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Sustainability Myths: Does a Lighter Footprint Mean a Lower Standard of Living? " The G... - 1 views

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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ScienceDirect.com - Journal of Cleaner Production - Impact caps: why population, afflue... - 0 views

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Common Myths and Excuses About Recycling -BioHitech America - 0 views

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This article talks about how recycling is improving. It also states why it is good for our landfills also. Stating what others may believe, like recycling causes pollution and is not good for our landfills etc.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about how recycling is improving. It also states why it is good for our landfills also. Stating what others may believe, like recycling causes pollution and is not good for our landfills etc.</div>

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Report Finds Americans Wasteful of Food - 0 views

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Dana Gunders, at N.R.D.C. she is a project scientist who specializes in food and agriculture. She once stated "This issue has received very little attention in the U.S.," regarding Food Waste. Although some of the bare minimal such as, energy, land, and fresh water all take part in the production for the American consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dana Gunders, at N.R.D.C. she is a project scientist who specializes in food and agriculture. She once stated "This issue has received very little attention in the U.S.," regarding Food Waste. Although some of the bare minimal such as, energy, land, and fresh water all take part in the production for the American consumers.</div>

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Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill - 1 views

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Although there are many resources needed for food production, the smallest gesture towards saving food is an improvement. We need to utilize the most food possible in hopes to reduce our wastage by at least 15 percent. Twenty five million citizens do not have the means to get food on the tables, they could be fed by giving what we don't use or don't need.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Although there are many resources needed for food production, the smallest gesture towards saving food is an improvement. We need to utilize the most food possible in hopes to reduce our wastage by at least 15 percent. Twenty five million citizens do not have the means to get food on the tables, they could be fed by giving what we don't use or don't need.</div>

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Exhibits Collection -- Garbage - 0 views

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U.S. citizens have found ways to use their resources faster than they can be replaced. This being based on their every day routines, and interactions with food; one being that they waste approximately 4.6 pounds of trash a day. Environmentally speaking this is not headed in a good direction for America.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">U.S. citizens have found ways to use their resources faster than they can be replaced. This being based on their every day routines, and interactions with food; one being that they waste approximately 4.6 pounds of trash a day. Environmentally speaking this is not headed in a good direction for America.</div>

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2014: The Year Against Food Waste - 0 views

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A resolution passed at the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg designated 2014 as the "European Year Against Food Waste." With the resolution came a lofty goal: cut food waste in half by 2025, with help from awareness campaigns and other initiatives.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A resolution passed at the European Parliament meeting in Strasbourg designated 2014 as the "European Year Against Food Waste." With the resolution came a lofty goal: cut food waste in half by 2025, with help from awareness campaigns and other initiatives.</div>

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Wasted Food Equals Wasted Energy - 0 views

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We waste a tremendous amount of energy daily on transportation of food. This is due to consumers buying foods and not utilizing it. We waste in harvesting, food, money and transportation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We waste a tremendous amount of energy daily on transportation of food. This is due to consumers buying foods and not utilizing it. We waste in harvesting, food, money and transportation.</div>

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How School Food Affects the Environment - Upload Knowledge - 0 views

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Transportation of food creates a climate change in the environment. Carbon Dioxide is the largest contributor to the emissions in our air. Processed transported food has increased over the past fifty years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Transportation of food creates a climate change in the environment. Carbon Dioxide is the largest contributor to the emissions in our air. Processed transported food has increased over the past fifty years.</div>

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Real organic agriculture: Using human waste as fertilizer - 0 views

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A cheaper alternative for farmers is using human waste as fertilizer. This is something that has been done for centuries but in today's society is frowned upon.Urban dwellers wont go hungry with this fertilizer tactic, and there are benefits.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A cheaper alternative for farmers is using human waste as fertilizer. This is something that has been done for centuries but in today's society is frowned upon.Urban dwellers wont go hungry with this fertilizer tactic, and there are benefits.</div>

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HIGHLIGHTS OF "FOOD, LAND, POPULATION, AND THE U.S. ECONOMY - 0 views

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A visual is given based on the economy and its land and food production. A cause of America's larger food waste is the growing population. There is plenty of data to support the population growth too.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A visual is given based on the economy and its land and food production. A cause of America's larger food waste is the growing population. There is plenty of data to support the population growth too.</div>

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Food Waste - 0 views

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Help is given on ways to buy and prepare food to help you save food and money. The Environmental impact goes to waste as well when we waste food. The way we pack our foods needs to be more Green and environmentally friendly as well.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Help is given on ways to buy and prepare food to help you save food and money. The Environmental impact goes to waste as well when we waste food. The way we pack our foods needs to be more Green and environmentally friendly as well.</div>

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Food Wastage - Primary Cause of Hunger - 0 views

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Good points are brought up about the main reason for hunger, being wasting food. the people that suffer most from hunger are children. The countries that waste the most are the rich ones like America.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Good points are brought up about the main reason for hunger, being wasting food. the people that suffer most from hunger are children. The countries that waste the most are the rich ones like America.</div>

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Chilled Food Association challenges frozen emissions report - 0 views

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Comparing research between fresh food and frozen food. Data is given on how much emission is produced from each frozen meal that is made. Also data on refrigerant emissions are given as well.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Comparing research between fresh food and frozen food. Data is given on how much emission is produced from each frozen meal that is made. Also data on refrigerant emissions are given as well.</div>

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Where Do You Store Produce In Your Fridge For Maximum Shelf Life? - 1 views

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This article gives you tips on where to place specific foods in your fridge. This helps you get the longest lasting shelf life out of your foods. " waste not want not" utilizing your groceries to the fullest.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article gives you tips on where to place specific foods in your fridge. This helps you get the longest lasting shelf life out of your foods. " waste not want not" utilizing your groceries to the fullest.</div>

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Waste In America - 0 views

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This article talks about the statistics of food that is not eaten in America. Where we go wrong in our daily food tendencies. The decrease in food waste if we adjust our waste habits is also referenced here.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the statistics of food that is not eaten in America. Where we go wrong in our daily food tendencies. The decrease in food waste if we adjust our waste habits is also referenced here.</div>

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Top 10 Tips To Waste Less Food - 1 views

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This article explains and suggests multiple different alternatives for saving food in the house. Also to grocery shopping tips to avoid not using food. The author goes further to give different recipes for food that is past its due date.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains and suggests multiple different alternatives for saving food in the house. Also to grocery shopping tips to avoid not using food. The author goes further to give different recipes for food that is past its due date.</div>

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