Although our world is increasingly digital, we still use paper quite regularly in our daily lives for various reasons. And for those of us who still subscribe to print catalogs, magazines, and newspapers, we know how quickly they pile up. After they’re read, can we recycle them? Or is it all destined to end up… read more
Americans go through an inconceivable number of plastic bags per year: 100 billion. This requires about 12 million barrels of oil! Plastic harms human health and the environment, plus all that waste adds up on landfills, as incinerated trash, and as litter. So what can we do with all our plastic bags? Can we recycle… read more
Humans have always depended upon natural resources for our basic needs, building materials, and energy. But we’ve only just started to feel the consequences of using them on such a massive, worldwide scale. With a global population at an all-time high, we all must do our part to conserve our planet’s natural resources. What are… read more
We all know that planting trees is a sure-fire way to be environmentally friendly and that deforestation is bad for our planet. But what about trees makes them so beneficial? How do they help the planet earth and human society thrive? The following sections explain how trees stabilize ecosystems and support human civilizations. 20 Ways… read more
In 2018, the U.S. produced 292.4 million tons of solid waste, but only 69 million tons of materials were recycled that same year. The problem is because of single-use products made with components such as styrofoam, which are tossed as soon as they’ve served their purpose. So what should you do with styrofoam? Throw away… read more
Did you know that only half of 1% of Earth’s fresh water is accessible for human use? The remaining 2.5% of Earth’s freshwater is stored in glaciers, the atmosphere, or the soil – not cheaply or easily accessible. With 7.9 billion people on the planet, all of whom require water to function, we have to… read more
Plastic seems to be inescapable these days – it’s hard to believe that before the 1960s, it wasn’t widely used! Of course, plastic is a useful material that’s sturdy and easy to clean – but often it’s just not needed, especially in packaging. Plastic is a manmade product, and nature is doing its best to… read more
Recycling, instead of tossing items in the garbage, is an act that benefits generations to come. Reducing litter not only beautifies our land but also helps prevent ocean pollution from harming delicate underwater ecosystems. But figuring out what items are recyclable, where, and how, can require a bit of research. Each locality has its own… read more
We have the same home: Earth. We all share the duty to use our natural resources and energy wisely. But is environmental sustainability really achievable? Read on to fully understand the definition, its importance, its benefits and challenges, and how to become more sustainable. What is Environmental Sustainability? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental… read more