Emma Sarran Webster

Bio

Emma Sarran Webster is a freelance writer for Mic covering travel, sustainability, wellness, and more. Emma’s work has also appeared in Teen Vogue, Allure, Men’s Health, Coveteur, WIRED, and Shape. She earned her bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism from Drake University. When she’s not writing, Emma loves to spend her time traveling, taking in Broadway in Chicago shows, riding her mint-green bike around town, ranting about the importance of composting, raving about Schitt’s Creek, and hanging out with her husband and two cats. You can follow Emma on Instagram and Twitter at @emmawebsta and see more of her work at emmasarran.com.
What all the “organic” and “sustainable” food labels actually mean
By Emma Sarran Webster
Let’s be honest: Living an ethical, sustainable, green life can definitely be filed as one of those things that’s far easier said than done. Just thinking about your carbon footprint — much less figuring out how to offset it; create less waste;…
Pilots share the truth behind plane "rules" like opening the shades to turning off your phone
By Emma Sarran Webster
If you’re a frequent flyer, chances are you’re well acquainted with a long list of rules flight attendants enumerate at the beginning of every trip: Open your window shades, set your plane to airplane mode, put your seat in the upright position, and…
Your quintessential guide to avoiding dog park drama
By Emma Sarran Webster
While one-on-one walks with your dog can be great for providing exercise and training, they often don't allow for much interaction with other canines. Meeting fellow dogs is key for pets being able to learn and practice socialization (and, let's be…
6 questions to ask yourself before getting a dog
By Emma Sarran Webster
As many pet owners will tell you, getting a dog can be one of the best experiences of your life. And if you wanted to, you could probably head to a shelter on a whim and adopt one today. But that doesn’t mean you should — at least not without…
How to bring your dog into work without pissing everyone off
By Emma Sarran Webster
These days, it seems like companies are constantly trying to one-up each other by offering employees work perks, from piles of free snacks to in-office happy hours. Arguably one of the best benefits touted by some places is the ability for people to…
7 people reveal how they actually managed to pay off their debt
By Emma Sarran Webster
Being saddled with a massive amount of financial debt can be a very isolating feeling. But unfortunately, it's a reality that tons of people deal with, whether it's due to student loans, medical bills, mortgages, or something else. No matter the…
Flying is bad for the environment. But will buying a carbon offset allow you to travel guilt-free?
By Emma Sarran Webster
For most of us, just living our daily lives means an almost constant increase in our carbon footprints, the amount of climate-polluting emissions we generate in the atmosphere. In fact, according to data published by Cool Effect, the average…
Everything you need to know about composting for the first time
By Emma Sarran Webster
Every year, Americans contribute millions of tons of trash to landfills, where it releases greenhouse gases that contribute to the increasingly dire climate crisis. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, of the 262 million tons of waste…
Cupping is said to take out toxins from your body — but does it really do that?
By Emma Sarran Webster
In June, Katy Perry released the music video for her single, "Never Really Over," in which the singer partook in an array of activities while at a wellness repost — including cupping therapy. At a private fan event ahead of the video's release,…
8 tips for keeping your dog from freaking out every time you leave the house
By Emma Sarran Webster
Dog lovers know all too well how much a pup can turn a rough day around; in fact, studies have shown “man’s best friend” can actually be a form of therapy, with dogs helping to decrease our anxiety just by being around us. But that doesn’t mean pets…