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How to rate product green?what should be the parameters of rating & how buying it will reduce carbon footprint?

As we have carbon foot print calculator, how we can devise a green calculator to know how green a product is? what should be the basis of calculation?

Is marine debris a cause of oceanic pollution or is it summing up all the causes in one?

One more question the Im done :p So I’m writing a persuasive speech about our polluted oceans and I’m stuck on the causes. Is marine debris more like a summary of all the causes or is it just on of the factors? Because the 3 causes I’m talking abut will be: marine debris, toxic waste and oil pollution. Any marine bio majors want ta help me out? :)

Calling all people who's good in ecology or science!!!?????

I wanna ask about this similar questions………

1.What name is given to semi-aquatic plants, such as bulrushes and pond lilies?
2.What name is given to planktons such as dandelion and buttercups, whose environment is neither extremely dry nor extremely wet?
3.What is the scientific term of “summer hibernation” or hot weather dormancy?
4.What is the missing word? “In temperate regions, plants are dormant during the season.”

REallY THanKs!!!!!!!!

Why does the world wrestling federation care so much about the environment?

I keep seeing things in the news about how the wwf is doing this and that for the environment. I was wondering if it was maybe to attract a broader audience to wrestling by being more green? If anyone knows specifics please answer.

How much did it cost you to convert to a tankless water heater?

I know prices will vary by region, model installed and associated labor costs- but I want to know how much YOU paid in total to convert to a tankless water heater…. Was it worth it? Did you get the full tax credit? Thank you!

What does ecology mean?

Isn't someone on medication actually dumping pharmaceuticals into the environment when they use them?

Okay… People are using medication.. Aren’t they actually dumping this medication into the environment when they use the restroom?
Or when someone flushes their old medication down the drain?

What kind of jobs are there to help prevent pollution?

I’m looking for a job where i could find out ways to make biodegradable trash or something else that directly affects pollution. I’d like to make a difference but preferably directly stopping pollution. Any suggestions?

social ecology vs deep ecology?

which is better and why?? i cant seem to find a site that can compare the two? does anyone know of a good site i could use as a reference?

What are you doing to prevent climat change and save the environment?

What I’m doing:
-Using a rain barrel to collect rain from storms so I don’t wave to use any water from the hose when I water plants
-Walking or biking to many places to save energy
-Using resuable shopping bags for groceries
-Using those special flush toilets that save lost of water
-Recycling
-Using the blackle search engine instead of google to save energy

What are you doing to prevent climat change and to save the environment?