A large amount of the plastic that we produce ends up polluting the the environment, in particular our oceans. Much of the plastic that we use eventually reaches the ocean, collecting in garbage piles like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In fact, between 4.8 and 12.7 million metric tonnes of plastic ends up in the…
Many restaurants have banned plastic straws due to their harmful effects on the environment, and have switched to paper alternatives instead. But, are paper straws really better for the environment? The answer isn’t as simple as you may think: While it’s true that paper straws aren’t as harmful as plastic straws, this doesn’t mean that…
When it comes to making your home self-sustainable, the first concept that goes through most people’s minds are solar panels. However, there’s another way to make your home produce solar energy – the concept of solar roof tiles, also known as solar shingles. So, what exactly are solar roof tiles? Solar roof tiles (or solar…
With electricity prices expected to rise over the coming years, homeowners are searching for ways to save on utility bills. As trends are shifting towards incorporating sustainable energy sources into daily life, many are considering investing in solar energy. Not only does it provide a way to reduce the expense on bills, but it can…
Adopting a vegan lifestyle means that you abstain from eating any kind of animal product and also avoid using any products that were derived from an animal. The vegan lifestyle is most often recognized with dietary implementations, cutting out not just meat, but also eggs and dairy products. While it can be a large lifestyle…
The bottled water industry has grown rapidly over the past few years. Today, the convenience of disposable water bottles means that we can find bottled water almost everywhere we go. It’s no question that plastic bottles (and bottled water) are bad for the environment. Not only do they require a lot of energy to manufacture,…
This year, the world will see the highest rates of electronic waste in history. Unfortunately, our infrastructure for dealing with e-waste has not caught up to the rapid growth and innovation of the modern electronics industry. As a responsible consumer, it is important to do your part and prevent old electronics from becoming hazardous electronic…
During the past few months, many fast-food restaurants and even entire cities have pledged to ban plastic straws. Plastic straws have quickly become a symbol of the world’s unnecessary reliance on plastic. Even more, they have become a symbol of plastic’s horrific effects on the environment. Plastic straws cause pollution and damage to the environment…
These days, nearly everyone is looking for ways to save money and to help the environment. One of the best ways we can do this is to reduce the amount of energy we use in our daily lives. Kitchens, because of their frequent use and the many appliances, are among the most energy-consuming areas of…
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Water is a renewable resource. We all know about the water cycle, where water on Earth gets circulated and recycled naturally. So, why is it so important for us to conserve water if it gets naturally recycled? And, why are there places like California, USA that keep on suffering water shortages? The short answer is…