Americans drink 97 billion bottles of bottled water each year. And, this number is still increasing rapidly year after year. Bottled water is deemed by many as a safer, tastier, and higher quality alternative to tap water. But, is this really the case? As a matter of fact, tap water is actually just as safe as…
There are many benefits of using hydroponic growing over the traditional soil method of growing. In this article, we’ll cover the environmental benefits of hydroponic farming. But, before we begin talking about the benefits, let’s go over what hydroponics is first for those who may not know. What Is Hydroponic Growing and Hydroponics? Hydroponics is the process…
Plastic contamination of the natural environment has now reached epidemic levels, with particular concern surrounding tiny ‘microplastic’ particles. How might microplastics affect human health? And, how can you possibly avoid them?
The leaders from seven of the world’s leading industrialized countries met this month (June 8-9, 2018) at the G7 Summit in Quebec, Canada to discuss potential solutions to climate change. Given this historic meeting, it seems like a good time to explain how rubbish removal (also known as garbage collection) contributes to our climate change problem. Furthermore,…
As the human population of planet earth continues to grow, we impact our environment more and more. Greater volumes of waste, higher demand for food and water, and increasing population pressures are just some of the concerns for people of the future, and there is a growing pressure on ecologists to investigate the impact of…
Electronic waste (e-waste) is discarded electrical or electronic devices. Improper disposal and processing of this waste can lead to adverse human and environmental damages. There are now more gadgets than the number of people around the world.
A small, plastic straw – It’s something that comes with most beverages that we order, often without us noticing. Though at first this small straw may not seem like a lot, when its usage is added up, plastic straws create a big problem for the environment.
Here’s something you might not know—there are eco-friendly, reusable feminine hygiene products. These include things like menstrual cups and cloth menstrual pads, and for whatever reason, a lot of people don’t know about them.
Learn how to save energy and money by effectively using the sun’s natural light to light up your home. This infographic shows you the benefits of natural light and how can take advantage of it in your home!
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If you live anywhere near people and sidewalks, you’ve probably seen pieces of old chewing gum stuck to the pavement. And whether you use chewing gum or not, it’s obvious that there’s a problem when 80% to 90% of chewing gum isn’t disposed of properly. So, what the heck happens to that gum stuck on…