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Littering is illegal and penalties vary from state to state, because it causes great harm to the environment. On May 11th, 2012, an ad created by the Surfrider Foundation depicts why littering is dangerous and unhealthy for the oceans, and also for humans. The ad contains an image of sushi wrapped in a plastic brown bag embedded with more plastic, rather than seaweed and fish. A pair of chopsticks lie beside the sushi as if someone were preparing to ingest it. In blue, capitalized, and printed…

Facts about Food Waste Many of us never think about what happens to the food that we leave on our plate. However, maybe we should. Do you realize that 113 billion pounds of food goes un-eaten every year? According to the USDA, that makes up 31% of all our food. Why is this happening? We are not using our scrap food as an asset. Instead, we are clogging up landfills while there are people and animals that are going hungry. According to the article “Five Tactics to reduce Food Waste” in Julys…

mainly the atmosphere detrimentally. The article states that, “ The poorest people in the world had virtually nothing to do with causing global warming…” This textually evidence explains how the climate change is negatively changing weather. Toxic waste sites are placed in rural areas where the poorest people live. The population is thrown into the atmosphere affecting the poorest peoples environment. The article also states, “ That argument has fed a rising sensation of out rage among the…

When the warm weather hits like a punch in the gut, people flock to closest beach with enough food to feed an entire zoo. During the sunny day, beach goers participate in common activities such as picnics, feeding seagulls, and enjoying the refreshing feeling of the cold, salty water of the ocean against their sun kissed skin. However, at the end of the day, the beach is covered in crud that was left behind. David Barry finds situations like these infuriating. To empathise his hatred of…

Developed countries bleed food waste, while the rest of the world cries of hunger. In an increasingly globalized world, the loss of food waste contrasted with millions of people suffering from hunger is a painful paradox. This enormous wastage exists at the same time as one billion people in the world are suffering and dying from hunger. The act of food waste looks normal in our society; it seems that the people are forced to throw out what is no longer useful. Everybody can see how people have…

crimes that are affecting the environment (Lynch & Stretesky, 2013). Lynch and Stretesky (2013) argue that “population density forces waste materials to amass and cluster in proximity to population center, producing high waste volumes and elevated levels of exposure to waste products” (p. 627). However, many businesses do not address these issues and continue to allow waste products to affect neighborhoods and the environment. Corporations that use toxic chemicals are not only harming…

This essay examines the implications of waste in design and manufacturing with regard to the nature and future sustainability of practices considered modern by contemporary standards. Practices, such as CNC (computer numerically controlled) machining and additive manufacturing such as 3D printing, are the benchmark for modern manufacturing; 'In the domain of manufacturing, computer numerically controlled (CNC) technology is a major contributor to the production capacity of the…

Working in a salon that offers services for hair and nails can make you subject to long term exposure to volatile organic chemicals (frequently abbreviated as VOCs). To avoid aggravating short-term symptoms and long term health problems, it is essential that your salon have filtration that keeps the air clean. Here are 5 best features to have in a unit. Enhanced Carbon Filter---Carbon is well known for its ability to remove gaseous pollutants such as airborne chemicals. But the types of…

Mazotos ship disappeared on the way from Akko to Athens containing vines and goods. At last, there was a video on how the archaeologists and divers work. This is an expensive project, so many volunteers are needed. Also, there is no diving time could waste since it was 45m under water and need to stay there around 20 minutes. Overall, it was hard work for this underwater shipwreck archaeology…

Both the Han dynasty and Roman empire saw the welfare of using technology to help the common people. For example, in Han China government officials gave specific instructions on how to properly establish water conservations to help the common people and save their labor. “I request that you establish water conservation offices in each district and staff them with people who are experienced in the ways of water. There should be one high official and one deputy with just enough workers to meet the…