Category: Environmental Infographics
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Recycling Glass, Why Bother?
An infographic which shows interesting facts all about recycling glass, for example did you know in 2001, by recycling glass we saved enough energy to launch 10 space missions?! Put together by Pattesons Glass Ltd, supplier of glass jars and bottles.
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How to Hurricane Proof Your Home
Making a few improvements to your home and minimize hurricane damage.
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Keeping the Lights On: The Rising Cost of Electricity in the United States
Nuclear power likely accounts for more of your electricity supply than you might think. According to the graphic, nearly 20% of American electricity is produced via nuclear plant already, and about another 15% produced by wind, hydroelectric, and other renewable sources. With more than a third of our electricity already being generated with renewables, and…
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An introduction to fracking
A brief look at the pros and cons of the fracking process and a few peoples personal opinions on the subject.
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Is deep sea mining worth the risk?
Nautilus Minerals is an organization with a plan: to retrieve the gold that is buried in the bottom of the sea. But the problem is that they can harm a lot of unknown species along the way.
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Great Danger for the Great White Shark
The general consensus is that there are between 3000-5000 great white sharks. However, through a comprehensive five-year study conducted in Gansbaai (which has the densest population of great whites in the world) results show that there could be approximately 50% of this original figure. On a global scale, this puts great whites closer to extinction…
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Sustainable Energy for All
Green living isn’t just a goal for America, but rather for the whole world. Check out this infographic on global sustainable energy and how it can become a reality if we take the necessary steps.
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The 10 Most Dangerous Animals in Australia
Australia is one country that is home to many of the most dangerous animals in the world. For a lot of people it’s one of the first things that comes to mind when Australia is mentioned and for good reason. Australia has deadly snakes, spiders, sharks, crocodiles and jellyfish among others that you would not…
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Why Buying Local is Worth Every Cent
Buying local not only helps your community’s local economy in major ways, it also helps the environment as a whole by lowering harmful carbon dioxide emissions. The United States alone imports $2.2 trillion worth of products yearly from over 150 countries. Furthermore, shipping produces one billion metric tons of CO2 AND uses 11 billion gallons…
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What Is Your Greatest Footprint? (Carbon vs. Water)
Simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint.