Studies show that the oceans have about 26,000 tons of plastic and other wastes like cigarettes and beverage cans causing a lot more havoc than you can imagine. To begin with, plastic is deadly for wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, and fish. Hundreds of these animals are dying every…
It is apparent that the world, at large, is experiencing a lot of problems when it comes to proper waste management. According to data from the World Bank, the rate of waste generated is only expected to increase. In 2016, the world’s cities generated approximately two billion tonnes of solid…
An organised workspace and one that is free of clutter will supercharge your day. Such a workspace will provide you with more room to finish your daily tasks in addition to freeing you from the visual distractions that cause stress. However, some people fail to de-clutter their office mainly because…
It is never easy to deal with a family member’s demise. There is an aspect of emotional loss which is often followed closely by a monumental task of handling the deceased’s estate or any possessions left behind. It is generally a good idea to sort through as soon as possible…
The loss of someone close to you is always a redefining moment in life. The death of a family member starts a process which, though painful, is normal and expected. It is a period in which you gradually come to terms with that loss and start to regroup and view…
The garbage patch typically refers to the name given to the massive concentrations of rubbish in the northern parts of the Pacific Ocean. It should be noted that a significant amount of this garbage is plastic. To be more precise, this is an area in the Pacific Ocean with a…
As the human population continues to grow, a corresponding growth in rubbish also occurs. With the number of human beings only projected to dramatically increase, the above correlation implies that the amount of waste will only increase with time. Therefore, we must employ the best strategies when it comes to…
It is true that Australia competes against the rest of the world in a number of ways and recycling is no exception. In certain aspects such as newspaper recycling, Australia has been the leader for many years. However, there are other areas where it has to pull up its socks.…
The number of rubbish humans throws away is on the rise and sadly, this trend is only projected to increase. The current global waste generation levels stand approximately at 1.3 billion tonnes per year. This figure is widely expected to rise to approximately 2.2 billion tonnes per year in the…
