Sustainability
Sustainability is only achieved when social, environmental and economic consequences are considered and provided for.
Here at environmentallysober.com, we aspire to be the change and provide that middle ground between conflicting needs. We wish to see the world transform into its potential with the environment at the core of all decisions made, whilst also meeting the needs of society and the economics necessary to facilitate them.
This is always, and forever will be a tough balancing act. Nevertheless, the website aims to pursue this understanding and integrate it throughout the articles.
Sustainability is only achieved when social, environmental and economic consequences are considered and provided for.
This Is How Electric Vehicles Will Revolutionise Transport.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, cheaper and practical to run as the years go by. EVs have previously been branded as impractical and aspirational due to the lack of infrastructure embedded in the UK. EVs rely on the use of charging points to operate. In contrast to petroleum and Fiedler fuelled cars whereby […]
5 Sustainable Watch brands To Look Out For
Introduction Sustainable Watches are a great gift for anyone who wants to add to their watch collection, whilst also wanting to be conscious of what company they’re purchasing products from. These brands are all remarkable and made me feel very proud of the potential of what we can do when we consider more than profit […]
5 Ways To Inspire Environmentalism in Schools
Introduction As a geography teacher based on the fringes of London, there’s always lots of talk on how schools can demonstrate environmentally friendly practices, in a manageable and sustainable way. Whilst keeping costs down and taking as little time as possible. Given how frantic the average school day is for teachers and students alike! After […]
What You Need To Know About Plastic Pollution
Introduction Plastics contribute towards numerous different types of pollution, such as soil, air and water pollution. This is due to the production, transportation and commercialisation of plastic. How Plastic Contributes To Air Pollution An article published in the Journal of Nature Climate Change found the global life-cycle GHG emissions of plastics were 1.7 Gt of […]
Surprising Ways Microplastics Are Damaging Your Health
What Are Micro Plastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic shards or pieces that result from commercial product development and the breakdown of larger plastics. By the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) microplastics are any fragment of plastic less than 5mm in length. Consumption of Microplastics Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of […]
What And Why You Need To Know About Sargassum
What is Sargassum? Sargassum is a brown seaweed with berry-like air bladders, you will see variations of the species distributed around the tropical oceans of the world Over the past 10 years, it has become a major issue in many popular coastal tourist destinations around the world as a result of excessive blooming seasons. This […]
How To Be More Sustainable in 2023!
Introduction Do you want to become more sustainable in 2023? Here I. a great place to start with 5 ways you can be more environmentally conscious with your lifestyle decisions. In this article we cover Thrifting, Reducing plastic use. food labels, eco-friendly transport options and eating more plant-based alternatives. Start Thrifting An amazing way to […]
Most Effective and Easy Way To Start Composting
What is Composting? Composting is a very effective way to reduce food wastage. Home composting can potentially divert up to 150 kg of food waste per household per year from local collection authorities, according to the FAO. Compost is a type of fertilizer that uses decayed organic matter to help plants grow. The best thing […]
Why Renewable Energy Sources Are The Future
What Are Renewable Energy Sources? Renewable energy is energy from natural sources that follow a cyclical model and can be reused or replenished quicker than they can be consumed. Read more for the advantages and disadvantages of there renewable energy sources mentioned in the article. Examples of Renewable Energy Solar Energy: Energy generated through the absorption […]
Renewable Energy: Positives and Negatives
What are renewable energy sources? Renewable energy is energy from natural sources that follow a cyclical model and can be reused or replenished quicker than they can be consumed. Examples of Renewable Energy Solar Energy: Energy generated through the absorption of radiant light and heat from the sun Geothermal Energy: Geothermal is produced from steam and […]