Toxic Lake Apopka Toxic Lake Apopka. The History of agriculture here, and how we got to where we are. The Toxic Tour of Lake Apopka, led by Jeannie Economos of the Farmworker Association of Florida, conveys the deep history of Lake Apopka North Shore, agriculture and nutrient pollution. The synopsis below provides a snapshot of Central Florida’s systems of pollution and the beginning of a long road to environmental justice. We met with Economos again on Feb.1,
You’ve pledged a more eco-conscious lifestyle for 2020. Recycling correctly: check. Composting: check. Thrifting: You wonder why you hadn’t done it sooner. But now you’re on to tackling bigger challenges: making your job an eco-friendly workspace . From thousands of sheets of paper lost to mistake prints to food scraps piled in trash bins, office buildings contribute more than their fair share to the waste crisis. In 2017, the U.S. generated 268 million tons of waste, or
Have you ever thought about what really makes up your makeup products? Have you ever thought about why people are shopping for eco-friendly makeup? Take a look at the makeup you use daily, is it in plastic packaging, does it list dozens of chemicals you don’t know? Chemical exposure, pollution problems, and animal cruelty could be a part of your beloved cosmetic companies, but not to fear, there are many eco-friendly brands that
Florida’s recycling goal by 2020 was to have 75% of all trash be recycled. With 2020 here, Florida has fallen short of that goal. In 2019, Florida’s recycling rate was at 49%, way below the intended 75% (1). Florida consists of 67 counties and as of 2019, only 2 out of the 67 achieved that goal (2). Just in Orange County, the recycling rejection rate is 85%. Why has Florida not been able to meet
What the Frack Florida! Fracking vs. Environmentalists has been a long fought battle for years over the fracturing of the Earth for resource gain. So, do environmentalists have a fighting chance in finally defeating fracking in Florida? Now, let’s dive into the history of fracking to learn more and make your own determination. What is “Fracking”? Simply put, fracking is a method using pressurized liquid to fracture rock and obtain natural gas or oil. By
If climate change continues unabated, this is our reality before the century’s end: rising seas, algae-laden oceans, scarcity of clean drinking water, smog-filled skies, dangerous heat temperatures, devastating natural disasters. Watch or read the news and you’re bound to find reports of a warming planet. But amid the doom and gloom, there’s reason for hope: Corporations with global outreach have taken note, and are leading the way to building a more sustainable future. Jacobs, a
