The CO2 of H2O

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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.

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Sunscreen and Sustainability

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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!

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Fashion and Sustainability

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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!

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Earth Day 50th Anniversary

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April 22nd, 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement – a movement spawned to give voice to emerging public consciousness and concern about the state of our planet.

We love our Earth. And we know you do, too! From the mountains, to the oceans, to the jungles, to the forests, to the plains, our planet is truly amazing.

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One Year Anniversary (and all the bloopers!)

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One year ago, we launched our swrm YouTube channel. Since then, we’ve worked hard to bring you accurate and up to date buzz on climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability. And we promise to bring you so much more! Thanks for joining us on this amazing journey to a more sustainable way of life. We look forward to another year and always remember that transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle is habit changing and will take time. Reach out for support if you need to — the Hive has your back!

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Composting with William Klimpert of Common Ground Compost

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We have food waste on the brain. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – one third of all food produced for human consumption. So, today, we’re talking with William Klimpert from Common Ground Compost about how to turn our waste not back into want not.

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Geothermal Energy

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Today, we’re talking about heat. The Earth is hot. And no, we’re not referring to Global Warming — at least, not this time. The Earth is hot on the inside. How hot could it actually be, you ask? The inner core of the Earth is almost 11 thousand degrees fahrenheit, which is as hot as the surface of the sun!

This heat provides Geothermal Energy: a constant supply of completely clean, sustainable energy!

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Hydroelectric Power

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In previous videos, we’ve talked about the sun, the wind, and even fossil fuels as renewable sources of energy. Today, we’re talking about the power of water.

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8 Green Certifications to Know

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How do you know if the environmentally-friendly and sustainable products you buy actually ARE environmentally-friendly and sustainable? With certifications! Today, Lexi breaks down 8 of the most common, so we can rest assured knowing that we’re really doing our best to live our most sustainable lives in everything from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the products we purchase, to the buildings we live in.

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Sustainable Fish with Giovanna Kupiec of Seamore’s

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Today we’re talking with Giovanna Kupiec, Sustainability and Marketing Manager of Seamore’s Restaurants in New York City. While as much as 2 billion pounds of fish is discarded by fisheries in the United States every year, Seamore’s is dedicated to tackling seafood waste while sourcing their ingredients sustainably, diversely, and as locally as possible.

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