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Global Impact of Recycling [Infographic]

June 15July 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged calories, carbon, composting, facts, fertilizer, figures, fuel, infographic, organic, recycled, Recycling, Waste2 Comments

via Mother Nature Network

One person ends up creating 1.5 tons of solid waste a year. 3/4th’s of that is recyclable, but only 30% is actually recycled. These figures are staggering and composting is a huge part of recycling I believe is going largely ignored by the general population.

Composting creates a reusable fertilizer that is can benefit plant growth and health. We have a company in Austin called the East Side Compost Peddlers. This company is a zero-emission company run solely on human-powered cargo bikes. For a monthly fee one will have their own pick-up peddler come to their door and retrieve your week’s compost. Once the organic matter has been turned into compost the members can actually have it delivered to help fertilize their own gardens.

To date the East Side Compost Peddlers have diverted a quarter of a million pounds of organic matter from the land fill and turned it into reusable compost. They’ve cut methane emissions by 40 tons, saved over 17,000 gallons of diesel fuel, and their peddlers have burned over 1.5 million calories.

All of that has happened with just one small company in Texas. Imagine if this was implemented nation wide. The benefits would be exponential.

By Tim

Things to know about Urine [Infographic]

May 17May 15Posted in HealthTagged bladder, cause, color, facts, guide, Health, infographic, odor, pee, sterile, urineLeave a comment

Originally Published by Medical Billing and Coding

It’s something you do several times a day, but rarely think about. Throughout the ages, this output has been used in a variety of surprising and creative ways. On this infographic you’ll find some facts you may not know about this natural function.

Trees of Australia [Infographic]

May 14May 21Posted in Garden & NatureTagged animals, australia, canoe, cazneaux, eucalyptus, facts, famous, forestry, gold, infographic, koalas, old gum, oldest, ringtail possum, sugar gliders, tallest, trees, water2 Comments

by Todd Smith, Managing Director of Jarrimber.com.au

“Australia has a deep rooted history in forestry. Early British settlers found great difficulty with Australian forests as the hardwood eucalyptus species was quite difficult to chop with an axe. The softwood Norfolk Pine, that the British hoped to convert into masts for their ships, had rotten interior and was too difficult to transport over long distances, leaving early settlers frustrated with Australia’s forests. While they may have caused difficulties for early settlers, they now play a vital role in the country’s economy. They are also home to many of our beautiful wildlife, and some are national treasures.

Throughout the 19th century, there was a sharp increase in global demand for fast growing trees. Australian species such as Acacia and Eucalyptus grew quickly and produced hard timber when grown under the correct conditions. Countries throughout the world began to plant these types of trees. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that Australia began to capitalise on this, by planting native hardwoods predominantly. The forestry industry now contributes an estimated $22 billion to economic turnover each year, employing over 60,000 people.

Incredibly, over 40% of tropical and sub-tropical plantations in the world today consist of Australian trees. This shows the value of the trees of Australia on a global scale. The purpose of this infographic is to inform on some of the interesting facts surrounding the trees of Australia, their history, and their importance to our wildlife and culture.”

– Todd Smith, Managing Director of Jarrimber

Every Drop Counts [Infographic]

May 11May 19Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged conserve, consumption, facts, figures, food, footprint, Home, infographic, production, tips, Waste, water, workplace2 Comments

by Nature’s Water Ltd.

“On average the world’s population is growing by 80 million people a year, this increases demand for freshwater by about 64 million cubic metres a year. Competition for this water exists all over the world and its vital we make a few easy, everyday changes to help reduce water wastage in our homes and workplaces.”

Guide to Fresh Juicing [Infographic]

April 8April 15Posted in FoodTagged benefits, bones, Brain, cleaning, colors, comparison, digestion, energy, facts, fresh, fruit, guide, Health, infographic, juicer, juicing, myths, pasteurized, quantity, sleep, storage, stress, trend, veggie2 Comments

Originally published by nutriprojuicer.com

The fresh juice frenzy is taking over fridges – According to Google; interest about juicers reached an all-time high in January 2013. Millions have embraced this food-culture phenomenon, enjoying a multitude of health benefits.

However, as this trend evolves it is important to be aware of which types of juice yield the most nutritional value. Did you know that currently 98% of the juices sold in the U.S. are pasteurized? Pasteurization uses a cooking process that kills bacteria to increase shelf life, but also destroys the natural enzymes, minerals, and essential nutrients contained in fresh juice.

Reaping the benefits of juicing through the use of fresh fruits and vegetables is more important than ever and is a tasty, easy way to meet your fruit and vegetable requirement. To improve your health – research has found that drinking fresh pressed juices can improve sleep, increase energy, decrease stress, and even lead to a longer life.

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