What Are Microplastics? Microplastics are plastic debris that measures less than five millimetres, or 0.2 inches, in diameter. These tiny plastic particles have been found in our oceans, soil, and even in the air. According to the United States National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration, microplastics are so small that they move straight through water filtration…
Microplastics are small pieces or fragments of plastic waste. They are generally classified as any plastic particles that are less than 5mm (0.2in) long. For reference, 5mm is a about the length of a grain of rice. Did you know that the average person consumes 50,000 microplastics per year? Today, we’ll get into the origins…
Fishkeeping has been on the rise over the years. An aquarium (and pet fish) are a beautiful addition to any home. So, how can you create and maintain an aquarium is beautiful, yet energy-efficient and eco-friendly? In general, it’s best to be minimalist and simple with the aquarium and fish that you purchase. In this…
We all know that normal paper can be recycled. But, does that mean that paper straws are also recyclable, and therefore eco-friendly? In theory, paper straws made out of pure paper can be recycled. However, this doesn’t mean that all paper straws are actually recycled by recycling facilities. In fact, the majority of paper straws…
Many people are shifting to renewable and clean energy to power up their homes, due to the fact that they can help keep the environment clean and healthy while spending less money on electricity. People switching to solar power are presented with a choice to either stay on the grid with a grid-tied solar system,…
According to some estimates, Americans use between 170 million and 390 million plastic straws every single day. Most of these straws eventually end up in an ocean, where they collect in garbage patches or break down into dangerous microplastics. Plastic straws can also be mistaken for food by turtles and other marine animals. Once swallowed,…
Conserving energy is a great way to help the environment and save a lot of money at home too (from electricity and utility bill savings). In this article, I’ll be showing you some of the top 21 ways you can make your home more energy-efficient, and conserve energy at the same time. I’ll also be…
Nowadays we have a rainbow of options when it comes to the surface we sleep on, so it’s easy to forget about the small details that make our snooze comfortable and healthy. If we look back at our prehistoric ancestors, they used a rudimentary type of mattress, built using organic materials (leaves, branches, straw, wool,…
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Plastic straws are everywhere we look. We use them to drink beverages at home and we get them at almost every restaurant. Recently, however, plastic straws have been the subject of many plastic bans in an attempt to help the environment. But should plastic straws really be banned? And will a plastic straw ban actually…
Your ecological footprint is the impact of your lifestyle choices or activities measured in terms of the land required to sustain your use of natural resources. If everyone on Earth lived like the average American, we would need 4 Earths worth of land to sustain humanity (BBC). This is very telling of the changes that…