There is now a new form of crime in the mafia network: environmental crime. It is particularly true in the United States, France, Belgium, Ukraine, Madagascar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and China. That illicit trafficking is leading to the massive destruction of both fauna and flora – a crime against nature. Unfortunately, the penal arsenal…
Stressed Out? Here’s How Nature Can Help to Relieve Stress
Are you feeling stressed? Chances are you spend a lot more time indoors, hunched over your phone or tapping away at your laptop than you do basking outside. The constant buzzing of people, heavy traffic and overcrowded places in our everyday life can become mentally depleting and cause stress. Hanging out in nature or finding…
How Are Menstrual Cups Good for the Environment?
Only women know how messy a period can be, and they have to face it all through their early or late 50s. Throughout the years and today, also period has been overlooked as something terrible happening to women. Though there are women fighting this cause every day, there are some patriarchal countries that have accepted…
How to Conserve Resources and Save our Planet (Part 3)
Here is, the continuation promised in part 2 of the topic. Last time we went through simple actions to protect the planet. Now, if you want to go further to protect our environment, part 3 of this post is definitely for you. However, it will require a little more time or effort on your part….
How to Conserve Resources and Save Our Planet (Part 2)
The planet is under threat; global warming is here, sea levels are rising, fauna and flora are in danger. You may be concerned about this situation, and you want to do something for our planet. Where should you start? Many tips are given to save water, pollute less, consume locally. This post follows a recently…
How To Conserve Resources And Save Our Planet (Part 1)
Our planet is the most beautiful thing we have. But at the rate things are going, we’re about to destroy it. Fortunately, we can still make quick and practical efforts to try to preserve it. Let’s not wait until it’s too late and protect our planet. After all, we only have one. Your home and…
Why Go “Zero Waste”
Tired of the hyper-consumer society, some people are embarking on the adventure of zero waste. Still unknown, this way of life does not lack arguments in its favor. Respect the environment The current situation requires a reduction in household waste. Recycling, composting, and reuse is becoming increasingly important to sustain our future. Reducing waste means:…
What is Inert Waste
Summary What is inert waste? Two types of inert waste Examples of inert waste Inert waste: how is it recovered? Process of recycling inert waste Inert waste is part of non-hazardous waste for the environment. It is the result of construction activities (construction and public works). Inert waste is waste which is neither biologically nor…
10 Plants That Are Harmful
Mother Nature, at times it is benevolent like real mother but some other times it gets as tough as it can get. Life is beautiful and in order to protect it, nature has developed a defense mechanism into all living beings. Some of the living species have developed a defense system, which is vicious enough…
A Guide to Using Plastic Containers
What are PET bottles? Did you know that you are not supposed to reuse the plastic bottles that soda and water come in? These bottles, typically have a plastic identification code #1, which is made from a plastic known as polyethylene terephthalate. #1 bottles are also known as PET bottles; they are usually clear in…