When thinking of traveling, many people think the only way they can be eco-friendly when traveling internationally or domestically is by ditching the airplane. But, in reality, there's a variety of ways to be eco in this context, one of them being knowing how to pack your suitcase. So let me walk you through some of the best ideas for items that make up your suitcase: the modern, environmental style. The suitcase. To pack your things, you need something to pack them in. And l

Have you ever felt tired, bored, and/or reluctant to do something? Take school or work, for instance. You have this huge project that's due Monday morning and it's Saturday and you just want to sleep. Before you know it, it's Sunday evening and you're forced to work like crazy if you want to hand it in on time. This is a very common thing: I'm pretty sure something similar has happened to almost everyone (including me) from time to time. And believe it or not, it can happen a

Hello, again! Sorry this is a little late since World Soil Day was five days ago, but I still want to appreciate how much Earth's soil does for us through this little poem: Moist, dry, Tight, loose, Black, brown, And so full of minerals. Dark chambers yet filled with love and warmth A home for many, yet the roots of husks and hulls Familiar to some, a strange world for others An endless galaxy A small house A relative of ours Who's been since billions of years ago The basis o

Hello, guys! Today, I'm writing something different for a change: I decided that I should tell you a fictional story about a girl who, inspired by a role model, sought to make her community a better place regarding the environment. I wrote this about two years ago: it's nice to read what I've written back then myself. Also, you can definitely look forward to more creative writing entries as my next one is going to be a poem. If possible, please let me know in the comments if

Ever seen an image of a cactus, a cartoon drawing of one, or even visited a cactus in person? Have you ever marveled at these desert giants (Saguaro cacti are the largest in the U.S)' astonishing, enthralling beauty? Well then, it's extremely saddening to say that these beauties, which only live in the southwest U.S, are starting to die off due to extreme heat in the state of Arizona and surrounding areas, because of one factor: climate change. Recently, heat waves and drough

Have you experienced or heard of low air quality? From your friends or your family? Or even yourself? Well, this is a phenomenon that has impacted many people in the northeastern region of the United States and in and around the province of Nova Scotia, in a place nobody usually expects a wildfire would happen in, much less how much smoke they would be enduring these past couple of days. But why did this happen? Why is it suddenly such low air quality, making places like New

Although many businesses have a bad reputation for being not really eco - friendly or polluting too much by transportation, such as worldwide chains, many businesses you might have never heard of are doing lots of good and getting lots of good in return, both in the sustainability matter and other matters. There are even fast-food chains that are fresher and do good than you think they are. When you think of fast - food, you usually think of McDonald's, Burger King, etc., etc

Although many people love balloons and other such things you play around with and that float in the air, it's better not to use them too much and, more importantly, never release them into the air. But why can't we release balloons? Here are some reasons why: Once they lose air and fall on the ground who - knows - where, they can become pieces of litter that can potentially harm the ecosystem. Although it's true that many balloons are considered biodegradable, it can take a l

The next generation is filled with opportunity. You never know, but they could be game - changers. They could be entrepreneurs. They could be hard workers. They could help solve our global warming issues. But it all starts from the beginning. It's how we raise and teach them that widely determines who they're going to be. Teaching is such a beautiful, inspiring job, and all of us could be teachers in our own ways. One thing we can teach the new, the next, the young generation

In places like the U.S. and such, you already know how big the portion sizes are. For example, if someone orders a panini at some restaurants, they might get up to three of them and then a plateful of fries to the side. People who don't want to waste food might bring it home and store it in their refrigerator to eat later, but your fridge only has limited space, and your stomach space is limited too. It also impacts your health. If you waste a lot of foods, you're not really

For all those chefs and aspiring chefs out there, and even just anyone who has any relation to the kitchen, this is something that's really, like REALLY important to know: how to plan, cook and organize so you save more food from going to waste, spend less on supplies, and get to eat the things you crave yet at the same time balance it. And this is also applying to me as well, since I'm still learning. When you go grocery shopping, first, think about what you're going to make

What makes a good speech especially when protesting for something better? What makes an idea click in the audience's mind as you talk about the environment and how urgent action is needed? Whether you're sending an environmental petition to the government, trying to organize a poem about Earth to encourage others to cooperate for an eco - friendly future or designing an essay about Earth in a magazine or simply writing a speech to let your words be heard about the environment

Caring for the environment is not just about stopping climate change. It's not just about lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It's more than that. Our Earth has faced many challenges and has helped create and evolve many cultures. It has been the everlasting fountain of ideas, history, nature, individuality, uniqueness, and culture. That fountain should not stop. You see, turning this beautiful, culture - filled, diverse world into an industrial, disaster - filled reality is n

From the Florida Panther to the manatee, there are many endangered species that live in only specific areas. One of these is the Everglades, Florida. Here's a list of some endangered species: The iconic Florida Panther (which is on the first picture of this page). Although this is the state animal of Florida, people rarely see this beautiful and unique species because of its scarce population. Today, although conditions improved from back in the 70's, where there was only abo

Many people are reluctant to go vegan or try vegan dishes because of artificial ingredients and their dislike in taste for some vegan alternatives to things, such as tofu. But whoever you are, even if you're not vegan but want to cut down on dairy and meat or are part of a climatarian movement and want to choose more vegan options, there are still many tasty, healthy, and easy food choices out there for you. Here are some common ingredients in vegan meals that you might see:

Coral reefs are beautiful and colorful. They are the base and foundation for many ecosystems and underwater livelihoods, breathtaking, original, and different in their own way. Being animals and forming symbiotic relationships, these have a long history and beneficial characteristics. Almost one million species of fish and other creatures and plants are in and around coral reefs. But there's one problem: these beautiful creatures are dying -- by big numbers. Due to global war

Of course, there's basically just one simple way to recycle: to throw something in a recycling bin. But how do you know what to recycle, and what those symbols mean? First of all, when deciding whether to put something in a recycling bin, compost, or trash can, first check if it's biodegradable, such as food remnants. If it is, then it belongs in compost. If it has a recycling symbol on it, it usually belongs to a recycling bin. Resin Codes: One main thing that might fool man

When you think of converting to sustainability, what suddenly comes to mind might be this: Less food wasting Greener Energy Use/Saving Energy Providing pure water for third - world countries Buying Animal - Friendly products But what you sometimes might not think of is this: sustainable packaging. Especially when opening a business, you might want to market and sell all your fabulous items, whether it's food, furniture, fashion, or whatnot. Some ideas you might want to start

Believe it or not, but climate change really does affect sports, and a lot. From snow to water, some beautiful, fun sports that many enjoy might become "extinct" in the future. Here's why and how: Snow Sports: Snow sports such as skiing, snowtubing and snowboarding might just become a thing of the past if we keep going on like this in climate change, and your favorite ski resorts and businesses might have to start shutting down because of this. This is because due to the risi

What if, one day, you decide to launch your own business, follow your dreams, and become an awesome entrepreneur? Well, if you decide to be one and you want to be absolutely eco and sustainable about it, then here are some entrepreneurial eco tips for you: If you're launching a jewelry/fashion business: For clothing, try looking for more sustainable, vegan fabrics: Cotton: this is a good option due to its fast biodegradability, although it can sometimes be a problem in the ag