National parks are probably one of the best things ever invented. They preserve the best of our country’s landscape, preserve it for the wildlife and for future generations. Parks are places you can go, with no buildings, traffic or, if you wish, other people. They are places where we can save our past and protect […]
The Future of Sustainable Packaging
The majority of packaged foods and other products are wrapped in some kind of plastic, which eventually becomes non-recyclable and non-biodegradable waste in landfills. To top off the negative environmental impact of this type of packaging, some plastics could also be releasing harmful chemicals into the things they cover. To combat the production of wasteful […]
Pollution: Why Plastic Bag Bans Matter
It’s estimated that 500 billion to a trillion plastic bags are used per year. Some of those bags make their way into landfills, while others contribute to the 8 million metric tons of plastic that end up in the world’s oceans. The Impact of Plastic Bags These discarded plastic bags can severely harm or kill […]
Sustainable Fashion and Why It’s Important
In the fashion industry, it’s expected that people will buy the newest trendy piece of clothing and then not wear it again once the season is over. Stores, ads and pop culture tell the general public that they need those new shoes or the latest handbag. And then, in another month, they’ll tell them that […]
How Minimalism Is Impacting Your Life
Are you home? At work? Look around. How tidy would you consider the space you’re in right now? If there are items around that do not belong, they could be negatively affecting your own personal happiness, productivity and other crucial areas of your life. Getting Rid of Things that Could (Literally) Hurt Your Brain Researchers […]