Summary – Step 1: Change your purchasing habits – Step 2: Change your consumption habits – Step 3: Limit waste at the source – Bonus reading: Composting organic waste Each person produces about 1 kilo of waste per day, and each one of us can make simple gestures every day to reduce this figure. Here…
Category: Ecology and Environment
Hanami: A Japanese Ancestral Flower Viewing Practice
The magic that surrounds the entire Japanese culture is undeniable, even the smallest ritual, celebration and philosophy make this culture something truly beautiful. Everything that surrounds this country and its traditions is charged with an emotional, spiritual and sacred value that makes it unique. Among this genuineness and charm that represents Japanese culture, is one of the…
How is Toxic Waste Treated
Summary – Toxic waste: from individuals and professionals – Disposal of toxic waste: stores or landfills – Treatment of toxic waste: the different channels Toxic waste belongs to industrial waste but is characterized by its hazardous nature. It does not undergo the same treatment as household waste or vegetable waste. Toxic waste: from individuals and…
Does the Bible Say the Earth Is Flat?
Whenever I try to talk about the doctrine of creation, most people automatically think exclusively of the creation-evolution debate; and sometimes the debate moves to the cosmos – the Big Bang Theory vs. God’s word. However, the doctrine of creation is much bigger, richer and fuller than these controversies and sometimes goes beyond and more…
How Over-fishing Threatens The World
Fishing is one of the leading causes of population decreases in maritime species. Except when vessels catch fish faster than stocks can replenish, which is known as overfishing, catching fish is not intrinsically bad for the ocean. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the number of overfished stocks has tripled in the last…
Everything You Need To Know About Ayahuasca
In most of the world, Ayahuasca- the powerful mind-altering beer- is nearly impossible to find and probably illegal, so more and more people are heading to the Amazon rainforest searching for this rare and mysterious drink. Ayahuasca is a bitter-tasting beer made from plants found only in the Amazon. The origin of the drink is unknown, but…
The Greenhouse Effect
The earth’s temperature is determined by the balance of energy entering and leaving the planet’s system. When sunlight hits the earth’s surface, it has two options: it can be reflected into space or absorbed. The world is warmed by incoming energy that is absorbed by the ground. After absorbing the energy, the planet releases part…
What Plastics Can Be Recycled
Plastic recycling has increased 10-fold in 10 years. Waste recycling is done according to the type of material: – plastic recycling; – metal recovery; – gold recovery; – paper recycling, etc. Plastic recycling allows the creation of many objects. Plastic recycling: environment and savings Plastic represents 11% of all waste. For the UN, plastic recycling…
Biblical Animals:Times When God Used Animals to Accomplish His Purpose
I’ve been a firm believer and follower of Christ for more than 20 years now. I pray and read the Bible regularly. If you ask me a question about tithe or judgment day, I’ll be able to guide you based on what I learned from Biblical scriptures. Yet, no matter how much we study the…
8 Things You Need To Know About Mussel Farming
The ocean is full of riches and lends itself to multiple exploitations. To take advantage of the benefits of mussels and savor their succulent taste, the missions of mussel farmers are in the spotlight. They are in charge of breeding marine mollusks, which requires patience, dynamism, and passion for the ocean. Discover the process of…