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Most people never see where their waste ends up. Discover the dark side of plastic pollution, electronic waste and toxic dumping.
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Food Waste and the Difference Between Use By and Best Before Dates
A use-by date is about safety and a best-before date is about quality. Learn what the two labels mean, why so much food is wasted and how much the EU throws away each year.
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10 Low-Cost Tips to Help Fight Climate Change Today
Following these tips does not cost much, although anyone who wants to do more can of course invest in solar panels or an electric car. If you would like to learn more about the causes, effects and solutions linked to
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7 Tips to Help Fight Deforestation and Protect Forests
Of course, large corporations and governments have the biggest impact, but all of us still have a part to play. We can see forests disappearing before our eyes, even in the most protected areas of national parks. The situation is
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Deforestation
Definition of deforestation According to the widely accepted forestry definition, a forest is an area where trees reach a minimum height of 5 metres and canopy cover is at least 25%. Deforestation is the process by which forests are cleared
Global Warming
What Is Global Warming – Definition Global warming is the process by which the Earth’s average atmospheric temperature rises over time. It has both natural and human causes. The main driving force behind global warming is the greenhouse effect, which
How to Grow Loofah in the UK and Europe
Loofah is a climbing plant that gives you a natural, plastic-free sponge. Find out how to grow loofah in the UK and Europe, harvest it and use it.
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How to Live Sustainably and What Stops Us?
All of us who try to live sustainably run into different psychological and mental barriers sooner or later. For some, they slow down their eco-friendly lifestyle. For others, they stop it completely. Let’s look at some of the most common
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How to Save the Rainforest: The Solution Few People Talk About
Giving indigenous communities rights to their land may be the most effective way to protect rainforests. Three examples from Brazil, Peru and Cameroon.
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Cigarette Butts: The Most Littered Item in the World
Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. Find out how many we throw away, how they harm forests, water and wildlife, why e-cigarettes are no greener, and what every smoker can do.
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