Food waste is a bigger problem than many people realize. In fact, almost a third of all food produced in the world is discarded for a variety of reasons. That equates to almost 1.3 billion tonnes each year. Greece unfortunately has the leading position in Europe in annual household food waste produced per capita. Although …
Water pollution occurs when chemicals or hazardous foreign substances are introduced into the water, including sewage, pesticides and fertilizers from agricultural runoff or metals such as lead or mercury. It is divided into surface and underground pollution. The main causes of surface water pollution are as follows Global warming Rising global temperatures caused by CO2 …
Disposable plastics are products made mainly from chemicals based on fossil fuels (petrochemicals) and are intended to be disposed of immediately after use. They are most often used for packaging and service, such as bottles, wrappers, straws and bags. Although plastic, a synthetic polymer chain, was actually invented in the mid-19th century, it was not …
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One of the most pressing issues is environmental pollution. It is a fact that our industries, transmission systems and power plants produce carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants. They penetrate deep into our lungs and increase the temperature levels of the planet. We discharge our wastewater untreated into lakes and rivers, killing wildlife and contaminating …
Ever wondered where the common plastic sponges we use every day for either personal or household use end up? Ever wondered why you should choose eco-friendly sponges instead? In today’s article we come to solve all your questions about these products and the benefits of their ecological use. Plastic sponges vs Ecological sponges Plastic sponges …
By changing our lifestyle to Eco-friendly living we help reduce environmental degradation, ie the inability of the earth’s ecosystem to support human life. Human habits and activities are increasingly affecting the climate and temperature of the earth, adding huge amounts of gases worsening the greenhouse effect and global warming. In 2020, the concentration of CO2 …
Plastic bottles do not biodegrade This means that it can take up to 1000 years to decompose a plastic bottle! However, during its degradation and when it breaks down into smaller pieces, the microplastics contaminate the environment in various ways. Also, as the plastic breaks down, toxic chemicals are released. The plastic bottle and its …
