The Environmental Impact of Hemp – Is Hemp Sustainable?
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The Environmental Impact of Hemp – Is Hemp Sustainable?

One of the most promising sustainable resources is hemp, a hardy and renewable harvest crop that has been farmed by man since 8000 BCE. It has long been an essential crop in America, with the first plantings in Jamestown, Virginia. Everything from textiles to pioneer wagon covers to the Declaration of Independence was created using hemp.   Previous generations…

The Environmental & Social Effects of E-Waste (With Facts & Statistics)
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The Environmental & Social Effects of E-Waste (With Facts & Statistics)

As you would expect, electronic waste (also known as e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices. This can include items like cell phones, tablets, computers, TVs, or any other electronics that are no longer needed or used by the owner.  These old electronic items must be disposed of properly to avoid the damaging effects of e-waste…

Are Diapers Environmentally Friendly? (Environmental Impact Facts)
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Are Diapers Environmentally Friendly? (Environmental Impact Facts)

If you’ve ever had to take care of a baby, then you know that they need a lot of diapers. So, what exactly is the environmental impact of diapers, and are they environmentally friendly? The short answer is that disposable diapers are not eco-friendly. They are single-use products that are not biodegradable. Billions of them…

8 Ways Warmer Oceans Will Affect Sea Life
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8 Ways Warmer Oceans Will Affect Sea Life

Climate change, which causes rising ocean temperatures and strange weather events, is a hot topic under debate by countries across the globe. Several countries have already adopted environmentally friendly practices with the goal to go carbon neutral within the next decade. Greenhouse emissions cause warmer average temperatures, and subsequently, warmer oceans. The ocean has absorbed…

Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion (With Facts and Statistics)
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Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion (With Facts and Statistics)

In today’s age of the internet, fashion fads (trends) swing around faster than ever before. One day we’re posing for social media in oversized graphic tees, and the next we’re opting for striped cotton. As people keep up with fashion trends, they want to buy the same popular clothes at affordable prices. This leads companies…

The Impact of Toilet Paper on the Environment (Effects & Facts)
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The Impact of Toilet Paper on the Environment (Effects & Facts)

We use toilet paper every day in the western world, and it’s something that we barely think about. So, I started wondering: how does our use of toilet paper affect the environment? After toilet paper is flushed, it will eventually biodegrade. This means that unless there is a leak in your sewage system, toilet paper…

How Does Plastic Pollution Enter the Ocean? (Explained)
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How Does Plastic Pollution Enter the Ocean? (Explained)

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…

How Do Microplastics Affect The Environment?
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How Do Microplastics Affect The Environment?

Plastic contamination has become one of the world’s greatest challenges to solve. The world produces millions of tonnes of plastics each year, most of which is immediately discarded after only one use. When combined with our habit of littering, this means that huge amounts of plastic waste end up littered on the streets, or worse, in our oceans. Once plastic…

What is Green Woodworking? Techniques, Tools, and How to Get Started
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What is Green Woodworking? Techniques, Tools, and How to Get Started

Woodworking as an industry has a tedious relationship with the eco-friendly movement and sustainable living. We all love our planet and want to work in a sustainable way, but the tools and materials used in industrial woodworking leave a heavy burden behind them. There is some good news though. Green woodworking, a very old technique considered…

Why Do Droughts Happen? — Causes, Effects, and 7 Ways to Help
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Why Do Droughts Happen? — Causes, Effects, and 7 Ways to Help

Droughts happen when rain insufficiency hits a place for a long period of time, hence causing an acute water shortage. Though often confused with the dry spell, droughts often last longer and are more dangerous.  Prolonged drought can cause a serious economic crisis while also posing threats to the human population and other living creatures…