Not everyone has access to a garden – (and those who don’t should try to get into nature as much as possible!) – but if you are lucky enough to, there are so many benefits you can gain from spending time there.In fact, the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society has done scientific research that shows that the simple act of thinking about nature and spending time in it can reduce stress and mentally recharge us!
What you’ll learn about the benefits of gardening:
The infographic is divided into sections that show the mental, physical, and even potential financial benefits of garde…

We all use lots of energy in our day-to-day lives: from heating our homes, to kitchen appliances and charging our phones.
In fact, we use more energy globally with every passing year. What a lot of us don’t regularly think about is where this energy comes from, and what the side effects are.
What you’ll learn about carbon emissions and why it matters:
Man-made carbon emissions are directly linked to global warming and climate change.
This means it is more important than ever to find innovative, long-term solutions to reduce carbon emissions that come from the power sector.
While 25% o…

Test out your knowledge on where plastic comes from and where it goes. Watch the YouTube video above, and get all five questions right to plant 1/3 of a tree!
Wise Up About the Journey of Plastics
Plastic is a ubiquitous part of our lives. It’s the packaging for our food; for our toiletries; for our appliances. It’s even in our clothes.Plastic can make our lives easier– but it has consequences we can’t always see. What happens before it comes into our hands, and what happens when we throw it out?This video covers the entire life of a plastic bottle. Knowing where it comes from and w…

When you think of pollution, you may be imagining large-scale causes such as factories, power plants, and all kinds of pollutants. However, even small-scale pollution can be harmful, especially when it comes from your own home.
There is no doubt that individuals should be concerned about these things, but it is more important that governments make sure their citizens have access to clean-burning fuel supplies and well-ventilated housing. Unfortunately, this is not a reality for billions of people across the globe even today, and real action is needed!
What you’ll learn about household…

As cities continue to grow, we need to consider their environmental impact and sustainable solutions. Green roofs are an excellent way to help the environment, improve liveability, and make cities prettier all while saving money. Play the quiz to earn points towards a SEED, and participate in reforesting the world!
What You’ll Learn about Green Roofs and Why it Matters
You’ll learn about one tremendously successful example of a green roof in New York City and all the positive impacts that it, and other roofs like it, can have on the world. Current city roofs are mostly made of m…

There are many ways humans can adapt to climate change: we can design smarter cities, create better water management systems and use technology to find sustainable and effective energy solutions (among many other things)!The question is, can wildlife adapt to the changes caused by man-made climate change in time? Or, is it up to us to help them survive through the potential consequences of human actions?Watch this fantastic video to find out how our co-inhabitants on Mother Earth are adapting to climate change, and take the quiz to earn points towards a SEED!
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Find out about recycling programs around the world, play the quiz, and earn points towards a SEED!
Why learning about recycling is important
You’ll learn about the many recycling efforts currently active all over the world. What kind of programs exists? How much work do they do? And perhaps more importantly: how much progress do they make in their goal of helping the planet? Find out and be encouraged — you can help the Earth too!
Why we like this infographic about eco-living
One of the best feelings anyone can feel is when you know people are working with you for the same goal. In…

Every day, consumers are caring more about their environmental impact and buying sustainable products. Companies know this and some are using greenwashing to exploit the consumer’s desire to buy sustainable products. 
This is discouraging, but all is not lost! You can learn to spot greenwashing and make a difference by choosing truly green products! Play this quiz to earn points at SEED, and participate in reforesting the world!
What You’ll Learn about Greenwashing and why it’s Important
Greenwashing is the practice of using misleading labels to trick consumers into thinking that pr…

Climate change is currently the biggest challenge faced by humanity. People and organizations all around the world are working towards solving the problem with as much as they can and they deserve our attention and support.Climeworks is one such organization which has put forward a potential solution to help address the problem of climate change, using innovative technologies as its weapon.One way to stop climate change from reaching catastrophic levels is to reduce emissions worldwide while simultaneously removing CO2 from the atmosphere. For the past decade, Climeworks has been…

Of course a huge capital city like London produces large amounts of garbage, but when you dive into the numbers it’s actually pretty scary…
What you’ll learn about London’s waste problem:
While this infographic deals with London specifically, we probably all underestimate how much trash is produced by a single family throughout the year.
It does not take a lot of imagination to see that similar statistics could be found about many major cities across the world…it could be the same or worse where you are right now!
Why we love this infographic!
In order to fight back against ove…

