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         Plastics have become a major environmental issue on our planet. They are found in all parts of our life, and the disposable plastics that ...

          Plants and animals are integral to forest ecosystems and provide countless ecosystem services to humans. If forests ceased to exist huma...

          For those of us who are aggressively eco-conscious, it can be difficult to bring awareness to our less “green” friends. It’s great to ur...

            Kitchens and plastic have been as inseparable as salt and pepper. Plastic is the material of choice for bottles, bags, straws, stirrer...

    Choosing to be environmentally friendly isn’t a selfless thing. However, by choosing to play your part in helping the planet you may learn som...

          One of the best ways to combat climate change is to fill your garden with as many trees, shrubs, and other plants as possible. Whether a...

        The environmental impact of fashion waste is overwhelming. And as most garments are made from oil-based materials like polyester – 22.67 b...

        The more exposure to nature you have in your daily life, the more likely you are to behave in environmentally friendly ways, such as recycl...

      Exploring the outdoors can be intriguing for many, but for many environmental conservation is not at the top of their minds. Every person th...

 

A water footprint is an indicator that looks at both direct and indirect water use of an individual, business, community, city or country.   

Ecologist Mark Browne at the University College Dublin found that that 85 percent of the microfibers discovered on shorelines were human-made materials commonly used in synthetic apparel made from such fabrics as polyester and acrylic. 

 

If you’re serious about living lightly, think about making some changes to the way you buy new goods and get rid of your old ones. Over time, these simple shifts can add up to a big difference.