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Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint indicator gives a clear marker as to an individual or organization's contribution of carbon dioxide emissions. Traveling by airplane increases a person's carbon footprint by emitting on average of 90 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger.
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Composting is the means of recycling organic wastes to create a nutrient-rich soil for future farming. The St. Pete Youth Farm in St. Petersburg, Florida, provides a program of youth volunteers who participate in urban farming and composting.
Explore this topicConservation
Conservation is the philosophy or policy that natural resources should be used cautiously, so they will remain available for future generations. Organized conservation movements, dedicated to preventing irresponsible exploitation of natural resources, were first developed in the United States.
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