Tired of the hyper-consumer society, some people are embarking on the adventure of zero waste. Still unknown, this way of life does not lack arguments in its favor. Respect the environment The current situation requires a reduction in household waste. Recycling, composting, and reuse is becoming increasingly important to sustain our future. Reducing waste means:…
What is Inert Waste
Summary What is inert waste? Two types of inert waste Examples of inert waste Inert waste: how is it recovered? Process of recycling inert waste Inert waste is part of non-hazardous waste for the environment. It is the result of construction activities (construction and public works). Inert waste is waste which is neither biologically nor…
10 Plants That Are Harmful
Mother Nature, at times it is benevolent like real mother but some other times it gets as tough as it can get. Life is beautiful and in order to protect it, nature has developed a defense mechanism into all living beings. Some of the living species have developed a defense system, which is vicious enough…
A Guide to Using Plastic Containers
What are PET bottles? Did you know that you are not supposed to reuse the plastic bottles that soda and water come in? These bottles, typically have a plastic identification code #1, which is made from a plastic known as polyethylene terephthalate. #1 bottles are also known as PET bottles; they are usually clear in…
Why are Bees Important to our Planet
There are approximately twenty thousand different species of bees, but when you picture one, a striped black and yellow furry insect comes to mind. Interestingly, the largest of bees is around 40 millimeters long while the shortest is just 2 millimeters, but even the smallest of bees are vital to the planet. And, in this…
6 Things No One Will Tell You About Deforestation
As we know that deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from the land for it to be converted into a non-forest use, it can involve the conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or for urban usage. Tropical rain-forests are somehow the ones to be eradicated by deforestation, resulting in…
Visible Climate Change Effects to Everyone
Have you ever heard someone complaining about the harshest winter they’ve ever faced or the hottest summer they’ve known in their entire life? Well, believe these people, especially if someone who has been on this planet for over 40 years, they have seen the real change happening and here it’s about the climate. For over…
14 Hike Hacks Every Hiker Needs
Whether you’re planning to tackle a local trail or a more adventurous hiking expedition like climbing Mount Everest, every hiker can always benefit with some hike hacks and tips that can not only help them achieve their destination but also make for a more enjoyable voyage. Biodegradable Tape One of the worst fears of every…
How Hemp Plastic Can Save the World
The world continues to use plastic when hemp is, by all means, a better alternative. In this post, we will have a look at how hemp plastic could save our planet from further pollution. Normally, it takes between 500-1,000 years for plastic to degrade. There is so much plastic thrown away every day that it…
Let’s Know More About Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Recycling
With everyone around the world becoming environmentally conscious, there is the thing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste that preoccupies almost everyone. According to Wikipedia, hazardous wastes are wastes that have substantial or potential threats to public health and the environment. Hazardous wastes are most of the times industrially produced, and these are responsible for the…