Environmental Impact Assessment

Learn about the environmental impact assessment of everyday products as well as our practices and lifestyle

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Why You Should Ditch Fast Fashion for Good (And What to Do Instead)

You see a trendy top for $5. It’s cheap, it’s cute, and you think, “Why not?” But did you know that that $5 shirt costs way more than you think? Fast fashion – cheap, mass-produced clothing designed to be worn a few times and thrown away – is one of the biggest polluters on Earth. […]

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The Hidden Environmental Cost of Your Closet: Fast Fashion, Waste, and How to Fix It

If you think your wardrobe is harmless, think again.  The clothes you own – yes, even that bargain T-shirt or those cheap jeans – have a massive hidden environmental cost. So if you’ve ever wondered, “How bad is my closet for the environment?”, this article will break it down in brutal, eye-opening detail. The Lifecycle

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Why We Should Start Using Plastic-Free Period Products

Let’s talk about periods, specifically, the hidden cost of conventional pads and tampons.  Did you know that the average menstruator uses over 11,000 disposable period products in their lifetime? And most of these are loaded with plastic, chemicals, and synthetic materials that harm both your body and the planet. If you’ve ever wondered why plastic-free

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8 SHOCKING Plastic Facts You Need to Know

Plastic is unavoidable. It’s in your water bottle, your takeout container, even the clothes you’re wearing right now.  But here’s the scary part – most of us have no idea just how bad plastic pollution really is. We’re not just talking about a few soda bottles floating in the ocean. This is a full-blown crisis.

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How Consumerism Controls Our Lives and the Planet

Consumerism isn’t just about shopping, it’s the engine that keeps modern capitalism running.  We’re conditioned to buy, upgrade, and discard at an ever-increasing pace, all while being told this cycle equals progress.  But beneath the glossy ads and social media hauls, consumer capitalism hides a darker reality: environmental destruction, psychological manipulation, and a system built

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How Reservoirs Reshape Ecosystems and the Environment

Reservoirs are everywhere. They supply water for cities, generate electricity, and support agriculture.  But behind their benefits, reservoirs dramatically alter the environment, often in ways we don’t fully appreciate until it’s too late. If you’ve ever wondered how these massive artificial lakes affect nature, you’re in the right place.  How Reservoirs Change Natural Water Flow

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The Devastating Truth About Bottom Trawling

Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods in use today.  Massive weighted nets scrape the ocean floor, catching everything in their path – fish, corals, even centuries-old marine habitats.  The damage is so severe that scientists compare it to clear-cutting a forest or bulldozing a grassland. Bottom trawling disrupts entire ecosystems threatens

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Is Blast Fishing the Most Destructive Thing Happening to Our Oceans Right Now?

Think of a vibrant coral reef teeming with life  Now, picture that same reef seconds after an explosion.  The water clouds with debris, lifeless fish float to the surface, and the coral is shattered. This is blast fishing, one of the most destructive fishing methods in the world. Also known as dynamite fishing, blast fishing

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Nipa Palm is Taking Over the Niger Delta Coastline – Here’s Why We Should Be Concerned

The Niger Delta is one of the most ecologically rich regions in the world. It’s home to vast mangrove forests, countless fish species, and millions of people who depend on its natural resources.  But a silent invader is creeping through the waterways, displacing native plants and threatening the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem. This

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World Wildlife Day: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

Every year on March 3rd, the world comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about wildlife and the urgent need to protect it.  This global event reminds us that our planet’s animals and plants are not just beautiful; they are essential to our survival. But here’s the truth: wildlife is

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