Garbage Talk
Every day millions of bags are placed in landfills. Furthermore, chemicals used to create plastic bags are carcinogenic and can cause liver, kidney, and brain damage. There is a sustainable alternative
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Microplastics-Its What’s On The Menu
Plastic tends to break down into tiny long-lasting fragments (usually less then 5 millimeters in size) called microplastics. Consequently microplastics are making their way into our bodies, which is causing numerous health problems. The solution to keeping microplastic out of the environment and our bodies is multifaceted, but attainable with enough commitment from the public.
The Air Freshener That I Breathe
Tick control began in the mid-1800s for both people and livestock. Subsequently, since 1967, chemical pesticides called acaricides have been used.
Dirty Laundry
Every day, people in the developed world pour toxic compounds into their washing machines. However, there are sustainable solutions.
A Window In Time
Annually, up to a billion birds die from window collisions in the United States. This is caused by birds’ poor contrast sensitivity. Fortunately, there are several solutions available to reduce this tragic outcome.
Dishwashing-The Inside Scoop
Dishwashing detergents employ chemicals that are destroying our bodies and the environment; however, there are green alternatives that can be utilized.
Paper and Prejudice
Trees can be used to create cheap paper products; however, the process creates harmful byproducts such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrous oxides, sulfur oxides, and methanol. In contrast, agricultural residues like corn stalks and sugarcane bagasse offer a more sustainable alternative for paper manufacturing.
A Cat by any Other Name
Free roaming cats are making the global ecosystem unsustainable. 1/5 of cat owners let them roam outside unimpeded. These cats kill 100’s of millions of native birds, reptiles and mammals every year. Many counties have tried various means to get rid of these cats.
Straws-Paper or Plastic?
Plastic straws are not sustainable, as their small size and polypropylene material make them difficult to recycle. As a result, they often end up in landfills, where they can take hundreds of years to decompose, or in oceans, harming marine life and polluting ecosystems. In the last three years, there has been a growing public awareness of these problems, leading to movements and legislation aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste.