Water Scarcity- Water scarcity is a relative concept based on the fact that water is a finite resource. The impact of water consumption increases depending on geographical area and type of water used in the value chain.
Plastic Pollution Diversion- Plastic pollution is the widespread accumulation of synthetic plastic objects and particles in the Earth’ s environment.
Global Warming- The greenhouse effect of heat-trapping pollutants causes global warming. It is the absorption of sunlight and solar radiation by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. Instead of escaping into space, the heat is kept in the earth’ s atmosphere for years to centuries.
Abiotic Depletion- Abiotic depletion refers to the depletion of non living resources including oil, natural gas, and coal used as energy carriers. It corresponds to the use of natural resources that are not renewable.
Eutrophication- Eutrophication corresponds to the accumulation of phosphates and nitrates released by the use of pesticides, fertilizers, detergents, and other chemicals in an ecosystem. The increase in their concentration in water bodies leads to algae proliferation, altering the ecosystem and reducing its biodiversity.