Sustainability
The Earth Will Sweat Less
Ever wondered the newspapers your house collects are actually the doors for your input to the better future. The houses we live in are made of concrete which by the way are one of the major carbon emitting sources of green house gases and they can be easily replaced with materials like Fly Ash, Silica Fume, and Wood Ash typically called green alternative for conventional concrete. There are many more such cautious choices we make uncautiously. Let's embark on a journey where we can make better choices for a better world.
Mudit SharmaPublished 3 years ago in EarthHemp MVMNT is The Worlds First Hemp Watch
British eyewear brand Hemp Eyewear developed what they say is the world’s first hemp watch called Hemp MVMNT, which also features a pineapple leather strap.
25 Things I do to reduce my carbon footprint
Climate change is serious Climate Change is going to destroy the world if we do not make changes now, it’s going to make devastating consequences on not just humanity, but for the entire universe. The Earth will no longer become the wonderful planet of nature it once was.
Chloe GilholyPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Global Warming & Impact
A global war is raging over an ocean at the very top of the world. Global warming has affected the Arctic over the last three decades. While most of the world views this as a looming catastrophe, five Arctic nations stand to gain. As the ice melts, the United States, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Russia see an opportunity for new trading routes and potentially lucrative natural resource deals. This paper will explore the origins of this conflict and the consequences (dire and sound) of owning this resource-rich property.
Maulik BorsaniyaPublished 3 years ago in EarthMy Lifetime Love Affair With Cotton
When I'm asked what items of clothing I'd like to see come back in fashion, I'd easily say all-cotton baggy, comfortable jeans and cargo pants for women with lots of big pockets... and maybe 100% cotton over-sized t-shirts, not too high on the neckline but not so low that my bra is exposed.
Julia SchulzPublished 3 years ago in EarthYou Gotta Put Your Behind In Your Past
My wish is not for the reinvigoration of one specific style. What I seek is a return to simpler times when clothing was made by an individual, rather than purchased from a fast-fashion site or big brand store. A time when each article of clothing was unique and made with love.
The Creative ChimeraPublished 3 years ago in EarthSimple Ways You Can Start Living More Sustainably
I was cleaning out my refrigerator before my weekly farmers market trip and realized I waste a lot of food! I was so disappointed in myself while throwing away produce I had never even touched and that I had so many plans for such as making a delicious Moroccan recipe called Zaalouk. I let the eggplant rot and the bok choy that I wanted to make a shrimp stir fry with wilted. So did the lettuce that I was going to use for my lunch salads. I got so preoccupied with work and errands that I did not have the energy to cook like I wanted to and let all that good food go to waste and was literally throwing away my money.
Meagan A. CulbersonPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Walking Life
I live exactly 2.1 miles from the school where I teach. It takes me roughly 43 minutes to walk, 15 minutes to bike, and 7 minutes to drive.
Deirdre AnnaPublished 3 years ago in Earth- Third Place in Wave Makers Challenge
Boycott Green Washing
“Oh, look at the cute little ducklings they are rescuing from oil spills. They really do care about the planet.” Have you ever had this thought while considering what dish soap to purchase? I hate to say it, but if you have, you are a victim of greenwashing. Greenwashing is how corporate entities make themselves look good at a glance, creating a positive public persona in order to sell more products. In this article, I am going to share a few companies to consider boycotting for the health of our oceans and our planet—and you, the consumer of those products.
Kelsey ReichPublished 3 years ago in Earth How "green" is your diet?
An article in the “Times Magazine” (the London newspaper’s weekend colour supplement), posed some very interesting questions on the subject of whether we could all do a lot more to get our carbon footprints under control by adjusting our personal diets. The article was based on research in a book by Professor Sarah Bridle, an astrophysicist turned environmentalist, who has come up with amazing (and highly disturbing) facts and figures relating to the impact that our food choices make on global emissions of greenhouse gases, which in turn lead to global warming and ocean acidification.
John WelfordPublished 3 years ago in EarthIs solar power the answer?
There is a sense in which all energy is solar energy. Every energy source we have on planet Earth derives originally from the Sun, although there could be arguments over those that depend on the heat trapped deep down in the Earth’s mantle and core. Every gallon of fuel you use started out as zillions of life-forms that derived their energy from the rays of the Sun.
John WelfordPublished 3 years ago in EarthWaste Not Want Not
Are you recycling, repurposing, and reducing the consumption of our natural resources? Are you taking care of our environment? Have you thought about what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and protect our oceans from being destroyed? If not, you should. Perhaps, you don't like to make waves, or you think it's too much work. Believe me, our environment and our natural resources are worth saving and protecting.
Babs IversonPublished 3 years ago in Earth