<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Change With AJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering consumers to vote with their dollar.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:37:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natsai Audrey Chieza is a leader in the fashion biodesign space. She is a Zimbabwean/ British artist who designs with living organisms.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/artist-spotlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9b8949f707efd84e25e38</guid><category><![CDATA[Biodesign]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:53:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_49e46166f8104501b6702dc96fb1680a~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abolishing the Anthropocentric Viewpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropocentrism describes the belief or perspective that humans represents the center of the universe. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/abolishing-the-anthropocentric-viewpoint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b07b88a547e1dd3d7dc502</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:24:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_6fbccac640734c9a97553336aa5d4867~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plastic permites every inch of the ocean including microplastics in the food chain. In 2015, it was estimated that there is 19 billion pounds of plastic in our oceans. How can we fight this ?]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/the-real-killer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68068374b056b997afbdf0da</guid><category><![CDATA[Fast Fashion Impacts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:29:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_ba56a0c02a1044d19d7628f12002e062~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Real Diamonds Explained by a Gemologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Malyia McNaughton, a Gemologist, who owns an upcycling jewelry business called Made by Malyia. While talking with her, I asked "what is more sustainable, lab-grown or real diamonds?"]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/lab-grown-diamonds-vs-real-diamonds-explained-by-a-gemologist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68067cb53933f6b592b5bcf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:37:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_bc64accb5d004d08aec63fbd921ad997~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planetary Boundaries: Explained ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our planet has boundaries for human consumption and we must stay within these boundaries to save future generations. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/planetary-boundaries-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6e2054f0456bc836021c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:22:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_cbd807d6316949be81f7c93b93c6c881~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Places to Shop That AREN'T Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post I will show you that everything you usually purchase off Amazon, you can get elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/places-to-shop-that-are-not-amazon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e0bb735a47b47069b0b746</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:24:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_2e1bd9436528436ea689e2ab4c5cd217~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What About Nitrogen ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to learn about the other greenhouse gases that are contributing the the Earth's warming !]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/what-about-nitrogen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d8628abee3464c95b97852</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_030d70f895b04240ac1fb472349b6019~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_652,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is There a Light at The End of The Tunnel ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cut your carbon footprint by 60% today in only three steps !]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/is-there-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d8675d6240f8c457d920d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:30:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_d9ed9509518c47418f9e05ebb9ef5789~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_746,h_419,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Biodiversity Essential for the Survival of Life on Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While visiting the AMNH, I spent a lot of time in the biodiversity exhibit. This showed me how important biodiversity is to human survival. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/why-is-biodiversity-essential-for-the-survival-of-life-on-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d85e08b3438e80a03e7e78</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_b3f68778f66a49d9aa8b75f91f978c60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Can't We Learn ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our actions are coming back to bite us. We are running out of the most important natural resource, water. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/why-can-t-we-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c71a0fa74638d1a37b48c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:12:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_3b143073efe244268c64a38f95a23b30~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_766,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lifecycle of Sea Jellies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way that Jellyfish reproduce is interesting in many ways. They use methods of both sexual and asexual reproduction in their lifecycle.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/the-lifecycle-of-sea-jellies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bde41593c8a289cd839ab3</guid><category><![CDATA[Random]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:25:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_953673e1752043f784e60a871e7cb88b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_950,h_633,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Debate Over The Anthropocene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have recently discovered that we may be entering a new Epoch, the Anthropocene. This suggested Epoch is about humans impact. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/the-debate-over-the-anthropocene</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b5625e8073607eeca0941f</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_17ce6422d66d49eeaec0b1ee5290368d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth: The Gift That Keeps on Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Earth has given us life and we must have respect for our stunning home. 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While listening, I did nothing but think and write.  ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/music-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a227ec3ba8488e7b55f65e</guid><category><![CDATA[Random]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:11:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ea32e245d2c4c30940ca512dd5862b8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Downside of Fossil Fuels: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The environmental impact of our energy choices is more critical than ever, it's essential to shed light on the dark side of fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/the-downside-of-fossil-fuels-exploring-sustainable-alternatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671453ca06882a2a132ae946</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_eb2a70d6407c47c1858bcfe539c86905~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Trump's Re-Election Means For Our Planet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is real, and every decision matters. We will discuss how Trump's policies threaten to dismantle environmental protections.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/what-trump-s-re-election-means-for-our-planet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672b8c06bbb816b0afe899db</guid><category><![CDATA[Environmental Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:33:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_2e99e89a2f4149b983b4a6f51a908f52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_564,h_376,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ethical Dilemma: Animal Products in The Fashion Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the vibrant world of fashion, there's a silent but crucial debate brewing about the use of animal materials in the industry.]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/the-ethical-dilemma-animal-products-in-the-fashion-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671024d1fdf6ce0d4ca4acb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 01:48:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_57c542254c784b888d9b57829470104a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_736,h_736,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrifty Costume Ideas and Halloween Tips!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween is creeping up on us, and it’s time to start preparing ! This year, let us make a sustainable choice when shopping for halloween. ]]></description><link>https://alyssajspiezio.wixsite.com/changewithaj/post/thrifty-costume-ideas-and-shopping-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6703410aae49f5f15a17ee7c</guid><category><![CDATA[Styling]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:28:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80286f_326901ae81d2439da8ad680e3bfee847~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_735,h_490,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AJ</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>