Welcome!
I’m Raphael, and I created Unwrapped Earth as a space to explore what it really means to live sustainably – both in our everyday lives and in the bigger picture.
Here, you’ll find reflections, discoveries, and stories from my journey as a student passionate about environmental science.
Whether you’re just starting to learn about sustainability or looking for fresh ideas and inspiration, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s unwrap the Earth together – one post, one project, and one step at a time.
Recent Posts
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i’ve always loved photography, especially photographing nature. there’s something about being outside and noticing the small details that you might normally walk right past. over the past few years, i’ve taken many photos from trips, hikes, and places i’ve visited, and i wanted to put some of them together in one place. for me, photography…
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Last summer at Columbia, I spent three weeks studying environmental science with an emphasis on sustainability. We studied ecosystems, renewables, biodiversity, the impact of climate change, and food systems. I really enjoyed it. This summer at Penn feels entirely different. As opposed to studying the problems associated with the environment, we spent two weeks on…
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trying to make it work Sometimes the hardest part of a project isn’t the idea. It’s figuring out how to make the idea exist in the real world. Over the past few months, I’ve been continuing to work on the digital Walkbook project for the Sheldrake trails. At first, most of the work felt straightforward:…
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