular pasta noodles with some chickpea pasta for an added boost of protein. They’re also gluten free! 
•  Lentil pasta is another great form of pasta protein 
• Chickpeas 
• Chickpeas are an easy snack for a college student on the go. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper and put them in the oven for 30 minutes for a protein heavy and healthy snack! 
• Quinoa 
• Swap out your rice for quinoa, a superfood filled with tons of nutrients and protein. 
• Nut butter 
• Pick your favorite nut butter, add it to a sandwich or toast or even eat it by the spoonful 
• Oats 
• An extremely versatile and healthy breakfast option also has a ton of protein! Add your favorite nut butter to a jar of overnight oats for even more. 
• Soy 
•  From soymilk, to tofu, to edamame beans, this protein source can be found at any grocery store and is really easy to incorporate into your daily diet. 

Plant protein can be really easy to incorporate into your diet and it doesn’t have to break the bank if you’re on a college student budget! Being mindful about reducing your meat intake, while also maintaining proper nutrients in your diet, will not only make you feel healthier, but is also better for the planet! 

Yesterday we hosted a RecycleMania event with the office of Energy Management and Sustainability! We set up a table on the corner of 12th and Indianola and encouraged passerby’s to drop off their recycling as well as handed out Kind Bars and resources from both of our offices. (See below for a picture of someone who was very excited about our event!)

Be on the lookout for this event next year and meanwhile, check out https://greenbuckeyes.osu.edu/ for information about recycling and other sustainable choices! 

Everyone loves to shop, but it’s the shopping experience that students seek more than the clothes themselves. The appeal of buying lots of clothes at the mall is lower than in the past. An issue we have seen is the problem of fast fashion and buying items that can only pair with a limited set of outfits. 

Here are a few tips that can help you create more value for the clothes you buy, but still create a way to make your closet more versatile. 

• Building a minimal closet 

• • Only 30 % of clothes are actual used for average closet 

• Clothes you love ~ long time 

• Back to Basics 

• • Clothes that are basic get overlooked, but when pair well with one- or two-star pieces can make the outfits more complete overall and highlight the areas you want highlighted. 

• Donating and buying used 

• • Best sense of recycling cotton / used clothes 

• 333 Rule 

• • 33 pieces for 3 months. This can help with seasonal changes and keeping your closet simple and fresh every season. The 33 items don’t include jewelry, undergarments, and hats/ sunglasses.  

Why build a basic closet 

• Longer clothing use 
• Less likely to get tired of them 
• More fashionable  
• Pairs well with star pieces 
• More room for creativity  
• More likely to get used  
• Cost effective overall 

Simple, Sustainable fashion  

Cotton: 

GOTS- certified cotton to avoid the intensive pesticides and chemicals used in conventional cotton 

Recycled cotton- most water / energy saved  

Organic Hemp: 

Doesn’t need a lot of water, no pesticides needed , and it fertilizes the ground it takes up.  

Added bonus: it gets softer the more you wash it.  

Source: 

https://goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-cotton/ 

• According to studies, it can take more than 2,700 litres of water to produce enough cotton for just one t-shirt. 
• In fact, in China, it is estimated that 70% of the rivers and lakes are contaminated by the 2.5 billion gallons of wastewater produced by the fashion industry. 

https://www.fashionrevolution.org/36-major-brands-pledge-to-achieve-sustainable-cotton-by-2025/ 

• 36 major brands are pledging to use sustainable cotton 100% by 2025 
• Burberry, adidas, Timberland 

https://goodonyou.eco/capsule-wardrobes-create-your-own/?utm_expid=.OsNm9ZBES8-PTsUOPX2FTA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F 

• https://apps.apple.com/us/app/good-on-you-ethical-fashion-app/id1044017998  
• App for ethical fashion brands. 

Movements that go towards simply having 40 or less clothing articles for your closet.  

https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/