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If you take a moment to consider the numerous ways in which human actions are causing harm to our planet, it can be quite overwhelming.
In the past four centuries alone, human activities have led to the extinction of countless species of plants and animals, and have put countless others at risk. We have polluted our rivers and streams with toxic chemicals, such as mercury, devastated natural habitats through excessive development, and filled our oceans with a staggering 8 million tons of plastic waste.
Furthermore, human activity is largely responsible for the pressing issue of climate change, which poses an existential threat to our planet.
However, it's important to remember that as much as we have the capability to cause destruction, we also possess the ability to create, heal, and even reverse some of the damage we have inflicted. The articles that follow explore the ways in which various destinations around the world are grappling with these issues and working to address them.
Circular Belgium
Belgium is working towards building a more sustainable society through the implementation of a circular economy. The circular economy is a model that promotes the reuse of resources and a shift away from a disposable society, rather than the traditional linear economy which focuses on the rapid use and disposal of resources without consideration for their future impact.