#environmentallyconscious

[groovy-lady]

Being environmentally conscious (as much as I am able to do) is important to me because HaShem made our planet as well as us so it seems only right that we take care of it to honor Him.

[the-mindful-traveler]

Sustainable Travel: Tips for Reducing Your Environmental Footprint While Exploring the World

Traveling is a wonderful way to broaden our horizons, learn about new cultures, and create lasting memories. However, it's no secret that tourism can have a significant impact on the environment. From carbon emissions to waste generation, travel can contribute to environmental degradation. The good news is that there are steps we can take to reduce our environmental footprint while we travel. In this post, we'll explore some tips for sustainable travel.

Choose eco-friendly accommodations: Look for hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals that prioritize sustainability. Consider staying in places that have implemented energy-efficient practices, waste reduction programs, and water conservation measures. You can also opt for eco-friendly accommodations such as ecolodges or green hotels that use renewable energy sources, recycle, and promote sustainable practices.

Pack light: The more weight you carry, the more fuel your transportation will need, resulting in higher carbon emissions. So, try to pack light and bring only the essentials. You can also opt for eco-friendly luggage, such as bags made from recycled materials or those that are biodegradable.

Use public transportation: Taking public transportation or walking is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint while exploring a new city. You can also rent bikes or use bike-sharing services. When you need to use a car, consider renting a hybrid or electric vehicle.

Bring your reusable water bottle and bags: Avoid single-use plastic by bringing your reusable water bottle and bags. You can refill your bottle at water fountains or restaurants instead of buying bottled water. Reusable bags can be used for shopping, reducing the need for plastic bags.

Eat local and sustainable: Choosing local and organic food supports small businesses and reduces the carbon footprint of transportation. You can also opt for plant-based meals or meat alternatives, which have a lower environmental impact.

In conclusion, sustainable travel involves making conscious choices that minimize our impact on the environment. By following these tips, we can reduce our carbon footprint, support local businesses, and promote responsible tourism. Let's travel responsibly, create lasting memories, and protect our planet.

[renewablephilosopher]

Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic systems over the long term, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This requires balancing the use of natural resources with the need to protect and preserve the environment.

Sustainability is important because it allows us to create a world where humans can thrive while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. By using resources in a sustainable way, we can ensure that we are meeting our needs without depleting resources or causing harm to the planet.

At the workplace, individuals can contribute to sustainability by creating sustainable programs that reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote environmentally friendly practices. Some examples of programs that can be implemented include:

Recycling and waste reduction programs: This can include implementing a recycling program for paper, plastics, and other materials, and encouraging employees to reduce waste by using reusable containers and water bottles.

Energy conservation programs: This can include implementing energy-saving practices, such as turning off lights and computers when not in use, using energy-efficient appliances, and installing programmable thermostats.

Sustainable transportation programs: This can include encouraging employees to use public transportation, carpool, or bike to work, and providing incentives for these behaviors.

Green purchasing programs: This can include purchasing environmentally friendly products, such as those made from recycled materials, and supporting companies that prioritize sustainability.

By implementing sustainable programs in the workplace, individuals can contribute to a more sustainable future, reduce the negative impact of their organization on the environment, and create a healthier and more productive workplace.l

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https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/resources/9-office-sustainability-ideas-for-a-

[apeiy]

The equivalent of 32 trillion 9/11s happen each time I mix up my compost

[capableism]

Winter’s tail, an inspirational & cautionary story for humans

Winter was found in December 2005, her tail badly damaged from a crab trap."  Actually, the fisherman knew that dolphins often flock to the area where they put  the crab trap, but they did not really care about it and kept putting it in the area.  

Their indifference about the environment can endanger the dolphin." (The Impact of Human Behavior on Dolphin's Life in the Dolphin Tale Series 2011 & 2014, 126) The impact on Winter's life was lifelong. Her disability required her to live in captivity to survive. Under ordinary circumstances, the goal of the Clear Water Marine Aquarium is to rescue  rehabilitate, and release. This aquarium demonstrates the positive impact humans can have on animal life. In the case of Winter, the  aquarium saved Winter from negative human involvement. In the case of  Winter's companion Panama, she was a dolphin who required the safety of captivity because of old age. Becoming deaf, Panama actually relied on  human scraps. Her need to find and stay close to boats also put her in danger  of injury.   

Dolphins in captivity live around 12 or 13 years. They are adaptable  creatures but in captivity they depend on humans for food, and limited socialization with other animals shortens their life span. Winter's journey from  the wild to becoming a domestic animal is not a focus of the film. 

Winter's behavioral training she received to “warm up" to humans is not shown. Winter's side-to-side swimming is a variation of how sharks swim.

