Tag: reduce reuse recycle
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There are apps that make it easier to reduce your carbon footprint. By using these apps, you can take tonnes of your annual carbon footprint through tree planting, reducing food waste and changing energy use at home. Many reviews show they are easy to use and help save time, money and personal energy running their…
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One of the biggest problems causing climate change is the amount of food wasted. We make enough food for each person in the world to consume 5000 calories, yet billions go hungry. A staggering 25-30% of food produced is wasted globally along the process from crop to fork to landfill. It is estimated that food…
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Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forest land. This has taken place for thousands of years for agriculture, fuel and manufacturing. But the rate at which deforestation is happening has increased dramatically over the last 100 years. Each year, we lose 15 billion trees and deforestation contribute 20% to carbon emissions annually. What is even…
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Have you heard the phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ and wondered what it meant? The phrase refers to the waste hierarchy of waste management methods. It is best to reduce the amount waste first through prevention and minimisation. The next best method is to reuse existing products to extend their lifecycle. These approaches are better than…
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We produce 50 tonnes of electronic waste globally each year. On top of this, over 80% of electronic goods are not recycled. What should you do with the electronics in your home? Smartphones Avoid getting upgrades on your smartphone and changing it regularly. If you do change your smart phone, choose one that is second…