Where Your Computer Goes to Die…

Truck full of old electronics including computer hard drives, monitors, fax machines, headphones, wires, etc.

Every year the world produces approximately 50 million metric tons of electronic or “e-waste” according to the UN University. This is more than the weight of all the commercial aircraft ever made, looks like 4,500 Eiffel Towers, is enough to completely cover an area the size of Manhattan, and is roughly worth $62.5 billion USD.

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Top 10 Sustainability Myths

Bee hive with YouTube logo red play button at center.

With the rise of the Internet and the age of the smartphone, information is now at the tip of our fingers 24 hours a day. But this has also given rise to a ton of misinformation. Unfortunately, poorly researched news articles and sensationalism are now the norm for even mainstream media. So, today we’re taking a look at some of the most common myths about our favorite subject: sustainability.

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Carbon Footprint of Entertainment – Part III – Gaming and Social Media

Carbon Footprint of Entertainment – Part III – Gaming and Social Media

If you missed the first 2 parts read them here: Carbon Footprint of Entertainment! Part I – Movies, Television & the Stage. Carbon Footprint of Entertainment! Part II – Sports. We have been examining our favorite pastimes

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Giving Thanks Sustainably

Fall leaves on a table with berries and a glass lantern. Handwritten text, give thanks.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching in the United States and it’s time to think roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, family, football, food comas and over 293 million dollars of food waste

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Land Degradation

Land Degradation

Whenever we talk about the Climate Crisis, the first issues mentioned are usually about reducing our carbon footprint, living sustainably, removing fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy. Very rarely does anyone immediately think of how our

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