It caused scoliosis, and when Winter was fitted with her new tail, humans were the ones who had to teach her how to swim. 

Winter's problems with the tail in the film are solved when Dr. McCarthy makes a new "sock" out of Winter's gel. The gel in real life has helped people who had  previously given up on prosthetics. Unfortunately, Winter's tail slowly died and  broke down on its own. As the tissue died and the potential for infection  increased, the Clear Water Marine Aquarium staff slowly amputated, though, in the film,  it happened in one dramatic scene. The film modified the true story to  better fit in the Hollywood template. It must be traumatic for children to witness Winter losing her tail in this way. 

The prosthetic tail prolonged Winter's life by slowing the damage resulting from  her "shark" swimming pattern. This again highlights the positive possibilities of  human intervention and  dedication to animals. 

Winter's prosthetics were created and tested by a team of doctors and supported by the aquarium staff. It was a group effort that provided  an inspirational story.  

Dolphin Tale is more focused on the positive impact of humans on animals.  Emphasizing how humans can save animals' lives is important. The second  film, however, addresses the dolphin's need for other animals. Hope and Winter must be introduced and then accept one another in order to save Winter from  isolation and the possibility of losing her human companions. Isolation of  dolphins in captivity is illegal because it's cruel based on what humans know  about dolphin culture.

Sources

Maskurotal, A. K., Aminah, S. M., & Rizki, F. (2020). The Impact of Human Behavior on Dolphin’s Life in the Dolphin Tale Series (2011 & 2014). J-Lalite: Journal of English Studies, 1(2), 123-135. http://jos.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/jes

Learn more about Winter’s story https://www.cmaquarium.org/animals/dolphins/winter/

[spongebob-connoisseur]

Oh no, Nick's doing NFT's now?

Not yet. But soon. Viacom announced an nft start up platform where people can buy and sell nfts of their favorite characters. Expectant to come spring of 2022. They've mentioned Nickelodeon. Spongebob is the face of Nickelodeon and the characters from SB is world wide recognizable. It's bad. All around bad.

I'm hoping possibly if we spread the word we might be able to deter this. It's wishful thinking but it's better than nothing.

[chronically-autistic-dinosaur]

Calgary Transit is offering 50% off passes for the summer and I’m like 🫤 that’s cool and all. But the real question is WHY DIDN’T THEY OFFER FREE TRANSIT TO THOSE WHO WENT TO SHAWN MENDES 3 WEEKS AGO?! His tour is completely carbon/environmentally friendly and fans were ENCOURAGED to find environmentally friendly ways to get to his shows. The venues are/were supposed to be as environmentally friendly as possible too, but the Saddledome is 💩 and didn’t implement anything.

I’m just saying…if Calgary Transit was able to do it to encourage vaccinations, they could have easily done it for a concert for ONE NIGHT.

Yes, I’m also being bitter and petty at the fact that I had to spend almost $15 on transit between me and Hayden 🙄

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Then my grandma goes and posts this gem of a comment ⬇️ I stg woman….So I come in with not only a brief description of what SAF is but a LINK to the freaking Wonder Tour sustainability program. Come at me again, and I’ll send more info your way ✌🏻

There ARE environmentally friendly fuels out there, grandma. Stop listening to FB garbage.

[astrology-adhd]

Obviously climate change is fucking real but can you rich people stop acting like buying reusable straws is the fucking solution. And that people who don't use aluminum straws are killing the fucking turtles. Shut up there are people in suits raping children who control all of the money in the world and you know what if they weren't flying around their private jets and drilling oil out of Mother Earth and fucking over the planet 24/7 because they don't give a shit, then maybe we wouldn't be in a global fucking crisis. Maybe if they stopped acting like deforestation was a business deal and took life seriously then we'd be okay. But they don't. They don't care. And honestly maybe there areee rich influential people in power who have good hearts & intentions but y'all are not fucking doing anything with your power for shit if that's the case, and you better step up because the sickos in the suits who have all the power and are making all these terrible decisions are ruining it for everyone so wake the fuck up and stop acting like the everyday middle class motherfucker who's exhausted and wants to kill themselves has to save the world by buying straws. And recycling their soda can. And buying things is never going to save the fucking world and that's how you know it's a scam in the first place.

Also hmm USA how about we stop acting like environmental scientists, these college kids in lab suits are finding THE answer to the crisis and saving the people?? Can we stop acting like indigenous wisdom doesn't already have so many answers to ways to nurture and save the Land!??!?@?#(%[@?@?@?!?@@@!!!!!???????!!!!!!!!?!?$]%%%: 🙃

Wake up wake up wake up