Sustainability
Eat less beef - save Planet Earth!
Eating much less meat – especially beef – would be an excellent way in which everyone could help the save the planet. The desire of human beings to eat meat is having a devastating impact on the planet we live on. This is not only because of the destructive pattern of land use that results but also because of the behaviour of the vast numbers of animals that are reared for food.
John WelfordPublished 3 years ago in EarthIt's Now Or Never
It had become such a concern of mine many years ago, approximately twenty-five years to be exact. I found myself in the bottom of my own self- reflection pool where my subconscious rules what my waking self had trouble understanding. My biggest fear wasn't my carbon footprint , it was the fact that we have a system that seems broken but really isn't it was designed to bring us to ruin, that is all we have come to learn about how we are more or less divine, but react as nothing more than all-consuming viruses, capable of consuming, devouring and destroying everything, including the world in which we live. I personally hated biochemical threats of warfare, especially when there really wasn't anything worth fighting for from that point of view. So being raw was probably a good thing inasmuch as a clean slate can hold more than a full slate of misguided preconceived notions about how we should live our lives.
Hoyt Douglas BattlesPublished 3 years ago in EarthWhy do We Need to Reduce Plastic Usage Now More Than Ever?
According to statistics from Statista, global plastic production totalled 359 million metric tonnes in 2018. The UK produced 99 kilograms of plastic waste per person, per year, second only to the US, which produce 105 kilograms.
Jack JohnsonPublished 3 years ago in EarthIf It’s Yellow
Oceans are fed by rivers. A river runs through the small town I grew up in. This river has taught me a lot down through the years.
Paula ShabloPublished 3 years ago in EarthBleeding On The Run, Sustainable Periods While Traveling
A little background, I am a bleeding human. I also travel a lot and care about the planet. I know that period products are horrendous, not only for the people who use them (and their bodies) but for the planet (and her celestial body).
Julie MoonPublished 3 years ago in EarthSmall Ripples Make Big Waves
In our current climate- social, political, and yes, environmental- going more eco-friendly is a big talk of the town. A lot of pressure is put on daily life, rather than the large companies that are truly responsible for the state of our world. This focus needs to change in order to truly protect our planet, however, it doesn't hurt to implement some of these changes in the small scale too. This can also assist, and put pressure on these big companies, as we stop giving them our money.
Covid: How I learned to Reduce My Use
The one thing Covid-19 helped me do was to reduce my carbon footprint. Along with the rest of the world, my daily routine changed a lot, almost over night. Many of the things I used to do every day, which contributed to my carbon footprint, ceased to exist. So, reducing my carbon footprint was pretty easy. I didn't really have a choice. My goal for the remainder of 2021 is to see how many things that became part of my Covid-19 routine, which resulted in minimizing my carbon footprint, I can reasonably sustain.
Wendy SandersPublished 3 years ago in EarthConservationism versus Environmentalism
In simplest terms, conservationism includes environmentalism and not the opposite. Self interest groups which include political ideoligies, many NGOs (Non Government Organizations, out of the United Nations, etc.) and a pleathra of non profit organizations constantly manipulate, skew and out right lie for monetary gain, political power and ideological influence. (note: the average non profit organization keeps 95% of donations for administration and expenses! The most recent atrocity has been censored by media and social media. The leader of the the group BLM has purchased multi millions in real estate mostly in white neighborhoods!)
John Charles HarmanPublished 3 years ago in EarthComposting Consciousness: Where’s the best place to do it?
With Earth Day behind us, you may be thinking about the environment a little more. From using paper straws to reusable water bottles, saving the Earth has become a priority for many. One growing trend to help you become more environmentally friendly is composting. Composting creates organic material by combining dead plant parts and water with your waste and scraps, that definition according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The point of composting is so the organic material created can be used to cut down on methane emissions from landfills and also help plants grow.
Pam JannesPublished 3 years ago in EarthHow to “sea” change
Being in a born and raised Californian, I have learned the importance of the environment as well as wanting to keep our world blue and green. But, can we also make it clean? Maintaining a clean planet will have a huge impact on us because it can only be beneficial. Examples:
Our ocean is in crisis!
The weather is getting warmer and the beach is calling. You pack your towels, snacks, and sunscreen. Chatter about boogie boarding and sandcastle building fills the air. But you arrive at the beach only to find your favorite spot speckled with plastic containers, newspapers, and food wrappers. What's going on? Our ocean provides us with oxygen to breathe, drives our climate and weather, brings rain to the farmlands, and food to our table. Our seas offer us recreation, transportation, protein, medicine, energy, and unrelenting beauty. But experts agree, our ocean is in crisis. Luckily, it isn’t too late to make a difference.
Rebecca Lynn IveyPublished 3 years ago in EarthThe Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Less Wasteful Existence
I’m lazy. Don’t get me up early. Don’t give me too many things to do per day. Let me meander through life at my own pace. I’m also a chronic worrier. I freak out about what’s in my food, what’s in my hair products and what’s going to happen to the world if we don’t stop using so much stuff!
Kelley SteadPublished 3 years ago in Earth