this website introduces many environmental topics. this particular one talks about cigarettes and their nasty butts. most people just toss on the ground. this article introduces ideas to prevent that.
Here are a few tips on how we as consumers can contribute to food sustainability. Even though the article is a European one, does not mean we cannot take some notes.
This article explains the importance of sustainable fisheries and how exspensive it is to become certified as a sustainable fishery. The Author is aiming towards other fish packaging companies, to encourage them to help the fishery companies they rely on for fish to become sustainable.
This is a website that introduces the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). This group of people want to be sure that the agriculture being farmed is safe and healthy.
This website/article is about how Americans can recycle paper. It tells how it helps to recycle paper and what is done with the paper. Also it gives information on how to recycle paper. It gives other information on how schools can start programs on recycling, local recycling collectors by where a person lives. This website is very helpful for recycling paper and helping people do it.
Sustainability is defined here. We are given a picture which demonstrates the three spheres of sustainability including environmental, Social, and Economic at Vanderbilt University. These are possible ideas our society could use as well.
This article suggests different strategies to limit our population. Heavily taxing everyday consumer items may help lower population. If the population lowers than the likely hood of lowering the impact is low.
This website is home to individuals who work with companies to create solutions to problems concerning sustainability. They can be hired to work with a company and create custom solutions to the problems with sustainable methods a company may be experiencing.
This is a pretty good article. It is sad how they mentioned that chemicals which were banned in the U.S. and Europe for being toxic are now starting to be used in developing countries. It is sad to know that there are companies out there worried more about their pockets of "one"(the company) rather then the health and lives of thousnds of people.
This website is designed by the community of mesa with concerns toward community sustainability solutions. This website provides ideas, suggestions and has information on community programs for individuals who want to be part of the solution.
This site focuses on sustainability on a state-wide level. It has an abundance of information on sustainable programs and issues. It talks about sustainability in many areas and gives solutions and ideas for ways in which people can and are being sustainable everyday.
Arizona is a good state to be considered a sustainable state. Becuase of the sun and how it provides power with solar engery. Arizona is in the best position and hits the brightest spot of the sun, that's why it's so bright here. Thus leading to a lot of solar pannels being put up.
In this website a article is written by Grace Interlichia, the article explains that people often mistake sustainability for giving up living pleasures such as desired foods, homes and cars. But in reality its not giving up what people loath but instead creating a better way to live by fuel friendly cars and sustainable farming.
This article gives readers insight to our aim of living style sustainably. For example transportation, and farming. There are also other recommended articles to read relating to this topic.
The S. F. S. is a series of international summits that focuses on the leading issues such as sustainability and eco-labels, like Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified, etc.
This article talks about the effects of waste that is created by the animals in industrial size farms. The gases that are poisoning the envirornment and the people .
By Colquhoun's estimate, his field can fill about 3 million 8 ounce cans of carrots. He is bothered that see a considerable amount get left behind. According to the University of Arizona studies in 2004, they estimate that food waste might be closer to 50 percent.
This article talks about how food waste has increased over the years. It gives some suggestions on what we can do to prevent food waste. It also mentions how fresh products make most of household waste and how restaurants contribute to the food waste.
This is a very interesting article. It talks about a restaurant in Australia that requires you to eat all of your food otherwise you are given a fine and told not to return. This is their part in helping reduce food waste with an interesting spin on it.