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Environmental Dates: World Ocean’s Day

June 8Posted in Environmental datesTagged conservation, environment, ocean, organization, season, world oceans day, worldwide2 Comments

June 8th is World Oceans Day

The concept for a “World Ocean Day” was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. As a result of a United Nations General Assembly resolution passed in December 2008, World Oceans Day is now officially recognized by the UN as June 8th each year.

Since 2002, The Ocean Project has been the lead organization promoting and coordinating World Oceans Day events worldwide with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools, and businesses. We collaborate with all organizations, including the World Ocean Network, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Each year an increasing number of countries and organizations mark June 8th as an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.

Take action here!

Source: World Ocean’s Day official site

What Food Waste Is Costing You and the Environment [Infographic]

September 12September 12Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged acts, compost, conservation, environmentalism, food, food waste, infographic, meal planning, numbersf, problem, Waste, water, worldwide1 Comment

Originally published by Kristin on The Good Food Blog

“Before doing the research for this infographic, I knew that food waste was a major problem. However, I was astounded by the facts because it is far worse than I thought. Remember: Educating yourself isn’t about feeling guilty; it’s about finding opportunities to do better for the world and yourself.”