Sustainability
The Wellness Practice of Repurposing Goods and Buying Second Hand
It's crucial to be aware of where our dollars are going. When it comes to spending our money, we have more control than we realize. Being responsible for our environment and the earth means shopping at small businesses to help those around you. Small businesses and supporting local business are a way to help our friends and neighbors. Reusing goods is a thoughtful way to show gratitude for what is already available and not produce more. Be mindful when you make purchases. Think about the origin of the item. Is the item you're buying supporting someone else who is suffering? Is it possible that someone was underpaid and overworked to make the item you want? Is the item really worth its retail price? What was the cost of producing this item? These are the questions to ask when buying new items.
By Hannah Wilkins4 years ago in Earth
Best Way How to Make an Indoor Greenhouse Structure
Why Build Small Tiny Portable Greenhouses? However, some do not have the yard space for a greenhouse – even the tiniest of greenhouses. This is where it comes in. You can finally grow all the plants you want.
By Whitney 'Mattress Mike' Segura4 years ago in Earth
Fast Fashion and the Effects it has on the Environment and How We can Save our Planet.
Background Fashion in general is defined as “the making or shaping of the appearance of the body by means of clothing and adornment in a way that expresses aesthetic ideals that are continually subject to change” according to an article titled ‘Fashion: Origins and Development’ written by Lourdes Font and Beth McMahon. Before the 1800s, the creation of clothing was a slow process, as sheep were farmed for wool and that wool was weaved and slowly turned to shirts, dresses and pants. Thankfully, during the Industrial Revolution new textile machines and factories were created in which sped up the process of clothing production according to an article titled ‘Fashion History Lesson: The Origins of Fast Fashion’ by Sara Idacavage. Fast fashion is dated back to 1989 when Anne-Marie Schiro wrote an article, where she talks about the opening of Zara in New York. She calls the Spanish company a ‘fast fashion’ one since the store is restocked every three weeks with the latest trends in which everyone wanted a taste of according to an article titled ‘Two New Stores the Cruise Fashion’s Fast Lane’ written by Anne-Marie Schiro. In addition, H&M opened its first store in the US in 2000 and that was another revolutionary beginning for fast fashion companies as Americans began to believe that cheap is chic and this idea was globalized according to Ruth La. Ferla in the article ‘’Cheap Chic’ Draws Crowds on 5th Ave’.
By Natalie G.4 years ago in Earth
Sustainability and the Bottom Line
Climate change is, hands down, one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century but it is also an opportunity for businesses to participate in a wave of positive change. Climate action is certainly capital intensive but with changing consumer and investor behaviors, stricter government regulations, and soaring resource prices, being good has never been more profitable!
By Rishi Rathi4 years ago in Earth
Adani Gujarat loses out to Gujarat Gas on city gas distribution network
Its India-based diversified organization includes 6 publicly traded companies. It has built a portfolio of world-class transport and utility infrastructure that is available throughout India. Adani Group's headquarters is in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India.
By Shivan Pillai4 years ago in Earth
Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Farm is a 200-year old, family-run farm nestled in the heart of the Bolton countryside. For more than a decade, we’ve been successfully converting our farm into a popular wedding venue with a rustic charm that draws couples from all over the county. To find out why most people say that Smithills Farm is one of the best wedding venues they’ve ever seen and what makes our weddings so special
By Melissa Cheung4 years ago in Earth
How can I reduce my carbon footprint?
How can I help to reduce my carbon footprint? What would you think of if I say 22.000? You might think this is an amount of money, a measurement, a distance. It’s a bit more cumbersome, is the average lifespan of a human being, 22.000 days. With a population that’s growing at a striking pace. How can we give something to planet earth? Humankind needs to be fed, transported and even entertained daily. The demand is rising, but the question is… Are we willing to do something? What can we do? First, let’s find out what carbon footprint really is.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
The Dark Side of Environmentalism
The Ministry for the Future Kim Stanley Robinson's book is not one that praises ecoterrorists. It actually manages to avoid this subject on most of its pages. The dark side of the story, which focuses on the eponymous ministry over the next few centuries, is the key to transitioning Earth into a peaceful and sustainable future.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Earth
The (not so) silent threat of noise pollution
Have you even wonder why sometimes it’s so difficult for you to get some proper sleep? Our over-stimulated senses keep us tossing and turning all night long, making of something as natural as sleeping burdensome. Are we aware of what’s keeping us in a constant state of alert? According to some scholars, one of the main causes is noise pollution. Why don’t we dive head first and find the meaning of this peril to our health?
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
