NatureLocal food benefits Forum discussionFood travels on average 1,300 miles from farm to table. That means that it takes a lot of fuel to ship all the produce around, and the food is not at it's freshest when it's time to eat it - it can take up to two weeks for your fruits and vegetables befor ... Tree planting Forum discussionPlanting trees has many benefits both locally and globally – one of the most important one being cleaning the air. Trees help stop global warming – they remove carbon dioxide from the air, store carbon and release oxygen into the Earth’s atmosphere. ... Organic cottonForum discussionCotton is extremely versatile and is used for many products. Yet growing and harvesting cotton can take a heavy toll on the earth’s air, water, and soil, and has significant impacts on the health of people in areas where cotton is grown. Cotton cultivat ... Green car washingForum discussionWashing a car in your driveway uses around 80 to 140 gallons of water that runs into storm drains and from there straight into creeks and rivers. This water is contaminated with oil, gasoline and fumes from the exhaust as well as with the cleaning agent. ... Medicine disposalForum discussionMany households end up with unused or expired medications that are considered to be hazardous waste. Disposing them by throwing in the trash, flushing down the toilet or sink can all have harmful effects on the environment, marine species and drinking wat ... Efficient toiletsForum discussionToilets are the main source of water use in a home, taking up almost a third of residential indoor water consuption. Due to leaks and inefficiency they are also a major source of wasted water. By checking your toilet for leaks annually and upgrading your ... Better fish eatingForum discussionEating fish and shellfish is good for your health - they are lean, low-calorie source of protein that also contain other essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids that are especially important for hearth health. The American Hearth Association recommend ...  |
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