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Sustainable Seafood

Meghan Food, YouTube Channel May 28, 2020August 21, 2021aquaculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, ASC, Billion Oyster Project, bottom trawler fishing, bycatch, eutrophication, Fish, fishing, marine conservation, Marine Stewardship Council, monterary bay aquarium, MSC, Oceans, overfishing, regenerative aquaculture, SDGs, seafood waste, seafood watch, Seamores, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable seafood, United Nations

Global seafood consumption has more than doubled in the last 50 years, with demand reaching a staggering 143 million metric tonnes. And with an anticipated 10 billion people expected to inhabit the planet by 2050, the demand for animal protein will increase by 52 percent, making sustainable and healthy approaches to feeding the world more critical than ever before.

So today, we’re going to talk more about one of the most nutritious and sustainable proteins available on the planet — if sourced responsibly.

Who needs self care? YOU do!

Chrystal Food, Personal Care May 26, 2020May 27, 2020beauty products, body scrub, DIY, facial cleanser, facial toner, food waste, Skincare, zero waste beauty

Soooooo, the novelty has probably well and truly worn off of this isolation bit. But we’re all going to stick with it and #stayathome because we care. We care about our elderly relatives; we care about our front line health professionals (and their families); we care about the grocery store workers and their families; we care about the planet and this short respite she’s getting. But somewhere in there, we need to also keep caring about ourselves. If we’re in the position to stay at home and self-isolate, we’re in a privileged position, no doubt about it. But that’s not to say it’s not wearing us down. So here are 7 super easy, helpful, and all-natural DIY skincare recipes that you can pamper yourself with. And you probably don’t need to leave home for most of the ingredients! You’re welcome! 😉

Methane and Global Warming

Meghan and Ben Global Warming, YouTube Channel May 21, 2020August 21, 2021agriculture, carbon capture, carbon dioxide, CH4, CO2, compost, composting, emissions, GHG emissions, GHGs, Global Warming, global warming potential, Greenhouse Effect, greenhouse gases, GWP, methane, methane leaks, waste management

When we discuss climate change, most of our focus is on carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions. But today, we’re talking about methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. So, why don’t we hear more about it?

Is Coronavirus going to cause a viral awakening?

Chrystal Climate Change, Food, Health, Sustainability May 19, 2020May 18, 2020Avocado Green Mattress, COVID-19, Food Security, food waste, Meat processing plants, OnePoll, Recycling, WHO, working from home

Although there’s been plenty of images posted to social media by Fakey McFake and others, there are actually some real stories which demonstrate a silver lining to these unprec… uncer… downright scary times.

The CO2 of H2O

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Water, YouTube Channel May 14, 2020August 21, 2021Carbon Footprint, clean drinking water, clean water, CO2, desalination, drinking water, emissions, Energy Consumption, greywater, H2O, rainwater collection, Renewable Energy, septic tank, Water, water conservation, water footprint, water management, water scarcity, water shortage, water usage

Welcome to the Hive from home, QuarantineTV Edition! Today, we’re talking about water. Specifically, what type of emissions are produced bringing this magical elixir into and out of our lives. As our population increases, we need to learn how to adapt to sharing our limited freshwater resources. Water is essential to life on Earth, and providing access that is more sustainable just makes sense.

Methane & Global Warming

Meghan and Ben Climate Science, Global Warming May 12, 2020May 12, 2020agriculture, atmosphere, compost, composting, emissions, EPA, GHG emissions, Global Warming, Greenhouse Effect, greenhouse gases, GWP, landfill, methane, methane leaks, waste management, water vapor

Police of a little-noticed 2018 methane leak at an Exxon Mobil site in Ohio was one of the worst in recent memory, outpacing the methane emissions from the entire oil and gas industries of many countries.

When we discuss climate change, most of our focus is on carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions. But why don’t we talk about other heat trapping gases such as Methane (CH4), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O)? The short answer is there is more CO2 in the atmosphere than any other greenhouse gas at around 80% of total emissions. But did you know, methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2?

Sunscreen and Sustainability

Meghan Environment, Health, YouTube Channel May 8, 2020August 21, 2021chemical sunscreen, Chemicals in sunscreen, coral bleaching, endocrine disruptor, melanoma, mineral sunscreen, nano particle, Oceans, octinoxate, PABA, skin cancer awareness, Skin Cancer Foundation, SPF, sun burn, sun damage, sunburn, sunscreen, Sustainability, titanium dioxide, UV rays, UV umbrella, UVA, UVB, zinc oxide

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first week of May is Sun Awareness Week. Skin cancer is the most common and preventable of all the cancers. And while we’re all desperate to get outside and catch some rays, it’s important to remember to protect our skin while also considering the effect those protections have on our environment.

No matter the season, we’re talking about how you can be sun safe and reef safe during these difficult times. BONUS: You won’t end up with a goofy mask burn!

Coffee Cup Bamboo-zle

Chrystal Food, Sustainability May 5, 2020June 7, 2020bamboo coffee cup, formaldehyde, melamine, Reusable Coffee Cup, Stiftung Warentest

So you’ve got your ‘eco-friendly’, ‘sustainable’, ‘biodegradable’ bamboo (and __________and ________) coffee cup, and are keen to put it to use! What do you fill it with? Hot coffee. And here’s where we run into issues. The acidity and heat of the liquid will very likely cause carcinogenic chemicals to leach into the beverage!

Fashion and Sustainability

Meghan Sustainability, Sustainable Wardrobe, YouTube Channel April 30, 2020August 21, 2021Alternative Apparel, babaa, Carbon Footprint, ethical fashion brands, Everlane, Fashion, fashion industry, fashion industry pollution, Fast fashion, Good on You, goodonyou, People Tree, Slow fashion, sustainable fashion, sustainable fashion brands, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, Sustainable Wardrobe, THIRD LAW, ThredUP

Now is the perfect time to take a look at your sustainability goals in terms of your wardrobe. Dig deep into the darkness of your closet and take stock. What can actually be worn? What can be repaired or repurposed? What can be donated? You don’t have to sacrifice sustainability for great fashion!

Super Simple Food Waste Fixes

Meghan Food, Sustainability, Waste Solutions April 28, 2020April 30, 2020Carbon Footprint, coffee, cooking, DIY, food loss, Food Security, food waste, home made, homemade, recipes, recycled, Recycling advice, reduce reuse recycle, repurpose, Reuse, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, upcycle, Zero Waste, zero waste lifestyle

Refrigerator packed with leftovers in containers.

On an average year, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally – one third of all food produced for human consumption. And that was before a global pandemic struck. Now, between panic buying at the grocery store, restaurants closing worldwide, and food supply chains scrambling to readjust to our new “normal”, experts say that number is bound to increase.

So, we’ve come up with a few easy food waste fixes to help you tackle waste at home, and keep your sustainability goals in mind even during a crisis.