Environmental literacy articles
Festive food waste
Food waste is a problem all year round and this contributes to climate breakdown. During times of celebration, this is a particular problem.
Decorations
Karen looks at the items we use to decorate our homes. She offers some suggestions on how to reduce the impact.
Christmas trees
Some pros and cons of natural trees against their artificial alternatives.
Discuss issues
Ways that you can discuss issues once you have made changes to reduce your own environmental impact.
Investments
Karen suggests some checks that you can make to ensure that your investments do not result in harm to the environment.
Leisure time
Our leisure time is important and we need to make the most of it. In this video, Karen explores some options for using leisure time that do not have a negative impact on the planet but are also inexpensive and accessible.
Natural cleaning
Manufactured cleaning chemicals are not always good for the environment. In this video Karen suggests a few of the natural alternative cleaning chemicals that can be used.
Water use, part 4
It is now later in the day and the ways that Angie saves water during her evening routine are demonstrated as well as how she makes use of the water she has saved throughout the day.
Cling film
Cling film or cling wrap is widely used as a cover for food. However, as it is not always easy to recycle, it contributes to land fill where it takes a long time to break down.
Food: dairy
The dairy industry is a big contributor to the world’s carbon emissions, with dairy products being widely available and included in diets all over the world.
Planting trees?
Karen looks at the option of offsetting carbon emissions. She mentions the various projects available. One of these is the popular option of tree-planting schemes.
Toiletries
Toiletries can have a positive effect on our well-being. They help us to smell and feel nice. However this comes at a cost to the environment.
Water use, part 3
Angie works part time and in this Suggestion Box we look at steps she takes to reduce water use while at work.
Food: fruit and vegetables
In general, vegetables have a lower impact on the environment than meat and there is a wide range of readily available vegetables for us to choose from.
Electronic waste
If computer and other electronic waste is not disposed of properly, it adds to landfill. In breaking down, it releases toxic substances into soil and water.
Cleaning chemicals
It is important to keep our homes and workplaces clean and tidy. However, many common cleaning chemicals contain chemicals that do harm to the environment.
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