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What is the Importance of Sustainability in our Environment Today?

6/19/2020

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By: Arushi Rai
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In our ever changing and growing population, sustainability is vital to preserving the Earth. As our communities expand, our carbon emissions continue to grow which causes us to have a greater carbon footprint. A large carbon footprint/CO2 emissions is very harmful to our environment. One negative impact is global climate change. This is endangering natural habitats of animals, causing glaciers to melt resulting in sea level rise, harsher weather patterns, and it’s making agriculture and human life very difficult. In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we all need to learn how to become environmentally sustainable in our community.

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An Easy Change You Can Make Today to Eliminate Food Waste

6/19/2020

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By: Will Roth 
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Food waste makes up over 20% of material in landfills. Once there, it is surrounded by inorganic materials and lacks the airflow needed to break down. Instead, it releases methane, which is at least 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Putting our food waste in the trash is the absolute last resort. Luckily, for many of us, there is an environmentally-beneficial alternative that is just as easy.

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Plants You Can Grow In Your Own Home!

6/19/2020

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By: Anita Taha
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Are you looking to spice up your house? Well, one great way to do just that is by utilizing your free space for plants! Some people don’t have enough time, or often don’t remember to, take care of their plants. So, this is a list of several different plants and herbs that you can grow in your own home, with very little attention, that can add a little flare to your living space.

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8 Easy Steps to an Eco-Friendly Home

6/19/2020

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By: Nina Thurau 
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Going eco-friendly at home may seem like a big undertaking, but it’s actually easier than most people think. The key is to start simple rather than trying to change everything at once.
Here are eight changes you can make that are so simple you won’t even realize anything has changed!

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