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Every piece of plastic or paper garbage you have ever thrown away still exists, on this planet, in our soil or our oceans. It’s all still out there, and now it is choking our oceans and killing our wildlife. It causes disastrous outcomes as well as higher CO2 emissions, so waste is a key contributor to climate change as well.
Cyclones, hurricanes, or typhoons are among the most widespread natural hazards on the planet. They can last up to ten days. This meteorological phenomenon corresponds to strong tropical storms with winds up to 380 km/h, heavy rain and intense swells. They form when warm, moist air moves over the ocean.
Ecosystems refer to the interactions between the living things (plants, animals, fungus) and other components of the environment such as soil, water, and rain. Humans are also an integral part of the ecosystems. They form part of it and depend on it for survival. Nowadays, technological progress develops at such a rapid pace that it endangers the sustainability of natural resources.
Biodegradable and compostable products are the next step forward when it comes to protecting our environment from any sort of pollution or disastrous consequences. Hence, as our mission is to reduce waste and be as close to zero-waste as possible, there are certain tips and ideas below to change our mindset from using plastic to eco-friendly products which are easy to use, comfortable, reliable and economical.
What do we call a wrong act on the environment? A wrong act is any activity conducted by an individual, company or community that can be detrimental to the environment. We are going to name 3 wrong acts that some people do almost spontaneously which lead to environmental degradation.
Less than 30% of the 25,000 tons of plastics generated each year in Europe are recyclable. Of the 75% of plastics produced that become waste, only 9% are recycled. Moreover, very often the waste ends up in the oceans. This means that we could find more plastic waste than fish in the oceans by 2025 if things don’t change.
We all have in our house some items that we don’t use, or not anymore, which catches dust at the bottom of a cupboard. These are items of our childhood, some household appliances which doesn’t really work anymore, or even a gift that was given to you but which you don’t like and you don’t intend to use. Hence, this resourceful article to help you render the useless into something more… practical. This will prevent you from wasting by throwing away an item that is still be usable. But first and foremost, it allows you to protect the planet, a core value that does not leave anyone indifferent. So, how use old and unused items in our daily life ?
De nos jours, il existe différentes façons de faire disparaître nos déchets, et les innovations ne cessent d’évoluer. Nous avons principalement le tri et le recyclage, qui, petit à petit s’imposent dans notre quotidien. Nous avons également la technique de l’incinération qui consiste à brûler les détritus afin de réduire la masse de ces derniers et produire ensuite de l’énergie. Cependant, l’incinération reste une technique délicate pour différentes raisons, notamment la pollution de l’air pour faire fonctionner les usines. En effet, le débat sur l’incinération des ordures est toujours remis en question. Cette solution est polluante et coûteuse. Alors, est-ce que la destruction des déchets vaut tous ces “effets secondaires” ?
Waste management has been a global concern that has encouraged various nations to think about how to implement recycling effectively. Recycling is the method of converting waste into valuable resources. The procedure involves several steps: the collection of old used items, their decontamination and their transformation into something completely new. The more individuals take into this practice, being more aware of the Earth’s resources and consciously evaluating of their recyclability, the easier the whole process.
As the beautiful festive Christmas is approaching, everyone is busy in the hustle and bustle of their lives. Looking for sustainable gifts or ways to waste less this Christmas? Here is a list of some absolutely easy and thoughtful ecological tips below that can help you to bring new initiatives. These Eco-friendly tips can help to prevent environmental damage and at the same time make a holly jolly sustainable Christmas.