For the many people in the world living in cities, urban trees and parks are their nature. On top of being important to those people for relaxation, play, and mental health, urban trees have many other benefits. They help to reduce extreme temperatures, reduce rainfall impact, filter rain runoff, increase air quality, and reduce noise. Play the quiz to earn points towards a SEED, and participate in reforesting the world!
What You’ll Learn about Urban Trees and Why it Matters
You’ll learn all about Urban Trees, their benefits, what threatens them, and how to protect them. Urban t…

Our health depends on a healthy environment. Without it, we’re going to have a lot of health problems. This infographic will show you how climate change influences our health. Complete the quiz, earn a SEED point to plant a tree, and help fight against climate change!
What you’ll learn about the health effects of climate change:
The concept of cause and effect rules in the world. In this particular case, climate change is the cause, and the effects are twofold: it creates disturbances in the ecosystem and inflicts harmful effects on humankind. It’s important to be aware of the pot…

There is no doubt that we are becoming more aware of the deadly impact of personal plastic use. Plastic straw campaigns are one great example of this, but straws definitely not the only plastic polluting oceans across the world.Keep on reading to find out more about the effect of plastic waste on oceans across the world, take the quiz and earn points towards a SEED to fightback against pollution!
What you’ll learn and why it matters:
You’ll learn exactly what is polluting our oceans (and it’s not just straws!). Discovering these shocking plastic facts can be overwhelming, but the…

Earth Day was founded in 1970 and is now celebrated globally on April 22nd every year to support environmental protection and spread the love for Mother Earth!Mother Earth is really fighting to survive at the moment, and it is more important than ever before that our actions as individuals contribute to making our planet sustainable and healthy again.
What you’ll learn with this Earth Day quiz:
With the help of this infographic, you’ll learn all sorts of neat tips and tricks to help make Mother Earth a better place to live! This matters because all of our actions – no matter how s…

In addition to playing a crucial role in slowing climate change, trees also help preserve and clean fresh water. They prevent erosion while filtering pollutants and sediment out of our lakes and rivers. Another reason to plant as many trees as we can! Play the quiz to earn points towards a SEED, and participate in reforesting the world!
What You’ll Learn about The Forest Water Relationship and why it’s Important
You’ll learn about where our drinking water comes from and how forests help to keep it pure. Trees play a crucial role in naturally occurring freshwater. When we remove f…

Even though we recycle, much of our waste still ends up in landfills and oceans! The World Bank estimates that only one third of waste in high-income countries is recycled or composted. In lower-income countries, this goes down to only 4%!Watch the video to learn about the size of the problem, and new ways in which countries all over the world are recycling waste. Then, take the quiz to earn points towards a SEED and help to heal Mother Earth!
What you’ll learn about solutions for our global waste problem:
Why is reusing waste so important? Waste like plastic can harm marine life,…

Watch the video, play the quiz, and earn points towards a SEED!
What You’ll Learn and Why it matters
Certain materials such as concrete and steel are cumbersome and create a large carbon footprint. So instead of using these materials, what if we used discarded plastic to make new houses?
See how Conceptos Plasticos is taking this idea forward in Columbia and making homes for the homeless.
Thanks to Beauty 2 Watch for making this video.

Forests are far more important for the environment than most people think they are. Learn more about the world’s largest rainforest and its reforestation project and feel the bliss of helping nature.
Why the World’s Largest Reforestation Project Matters:
Forests play an important role in the ecosystem of our planet. They hold the key to so many factors that ensure not only our survival in the world but also stop erosion and help reduce the damage caused by natural disasters. There are innumerous reasons to care about forests, and every single one of them is of importance to us.…

It may be hard to imagine an ocean so full of plastic trash it’s a worldwide problem, but it’s happening. What can be done about it? Find out, play the quiz, and earn points towards a SEED!
Learn about ocean plastic pollution
There are all kinds of plastic in the ocean right now. A lot of organizations and non-profits are trying their best to clean the oceans, but there are certain actions you can take. The seas cover most of Earth, what we do with them can impact the entire planet.
Why we like this infographic
Sometimes reading the facts, as hard-hitting as they can be, is a n…

