Sustainability
Self-Sufficiency
When I was young, my sisters and I spent the majority of our time outside. My momma had a small farm consisting of chickens, ducks, horses, and a number of rescue dogs and cats. She also kept up a garden every year. She passed down the care of chickens for food, and canning, and chopping wood for the winter. I learned a lot from her, and continue her legacy for self-sufficient living. I believe this is the key to saving our planet from carbon waste.
Beck NachoFriesPublished 3 years ago in EarthReducing My Carbon Footprint Through Pawprints
The pandemic changed a lot of things for a lot of us. It really made us in my home look at what was essential to us and what really wasn’t. I always felt that we would manage it well because we “stock up” on things as a rule in routine shopping. I don’t like to go shopping to the main market frequently, so I’d stock up, and ship to the house since we live more rural. I’d go in for an order pick up about once every 5-6 weeks. I have a fridge in the garage and one in the house. So it’s always worked for us. Then the shortages started, and eventually everyone wanted to shop the way I always shopped by ordering online and grocery pick up, and I couldn’t even get a space reservation. Then you couldn’t change your ordering time slot. My status of importance dropped to zero. I had really gotten irritated over it because I loved this shopping methods for people were interfering with my life. This method kept me from dropping needless mountains of cash in Walmart on mindless shopping trips and out of the way of wayward screaming children for two years.
From Beginners to Veterans, Ride the Conservation Wave
Back in 1970, Gary Anderson won a logo contest and for the past half century the Mobis Workflow arrows have been synonymous with recycling and conservation (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse). The first thing anyone should do is get one of these plastic cans or something with this symbol and put it in the kitchen, bathroom, and where ever you will see it. It's easy relatively inexpensive and will get the ball rolling. You will start to make small changes that will add up in the long run to save our water and our land. It helps me every day. This jogs my awareness for how much waste I am personally responsible for creating. It is an awesome way to start. Thank you Mr. Anderson for kick starting the revolution of consciousness and conservation habits.
Holly YandlePublished 3 years ago in EarthLet's Save The Oceans And The World With A Little Change.
America is a land of abundance. We are approximately thirteen percent of the population of the planet and leave behind twenty-five percent of the world's carbon footprint through rampant and out-of-control consumerism. For years, in America, we have lived by the motto that “bigger is better. But, is it really better or just a sign of success and wanton recklessness. While there might not be “tons” that we can all do as individuals, there are many small things that can be done by all of us that would help in every area. Some of those things are as small as changing what we buy, how we buy it, what we drive, what we worship, and generally, just thinking before we act. If we stop treating the world as if it will forever exist in this abundant fashion then perhaps we’ll reverse the damages that have been done to our world, specifically our oceans. Here are a couple of things that I'm trying to do as my part of helping with this problem.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 3 years ago in Earth“Massked”
This outfit which is handmade using 155 recycled surgical masks that Katrina collected since March 2020 from her close family, friends and herself.
Katrina AnastasiaPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Need for Nuance in Sustainability Rhetoric
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019. On this particular trail, most thru-hikers don't carry hard-sided reusable water bottles or hydration bladders. I have tried both at various points in my hiking career, and neither the weight nor the irritation, respectively, were worth the hassle. Instead, most of us carry the kind of high-end plastic bottles of fancy water that you can buy for $2 at the grocery store in the beverage aisle—you know, the kind of bottle that every self-respecting person tries to shy away from nowadays.
Sarahmarie Specht-BirdPublished 3 years ago in EarthSimple Myths Unveiled About Going Solar
There are so many myths and misconceptions out there about solar panels and solar energy. Many question the practicality and legitimacy of solar energy without knowing the facts. It can be tough to sift through the opinions and voices of those who are for and against solar energy. With so many different people sharing their opinions, how can you know what is right? That is where we come in to help you out. The following article will walk through several common myths about solar panels and debunk any false information surrounding these conceptions.
The Hidden Jewel in the Thar Desert.
Amidst golden sand somewhere in the middle of the Thar Desert lies a beautifully crafted and well-ventilated school for girls. Protecting the students from the sultry sun that burns their skin in summer, this school was conceptualized by CTTA founder Micheal Daube.
Realty24LivePublished 3 years ago in EarthCatching the Wavelength
It started at the beach. When you're in a bathing suit, it helps to have something else to keep your mind on. Even when you're with people you love or are comfortable with, you're baring a lot. Don't get me wrong; I'm trying to get to that place where I simply don't care anymore, but it's tough. I often find myself adjusting my posture, pulling the fabric, sucking in. It's exhausting.
Rory DeMaioPublished 3 years ago in EarthDo What You Can, If You Can
I remember the moment I first became concerned about the state of our oceans. I was six and had just seen a commercial on Disney Channel about recycling plastic and they mentioned that you should be cutting up your six pack rings and showed how a dolphin's mouth can get stuck in one. Twenty years later and I still credit that commercial for why I insist on breaking every six pack ring to pieces. Looking back on this girl, it's not surprising that I am the way I am now. Environmental activist at six, vegetarian at nine, marine biologist wannabe by twelve; I definitely had a certain vibe growing up.
Shae MorenoPublished 3 years ago in EarthCorporate Waste
I know that there are a lot of people that take their carbon footprint very seriously at home, I do as well. I wonder how many people do what they can at work as well. I had to make some changes to my company just to feel comfortable working there. There are still a lot more that need to be made, but I feel like I am on the right track.
What Composting Taught Me
It started with a project for an environmental science class. I was someone who struggled with gen ed credits in college. They were s boring, and I didn't see the importance of taking a million and one math, science, and sociology classes in order to get my degree and become a full-time writer. But here I was anyway, signing up for what was reportedly the easiest science credit I could score. It was even an online course!
Monique MartinPublished 3 years ago in Earth