About the Blog

“Does it Spark Joy?” – Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo inspired millions to throw out items that do not “spark joy” in their lives. Her best selling novel, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, sparked a trend that grew into a Netflix Series. She has truly shown how de-cluttering can lead to a transformational change in one’s life. The purpose of this blog is to bring together this idea of de-cluttering and sustainability. The blog is run by 5 students in the Masters of Public Policy and Global Affairs students. After working with the SUS executive group on a project about storage organization and avidly binging on Marie Kondo’s Netflix show, we were inspired to share our thoughts and lessons learned about how tidying up can help increase sustainability practices. Our hope is that this blog can help inspire student groups to be more sustainable through easy organization tips and behavioral practices.