"Sandra Goldmark, director of campus sustainability and climate action, advocates practical, longevity-minded choices: favor Energy Star–rated appliances, weigh the embodied carbon of new purchases (and consider lightly used, newer items when sensible), invest in durable brands that offer replacement parts (for example, Cuisinart), and maintain tools so they last (oil cutting boards, season cast iron). She also encourages buying less to avoid waste, using pandemic-adopted habits like bulk shopping, meal prepping, composting, and smart fridge organization to reduce food waste and save energy." - Nick Mancall-Bitel