Judith Villarreal

Judith Villarreal is a professional copywriter with a wide range of subject expertise. She has written about sustainability, environmental issues, medieval warhorses, travel, food and luxury branding. When she isn't writing, she can be found with her husband walking their two small weenie dogs, Mr. Willy Wonka and Glinda the Good Puppy. Connect with Judith at judith_ivane@utexas.edu.

Articles by Judith Villarreal

• The surprisingly easy (and cheap) ways to eliminate food waste

  Thursday, April 20, 2017

  ​With the number of fashionable farm-to-table restaurants popping up around the United States, it's easy to see why the word "fresh" has become somewhat of a buzzword in the culinary industry. The very concept of farm-to-table is appealing in that it conjures up the idea that the meal plated in front of you is free of chemicals, pesticides and other added substances. It sounds like the healthiest choice, which is why people are taught to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and meats when shopping for groceries for the week.

• 66 percent of the world faces water shortages every year

  Friday, April 07, 2017

  While it has been known for some time that the world water crisis is among the top three global problems, we now have a more accurate number and percentage of people who are currently facing this problem. The true scale and severity of water shortages around the globe have emerged from a recent study done by the University of Twente in the Netherlands.

• How worried should you be about artificial turf and your kids?

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017

  From after-school sports to your child's daycare playground, artificial grass has quickly become the preferred material surface for schools, sports fields and recreational parks because it is low maintenance and cost-efficient. Drought-resistance artificial turf can save homeowners, school boards and recreation departments from the costly expense of watering grass to keep it healthy and green.