Sustainable Guide – Page 94

Underwater Timber [Infographic]

March 20March 19Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged benefits, consequences, costs, ecofriendly, ecosystem, environment, logging, nature, reclaimed, sinkers, sustainability, sustainable, timber, underwaterLeave a comment

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When people think of timber harvest, Paul Bunyon in SCUBA gear is not the first image that comes to mind. However, in recent years, some companies have turned their attention toward the bounty of underwater timber that’s been hidden from sight for centuries. These logs may be described as river or lake reclaimed, deadheads, or sinkers. Boards created from sinker logs have gained desirability on the market because of the attractive color variation, durability, and perceived sustainable benefits.

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All-Natural Kitchen Tips [Infographic]

March 13April 1Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged baking soda, clean, cleaning, dirty, easy, food, hacks, kitchen, natural, odorless, simple, smelly, store, tips, tricks, vinegar4 Comments

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Simple Life [Video]

March 7September 25Posted in Media, Sustainable GuideTagged back to basics, big changes, consumption, dan the director, homegrown, inspiration, inspirational, less is more, living off the grid, mindful, posession, simple life, small steps, videoLeave a comment

“As we grow up in life we are told that he who arrives with the most toys wins. I’ve gone through my life thinking that more is better and I’m defined by what I have… But does this make us happy?”
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Is Chewing Gum harmful to the Environment? [Infographic]

March 6March 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged biodegradable, butts, chewing gum, cigarrete, common, consumption, cost, costly, daily, damage, disposal, disposed, environment, fish, food chain, habit, infographic, Landfill, litter, natural, packaging, plastic, polymers, process, production, receptacles, sidewalk, street, sustainability, sustainable, synthetic, tossed, toxins, trash, WasteLeave a comment

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A Sticky Problem

Whether it’s being used as a mid-day breath refresher or on the playground to see who can blow the biggest bubble—chewing gum is a daily habit for many people. But what happens when you’re done chewing it? 80–90% of chewing gum is not disposed of properly and it’s the second most common form of litter after cigarette butts.

Chewing gum is made from polymers which are synthetic plastics that do not biodegrade. When it’s tossed on the sidewalk, there it sits until it’s removed which can be a costly, time consuming process. Littered gum can also make it’s way into the food chain. It has been found in fish where it can accumulate toxins over time. Sustainable chewing gums have been produced. These gums are natural, biodegradable substances. Cities are also implementing gum receptacles to cut down on waste. In a six month period these trash cans cut down on littered gum by 72%.

Next time you get ready to toss your gum, consider aiming for a trash can instead of the side walk.