Maurice SkinnerThe world is now facing plenty of obstacles that now threaten not only our civilization, but our world’s environment. Although these issues are a constant danger to human beings, animals and plants, it is important to thoroughly understand their causes and effects, as well as what communities, companies, and businesses are doing to combat these problems. A series of four articles will provide us an in depth look at a few issues we now face.
Organic food and its impact on our daily lives
While organic food is boasted as being healthier and better for a person’s daily diet, there are a wide array of common misconceptions pertaining to this “healthy” style of living. This article aims to objectively provide answers on whether or not organic food is good not only for the environment, but also for the daily diet of human beings. The article also explores how organic food is perceived in Japan compared to other countries.
Understanding the pros and cons of organic food
Zero Waste mindset is possible
Although there are many objections as to why a zero waste lifestyle may or may not work, it is important to understand whether or not transitioning and preserving an individual zero waste lifestyle is a step in the right direction. This article not only focuses on the difficulties and arguments regarding zero waste, but it also provides what communities around Japan and the world are doing to create a cleaner environment for everyone.
The challenges facing adopting a zero mindset/
Food Waste problems in Japan
How much food is actually thrown out each year? More than the average individual might think. Food waste is a large issue facing both developed and developing countries. It also a cause in global greenhouse emissions. It is important to not only understand how this threatens our planet, but what measures are being taken to not only curb waste, but to completely eliminate it.
Japan’s food waste problems and solutions/
Is recycled plastic the solution?
Recycled plastics were aimed at decreasing waste in our cities, countries, and oceans. However, there seems to have been a much negative impact to its use than previously expected. This article aims to explore those impacts and what many countries are doing to reverse damage caused by recycled plastic; furthermore, it also details several alternatives to recycled plastic and how they prevent pollution and waste.
Are recycled plastics the answer to Japan’s waste problems
These articles serve to promote awareness in order to combat climate change. Moreover, they provide information that put our wasting habits into perspective. Although recycled plastic, organic food, food waste, and a zero waste lifestyle are only a small portion of issues and misconceptions we must thoroughly understand, it is a step in the right direction and will hopefully bring awareness to many people not only in Japan, but around the world.
