How to Lead a Sustainable Life
By:Annabelle Conti and Isabel Sibaja
https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2012/12/01/the-origin-of-species
Our planet is filled with more biodiversity and life than we can count. There is estimated to
be around 8.7 million species on Earth, but keep in mind, 95 percent of the ocean and 99 percent of
the ocean floor is still undiscovered. As we keep pushing forwards with our harmful habits and
traditional consumer way of life, we are losing many of the living organisms that make our planet so
unique. At this moment, we are losing about 150-200 species every day, which is 1000 times the
natural extinction rate.
As a result of the way that we choose to live our lives, we are polluting oceans, poisoning the
air we all breathe, and killing many of the precious and unique species on our Earth. You as an
individual can make a huge difference if you change the way you live on a regular basis. Down below
is a prime example of a simple way that you can help save the planet.
Recycling is one of the most well known and common ways to reduce waste. There are many
ways to recycle as the point of recycling is to reuse what is thrown away. Plastic is not decomposable