Information Guides

Food waste and food loss is a bigger issue than most think. It happens at different stages of the food lifecycle – between food being produced on the farm, and when it arrives in your house or on your plate. It also occurs in different ways in developed, and developing countries. In this guide we … Read more

There are three main sectors responsible for global fresh water withdrawals in society – agriculture, in industry, and households. In each of these three sectors, there are various ways we waste or lose water that we might otherwise be able to use, save or re-use. In the guide below, we look at the different ways … Read more

We put together a separate guide outlining how we use water at home, as well as how much, and how to potentially save water. In the guide below however, we specifically look at how much water common household appliances and devices use. These devices and appliances include dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, taps/faucets and so on. … Read more

We already put together a guide about how much water the different household appliances and devices might use. But, in the guide below, we discuss water use inside & outside the home. We outline: – How we use water at home – How much water we might use at home, both inside and outside – … Read more

In the guide below, we provide an overview of the countries that use the most fresh water – both in total volume, and also per capita. We also look at how much water other countries in the world use. It’s complimentary to our separate guide on the Earth’s freshwater resources and supplies.   Summary – … Read more

Globally, the three main sectors that are responsible fresh water withdrawals are agriculture, industry, and the municipal sector. In this guide, we look at how much water the different industries within each of these sectors.   (*Note – in this guide, we refer to the main sectors as agriculture, industry and municipal, whilst we refer … Read more

Mining (oil and gas, coal, and metal ore mining in particular) is a controversial sector in society. On one hand, mining provides jobs, economic boost, and valuable resources for everyday life. On the other hand, there’s concerns over environmental effects like land degradation, water pollution and air pollution, as well as the impact on wild … Read more

Oceans make up a large % of the Earth’s total surface area.  Further to that, oceans and their wildlife are important in a number of ways for humans and the ecosystems and life on Earth. In this guide, we look at what some of the biggest potential problems for our oceans, coasts and marine life … Read more

Deforestation can have a range of effects on humans and wildlife. In this guide, we discuss what deforestation is, what causes it, where it occurs the most, rates of deforestation, the effects and problems, potential solutions, and how many trees we might really need on Earth. We also look into reforestation and afforestation.   Summary … Read more

Land and soil are some of the most important resources to humans on Earth. So, it’s important to learn about how they can be degraded (and conserved/protected). In this guide, we look at what land degradation is, the main types, the causes, the effects/impact, and the potential solutions to prevent it.   Summary – Land … Read more