Sustainability
From Beginners to Veterans, Ride the Conservation Wave
Back in 1970, Gary Anderson won a logo contest and for the past half century the Mobis Workflow arrows have been synonymous with recycling and conservation (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse). The first thing anyone should do is get one of these plastic cans or something with this symbol and put it in the kitchen, bathroom, and where ever you will see it. It's easy relatively inexpensive and will get the ball rolling. You will start to make small changes that will add up in the long run to save our water and our land. It helps me every day. This jogs my awareness for how much waste I am personally responsible for creating. It is an awesome way to start. Thank you Mr. Anderson for kick starting the revolution of consciousness and conservation habits.
By Holly Yandle5 years ago in Earth
Let's Save The Oceans And The World With A Little Change.
America is a land of abundance. We are approximately thirteen percent of the population of the planet and leave behind twenty-five percent of the world's carbon footprint through rampant and out-of-control consumerism. For years, in America, we have lived by the motto that “bigger is better. But, is it really better or just a sign of success and wanton recklessness. While there might not be “tons” that we can all do as individuals, there are many small things that can be done by all of us that would help in every area. Some of those things are as small as changing what we buy, how we buy it, what we drive, what we worship, and generally, just thinking before we act. If we stop treating the world as if it will forever exist in this abundant fashion then perhaps we’ll reverse the damages that have been done to our world, specifically our oceans. Here are a couple of things that I'm trying to do as my part of helping with this problem.
By The Man Behind The Mask5 years ago in Earth
The Need for Nuance in Sustainability Rhetoric
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019. On this particular trail, most thru-hikers don't carry hard-sided reusable water bottles or hydration bladders. I have tried both at various points in my hiking career, and neither the weight nor the irritation, respectively, were worth the hassle. Instead, most of us carry the kind of high-end plastic bottles of fancy water that you can buy for $2 at the grocery store in the beverage aisle—you know, the kind of bottle that every self-respecting person tries to shy away from nowadays.
By Sarahmarie Specht-Bird5 years ago in Earth
The Hidden Jewel in the Thar Desert.
Amidst golden sand somewhere in the middle of the Thar Desert lies a beautifully crafted and well-ventilated school for girls. Protecting the students from the sultry sun that burns their skin in summer, this school was conceptualized by CTTA founder Micheal Daube.
By Realty24Live5 years ago in Earth
Catching the Wavelength
It started at the beach. When you're in a bathing suit, it helps to have something else to keep your mind on. Even when you're with people you love or are comfortable with, you're baring a lot. Don't get me wrong; I'm trying to get to that place where I simply don't care anymore, but it's tough. I often find myself adjusting my posture, pulling the fabric, sucking in. It's exhausting.
By Rory DeMaio5 years ago in Earth
Do What You Can, If You Can
I remember the moment I first became concerned about the state of our oceans. I was six and had just seen a commercial on Disney Channel about recycling plastic and they mentioned that you should be cutting up your six pack rings and showed how a dolphin's mouth can get stuck in one. Twenty years later and I still credit that commercial for why I insist on breaking every six pack ring to pieces. Looking back on this girl, it's not surprising that I am the way I am now. Environmental activist at six, vegetarian at nine, marine biologist wannabe by twelve; I definitely had a certain vibe growing up.
By Shae Moreno5 years ago in Earth
What Composting Taught Me
It started with a project for an environmental science class. I was someone who struggled with gen ed credits in college. They were s boring, and I didn't see the importance of taking a million and one math, science, and sociology classes in order to get my degree and become a full-time writer. But here I was anyway, signing up for what was reportedly the easiest science credit I could score. It was even an online course!
By Monique Martin5 years ago in Earth
“Sea-Shock!”
I am a dreamer, writer, crafter, and artist. My influence in many of my works incorporates the ocean. I was born and raised in Southern California, and was living every extra hour at the beautiful beaches. The sun brightly burning high above, heating bodies drenched in tanning oils, caused coconut scents to permeate the salty air.
By Charleen Richey5 years ago in Earth
