10 Environmental Problems and Solutions earthyb com

Conservation of natural resources
Conserving the natural resources we already have is one important environmental solution.
The strategies below help individuals and companies conserve resources:
Zero waste – Zero-waste is a way for individuals to reduce their own environmental
impact by contributing less to landfills by using reusable containers and less plastic.
Circular economy – “A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out
waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural
systems,” according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Sustainable living – Sustainable living is a general term used to describe lifestyle
choices that contribute less to environmental problems.
Recycling
Upcycling – Creating a product of higher value from a product or material that would
otherwise be thrown away. The clothes and accessories made by
ZeroWasteDaniel.com is an excellent example of upcycling.
Dematerialization – Designing products to use less materials while still creating the
same value for the customer. This reduces shipping, natural resources, waste and
pollution. A good example of dematerialization is TruEarth’s eco-strips laundry
detergent.
Carbon capture and sequestration
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) removes carbon dioxide 
from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, trees, plants, or underground. CCS is
considered one way to mitigate climate change.
The simplest way to capture carbon is through photosynthesis. Trees and plants take
atmospheric carbon dioxide and store that carbon in healthy soil and plants using
photosynthesis. But there are more high-tech ways to capture and sequester carbon as well.
One way is through geoengineering.
Geoengineering is the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth’s natural systems
to counteract climate change.
– 
Oxford Geoengineering Program

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There are also companies that will sequester carbon for you.