We all know we're supposed to unplug our technological gadgets when we're not using them, and back in the days when we only had a few home electronics—a TV here, a stereo there—that wasn't so hard to do. But as our devices proliferate , this formerly simple task has become increasingly annoying. Who wants to spend an extra 10 minutes every morning stalking around the house and finding phone chargers and cable boxes to... Read More
Plastic has brought a lot of convenience to our lives. It is water-resistant, cheap, simple to utilize and versatile. Unfortunately, plastic is not biodegradable, which means we must use this material responsibly. Recycling helps reduce the negative impact plastic has on our environment, so we can improve our carbon footprint and enjoy the benefits of plastic without suffering the consequences.
Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator.
Plastic bags and... Read More
We know we must breathe to live, but aside from that most people know few facts about the process aside from oxygen in and carbon dioxide out. Check out some very fascinating facts below to give you some more insight into what is going on when we breathe!
1. Breathing has very little to do with oxygen. Air has 21% oxygen and the body only needs 5%. It’s all about Carbon Dioxide!
2. Breathing through the... Read More
Did you know cucumbers are considered a superfood?
What exactly does it take for a food to be adorned the title "superfood"? Well, superfoods are natural foods that have an array of nutrients that synergistically work to together to exponentially expand the individual nutritional components.
Cucumbers are the 4th most cultivated vegetable in the world. They are in the same botanical family as melons and squashes. They are considered one of the absolute best foods for... Read More
Need another reason to stop drinking sodas? How about farmers using Coke and Pepsi as a pesticide? And it works!
The short video shows some farmers in India who claim that standard pesticides cost much more money than Coke or Pepsi, which do the job of killing insects even better. Check it out and let us know what you think!