Are you recycling your metal cans? If not, perhaps this infographic will convince you. Play the quiz and earn points towards a Seed!
How recycling of metal cans matter
Recycling metal cans can be done over and over, reducing the need to create new cans and reducing the expense of energy and materials. Anything that reduces the use of non-renewable materials is a win for our environment.
Why we like this infographic about eco living
Metal and aluminum cans are some of the most used packaging currently in use, especially in the food industry. Given how common it is, it’s no surprise t…

You’ve heard all about them, but do you know why LEDs are more environmentally friendly than typical incandescent bulbs? If you don’t, now’s the perfect time to find out and take this quiz to earn points towards a SEED!
What you’ll learn from this quiz about LEDs:
You’ll learn all about LEDs, and how they compare to the typical incandescent light bulb. If you’re thinking, “why does this matter?”, then looking at this infographic tells us the many ways in which this slightly newer form of technology can help us make our homes more environmentally friendly!
Why we love this inf…

Timberland’s reintroduction of cotton farming in Haiti not only allows them to source better raw materials for their products, but it has recreated an industry that had vanished from the island.This is a good example of how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be used to create genuine opportunities and boost local communities rather than being seen as a burden by companies.
What you’ll learn about cotton farming in Haiti and Timberland’s intervention:
Watching this video, you will learn about cotton farming and its brief history in Haiti. More importantly, you will also s…

World Penguin Day happens on April 25th every year…but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate these amazing birds all the time!
It is sad to think that penguins are one of the animals most affected by man-made global warming.
Increasing sea temperatures decrease the amount of food they can find in the ocean, and melting ice means some species of penguins are running out of places to raise their young!
What you’ll learn about penguins:
With this great video, you’ll learn about so many different species of penguins around the world, what makes them so different and other interesting f…

Wolves are famous for their hauntingly beautiful howl, yet they are also incredibly intelligent and important animals for ecosystems across the world!Wise up and learn about how wolves changed the rivers in Yellowstone, take the quiz, and earn points towards a SEED!
What you’ll learn and why it matters:
As an important predator in the food chain, wolves keep other populations stable and under control. Can they really change rivers? Do they really have that big of an impact? Can they, like Sustainable Human says, actually “give life”, rather than just eating their prey?
Play thi…

Do you remember the plastic straw outroar recently? Well, how much did you actually learn about them? Let’s see if you know these 5 important facts on plastic straws!
What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters
You’ll learn why it’s not good to use plastic straws, and how they harm our bodies as well as our environment. Why does this matter? Plastic straws cause more harm than good, and there are more and more alternatives! So, why would we stick with plastic straws? Watch the video and take the quiz to find out even more.
Whose Message Is It?
A great ForestNation thanks to Ocean Gener…

Can you name the most endangered marine mammal? Did you know that it is human activity that has led to its endangered status?Well, after watching this video and taking this quiz, you’ll know all about it! By doing so, you’ll earn points towards a SEED and help fight against some of the effects that are leading to the extinction of many wonderful creatures like these!
What you’ll learn and why it matters:
You’ll learn all about the vaquita dolphin: where it lives; why it is endangered; and can it survive without us? These facts are too important not to know!After all, they are the…

Forests and trees are classified as a renewable resource since they can grow again. This makes them super important in the fight against the effects of man-made climate change, and in creating a resilient planet for a sustainable future!
Now more than ever, forests across the world need our help to allow them to do the fantastic job they do in maintaining balance in nature. So, read the infographic, take in this information, then challenge yourself with the quiz and earn a point towards a SEED to help a forest grow where it is needed most!
What you’ll learn about how forests slow…

Every day, the amount of ice covering our planet decreases due to man-made global warming. This ice is incredibly important in many ways, from giving home to arctic and ocean animals to protecting our cities from flooding.More worrying still, this trend is accelerating as the melting of different types of ice directly affects the melting of other types: it creates a negative feedback loop. Understanding the basics of this latest scientific knowledge is really important if we want to come together to fight back against climate change!
What you’ll learn about ice and environmentally…

You’ve most likely heard about it: someone has been living a zero-waste life for X years! How do they even do that? When we look around our homes, there’s just so many wasteful products–where should we start? Is it even possible? Learn the answers to all these questions and more!
Wise Up About Zero Waste Living
Most importantly, you’ll learn that living a zero-waste life is a process, not an instantaneous result. You’ll learn how to take care of all the wasteful, non-reusable items that are currently in your home, and how to narrow your home down until you can prioritize one area at…