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  • The High Cost of Cut-Flowers

    The High Cost of Cut-Flowers

    Many of us can recall that during holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, etc., all the grocery stores in our area become flooded with flowers. Companies such as ProFlowers and 1800Flowers, to name a few, make their biggest profits during these special occasions by delivering flowers across the nation. Oftentimes, questions that we…

  • Gardening In The City

    Gardening In The City

    What is Micro-Gardening? Micro-gardening is the practice of growing food in containers in order to maintain energy and space efficiency. This gardening technique is taking urban city settings by storm due to its convenience and ability to thrive in confined spaces such as balconies and small lawns. Now it is easier than ever to have…

  • Sustainable Development and Economic Growth

    Sustainable Development and Economic Growth

    One of the longest ongoing debates in the world of economic trade, politics, and human growth involves the evolution of sustainable development. What is this sustainable development? Can it create jobs? Reduce the poverty line? Or will a company go bankrupt once sustainable policies are enforced? The economy and its monetary flow are consistently used…

  • Medicinal Plants in Ghana

    Medicinal Plants in Ghana

    Modern medicinal applications are popular among westerners but in Ghana, traditional medicine or herbal medicine including herbalists, spiritual healers, and practitioners are still held in high regard, if not their first choice by default. Traditional medicine can cover herbalism, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, hydropathy, and other branches of medicinal practices where most involve medicinal plants. For…

  • Overfishing in Uganda

    Overfishing in Uganda

    Worldwide fish consumption per capita is higher than it has ever been. With such increasing demand, particularly amongst the developed world, overfishing has become a serious issue. One-third of the world’s oceans can be classified as overfished, which disproportionately affects developing nations. It is estimated that, in the near future, many African countries will have…

  • Sponsor Environmental Action | Fund Eco-Action Projects | IDEAS For Us

    Sponsor Environmental Action Get Involved with IDEAS For Us in Orlando, FL and Volunteer in Local Eco-Action Events & Projects and Sponsor Environmental Action. watch eco-action highlights Eco-Action Projects in Central Florida Every month, IDEAS mobilizes volunteers to accomplish Eco-Action projects in Central Florida. Read below about the projects IDEAS organizes, and the five focus…

  • Rwanda

    IDEAS For Us – Branches Rwanda Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Rwanda was founded in 2017 after John Bosco Gakumba became the fifth IREX Fellow to IDEAS For Us and traveled to Orlando, Florida for a four-month immersion program from August to December of 2016. The United States Department of State specially selected him as a…

  • Uganda

    IDEAS For Us – Branches Uganda Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us – Uganda was the first international branch of IDEAS For Us. Originally based in Kampala, the capital city, IDEAS For Uganda has now spread to dozens of primary and secondary schools across the country where students and community members come together to…

  • Blog

    Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon…

  • Pollution, Classism, and Racism

    Pollution, Classism, and Racism

    Pollution, Classism, and Racism Pollution, Classism, and Racism. Environmental Justice In 2020 IDEAS FOR US did an interview with five panelists, Bryan Parras, Yudith Azareth, Taylor Morton, Catherine Flowers, and Kevin J Patel, who were from Zero Hour which is a youth climate activism organization. The organization believes in fighting for the right to thrive…