What Are The Negative Impacts Of Technology On The Environment?
You may have never considered the environmental impact of using your phone or laptop. As you read this article, the internet generates a carbon footprint. Our devices may seem only to generate waste when we are done with their use and not sooner, but this is not true. The processes behind each message sent and each social media post are numerous and complex. For example: did you know that each email sent generates roughly 1g of carbon emissions?
The Problem With Fast Fashion & What You Need To Know
In the last 15 years, clothing production has doubled yet the number of times each item purchased is worn has decreased by 35%. We are now consuming over 400% more clothing than we were 20 years ago. Leading industry brands and advertising companies constantly push consumers to seek out the latest fashion trends.
The Problem With The Fishing Industry
Recent data shows that we are draining our oceans of seafood, and if overfishing does not stop, the world will run out of seafood in 2048! Currently, nearly 80% of the fisheries are already exploited, depleted and at risk of collapse. This article discusses the pressing issue of overfishing and what we can do about it.
Plastic Pollution On The Banda Islands Indonesia
The journey to reach Banda Neira, one of the seven Banda Islands in Maluku, Indonesia, is a journey. Any traveller fortunate enough to have set foot here will surely tell you that this place is one of a kind. Rich in history, with volcanic mountains and spice plantations, this dot in the ocean is a must-see destination. But there is a problem; plastic.
The Problem With Shark Nets In Australia
Australia uses shark control equipment to catch and reduce the number of potentially dangerous sharks on its coastlines. The shark nets are designed to purposely trap sharks to reduce encounters with those of us who decide to enter the water. Let’s learn more about these controversial nets and seek to understand their purpose in our beautiful oceans further.
Are We Committed To Travelling Better?
How we see something versus how we choose to act on it will dramatically impact the planet and the tourism industry's future. This article will highlight my outlook on sustainable travel and list The Top 5 Sustainable Travel Actions I am taking to reduce my negative impact.
Jakarta Is The Fastest Sinking City In The World
Jakarta is dealing with the significant threat of yearly sea-level rise. With more than ten million people living in and around the city, Indonesia faces a difficult challenge. Jakarta has been sinking for decades, predominantly on the north coast, where the city meets the Java Sea. Here, many of the residents have lost their homes and livelihood.
What Is Carbon Offset And Why Does It Matter?
Carbon offsets are a tool to compensate for GHG emissions. This is achieved by investing money in a project that absorbs or avoids GHG emissions that would have been released otherwise. Customers can compensate for their flight emissions by paying an extra fee with each plane ticket purchase. This money will fund projects that capture or prevent CO2 emissions from being released into the atmosphere. Let’s find out more.