If you've got a cell phone that you don't use, it can have a second life and you can help out a good cause. Once you factory reset your phone, your data and accounts should no longer be linked to that device. So now you can throw it out in the regular trash, right.Absolutely not. Phones contain lots of dangerous chemicals like arsenic, lead, and mercury. If thrown into a landfill, those chemicals could get into the groundwater, which would be a bad thing.A number of charities also accept phones. I'll highli ...

Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion - The average Australian buys 56 garments per year, contributing to a garbage truck of textiles going to landfill every second [3] - Australians contribute 300,000 tons of textiles to landfill annually, representing wasted resources and harmful carbon emissions [3] - 87% of textiles internationally end up in landfill [4] - International textile production nearly doubled from 58 million tons to 109 million tons between 2010 and 2020 [4] The "Five Garment Challenge" Solution - The report proposes a "Five Garment Challenge," urging individuals to buy only five new garments per year [16] - The challenge includes transforming existing garments and swapping or selling unwanted clothes [16] - Shifting from 56 garments to five garments per year could reduce Australia's textile landfill from 300,000 tons to 27,000 tons annually [23] - Globally, adopting this approach could prevent over 80 million tons of textile waste annually [23] Community and Personal Benefits - The "Recycled Runway" event transforms waste into wearable art, fostering inclusion, sustainability, skill-sharing, and community connection [9] - Participants in recycling initiatives report increased confidence, community connection, and a renewed love for fashion [9] - Raising awareness about sustainable fashion can lead to economic benefits, with people saving money or spending it on experiences [10]

Good afternoon. I have a real fire in my belly and and I I want to really accomplish something significant environmentally and and in the next 10 minutes I hope to share that passion with all of you and and to stoke this fire I need a lot of fuel. Okay. I go down to the farmers market every Saturday morning and I buy Beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables. One of the ones I bought this morning is this lovely pmen. It's pimmen season. Yeah. Hooray. It's also uh apple season as we all know, right? They're c ...

Imagine [applause] you're out for a walk in Berlin and that you stroll along Alexander Plots where the sound of rushing cars and the distant hum of the trams blend with the chatter of passers Suddenly, something unexpected catches your eye. A plastic container lying by the curb. Would you do as I do and think, "Oh, wow. A turquoise plastic container. Just what I need." Or would you simply see it as garbage.something that's lost all its value now that it's empty and left behind. Someone tossed it away, decid ...

Industry Problem & Analysis - The plastic bag industry's system is designed to create waste and then blame consumers for it [3] - The industry uses tactics similar to big tobacco, including blame, scare, confuse, and influence [11] - After 40 years of recycling efforts, making plastic from virgin oil is still cheaper due to subsidies for the oil industry and a lack of support for recycling [16] - Corporations externalize costs, passing the bill for environmental and health impacts to future generations [17][18] Industry Playbook - Blame: Shift responsibility to consumers, labeling them as "litterbugs" [11] - Scare: Make alternatives seem less appealing by claiming reusable bags carry germs or that bag bans will kill jobs [12] - Confuse: Fund studies and create front groups to disseminate favorable facts to the public [13][14] - Influence: Use money, lobbyists, and lawyers to influence policy at local, state, and federal levels [15] Proposed Solution & Counter-Playbook - Shift incentives to reward companies that take responsibility for their impact with tax breaks and subsidies [18] - The counter-playbook consists of clarity, courage, and collective action [19] - Clarity: Question who benefits from the narrative and follow the money [19] - Courage: Stand up even when afraid [19] - Collective Action: Unite to make change unstoppable [20]

If you've got a cell phone that you don't use, it can have a second life and you can help out a good cause. Here are a bunch of ways you can recycle or reuse your old cell phone. This is all things mobile.Before we get to step one, we've got to talk about step zero. If you're partying with your phone and you don't want other people getting access to your stuff, you should wipe your old phone. The most complete way to do this is to factory reset your device.Well, now we're on step negative one. Back up whate ...

Environmental Awareness - Emphasizes the importance of caring for the planet, highlighting its provision of essential resources like food, water, and air [1] - Advocates for simple actions such as using reusable water bottles, planting trees, and avoiding littering [2] - Illustrates the positive impact of environmental care, including cleaner air, safer water, and thriving forests [4] - Warns of potential consequences of neglecting the environment, such as floods, hotter temperatures, and ecosystem damage [4] Renewable Energy & Sustainability - Showcases examples of renewable energy solutions, such as windmills in the Netherlands providing clean energy to thousands of homes [3] - Highlights Costa Rica's reliance on renewable energy sources for electricity generation [3] - Mentions the development of bricks made from recycled plastic, promoting waste reduction and innovative building materials [3] Call to Action - Encourages individual responsibility in environmental protection, emphasizing that everyone can be a "superhero" through recycling, energy conservation, and general care [4][5] - Promotes a future-oriented perspective, urging collective action to protect the Earth as the only home for future generations [4][5]

[music] Hello everyone. My name is Han. I'm from class 5 K4 of Dantium Primary School.Last summer, I and my family have traveled to Taiwan. As you may know, Taiwan is a paradise for bubble tea, and I'm a big fan of it. I tried many different bubble tea shop, but there was something that really surprised me.Every time I order a drink, the seller would ask, "Did you bring your own cup?" At first, I didn't think much about it, but after hearing that question again and again, I started to realize how powerful i ...

Hello everyone. My name is Fam Changang from class 5Q4 at Dantium Primary School. Today I'm going to talk about how we kids can help save the planet.Raise your hand if you have seen plastic trash on your way to school this week. Thank you. Every day in Vietnam, we throw away 8,000 tons of plastic.That's like throwing away one elephant every single minute. And most of this plastic, it goes straight to our oceans, our rivers, and our streets. Let me ask you a question.Who thinks kids are too small to change a ...

The global aluminum recycling market is set for a substantial expansion, projected to reach $91.3 billion by 2032, as industrial consumers aggressively pursue low-carbon material sources to mitigate skyrocketing energy costs and meet stringent decarbonization targets. The forecast, detailed in a new market analysis, highlights a fundamental shift in the global metal supply chain. The recycling market, valued at $57.2 billion in 2024, is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. ...