Stimulating your mind, upgrading your body, and elevating your soul daily.
When we think of pollution, we tend to focus on the atmosphere and oceans, but we don’t just face pollution in the great outdoors—there’s plenty of dirty air in your home, too. What Is Indoor Pollution? Indoor air pollution is the presence of toxic fumes or particles in your home or office. Air pollutants include mold, pet hair, scented candles, sofa manufacturing ... Continue Reading
What Exactly Is Zero Waste? “Zero waste” is a term that describes the process of sending nothing to landfill. It doesn’t mean that you create no waste whatsoever. Experts call the zero waste movement a circular economy. We currently take resources from the planet, use them, and then bury the waste in a big hole, dump it in the ocean, or litter the environment—this is a ... Continue Reading
Lungs are easily taken for granted. You probably don’t think about your lung health daily unless you have a condition that compromises their functioning. Every minute that you’re alive, you take 12 to 20 breaths. Your lungs work tirelessly, bringing in oxygen to power each and every one of your organs. The second your respiratory system is compromised, your life is at risk. ... Continue Reading
Plastic pollution is one of our top environmental concerns—and the humble straw is a major contributor to the mess. Why Plastic Straws Are Bad for The Environment Not so plastic-fantastic straws rank in the top ten most common trash items found floating in the sea—or washed up on the beach—by cleanup organizations. They’ve even been found in the stomachs of whales and lodged ... Continue Reading
The breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis A mutant enzyme that can eat plastic indicates a way to recycle clear plastic bottles back into clear plastic bottles. This post from The Guardian highlights how this may help fight plastic pollution. Scientists have created a mutant ... Continue Reading
