For many modern professionals, working from home has become the new way of life. This can pose new challenges in the way of dealing with distractions, organisaton, isolation, and focus. Whilst working in the traditional office has many social benefits, it does not mean that these benefits will be lost, as well as those of productivity and success. To get the best out of working remotely, one must figure out when to work, where to work, and establish boundaries between work life and social life. This handy guide gives a few tips about how to work effectively in a virtual office. 1. Build a Permanent Workspace The first step in creating a permanent workspace is to set up an area which...
As the world’s population continues to increase, so does the amount of plastic waste that is produced. This can impact upon everyone and every living thing, and has the potential to cause significant harm to oceans, marine life, ecosystems, the natural environment, and our health. It is not uncommon to find marine life with stomachs full of plastic; and rivers and eco-systems clogged with waste. “We are producing over 300 million tons of plastic globally every year, 50% of which is for single-use purposes.” Whilst plastic can be a useful material, it is not biodegradable. It is created from toxic compounds which are known to cause illness; as well as becoming an environmental issue.We all can help with the fight against plastic waste....
The straw leftover from harvested wheat has many applications as an alternative to plastic and tree-based paper products. Wheat straw is generally treated as the agricultural waste that remains after grain and juice is extracted from crops. In many countries, a common disposal method for wheat straw is field burning which releases harmful substances into the air and contributes to air pollution. Utilising wheat straw for other purposes instead of disposing it through burning, aids in offsetting carbon, N₂O, and dust emissions. Apart from high greenhouse gas savings, it does not compete with food supplies nor damage ecosystems. This sustainable, biodegradable resource can be used to create various products which are suitable for everyone’s lifestyle. Wheat straw is a...
The applications for plastic are wide and varied, and over “300 million tons of plastic are produced globally every year”. Each year, at least 8 million tons of plastic find their way into our oceans and it is estimated that “80% of all marine debris, from the surface waters to deep-sea sediments” comprises plastic waste.The threat to our global marine life is that plastic which is a toxic substance, is often ingested, and many species are entangled by debris which can lead to injury and death. Ingestion often causes marine wildlife to die from starvation due to their stomachs being filled with plastic debris. Floating plastics can also disrupt ecosystems by spreading invasive marine organisms and bacteria through toxic contaminants...
