Overpopulation (and how we spread awareness in our school!)

 Hi readers! Today, we'll be teaching you about overpopulation and how it harms the environment. This topic also connects to our ongoing unit, Sharing the planet, where we are learning about finite resources. In this post, we are also going to talk about how we inspired younger children in our school and spread awareness too! Let's start with that:

We were invited by out third grade teacher, the people who played a big role to inspire us to write this blog. We actuallly started our blog in third grade! We prepared a presentation, and in groups of two. We taught 64 children altogether about how they can help with environmental difficulties. This was an amazing opportunity, and we thank out past teachers for choosing us to inspire the young minds of the future.

Now, onto overpopulation and how it harms the environment:

- Overpopulation leads to an increased demand for housing, food, and resources, which can lead, among other things, to deforestation.

- This can lead to soil erosion, water pollution, and other forms of damage that can have severe consequences.

- In connection to our unit, larger populations require more food, water, and energy, and consequently taxes the earth's ability to replace overused or misused resources.

- Overpopulation also depletes wildlufe to dangerously low levels

In summary, the fossils consumed, the resources depleted, the forests cleared, the heat produced, and the global warming caused are all repercussions of the fast-growing population.

Here are some images of when we were sharing about our blog:

How to celebrate Diwali sustainably!

 Hi readers! Sorry we haven't posted in a while, we were on our Diwali break. Speaking of Diwali, today we'll be telling you how to celebrate Diwali sustainably.

On Diwali days, PM2.5(stands for particulate matter 2.5, used to describe tiny particles in the air that are 2.5 micrometers levels) can surge up to 40% in Mumbai. So here's how you can do your bit by using this tips for an eco-friendly Diwali!

• Eco-friendly Diyas: Choose clay diyas over plastic ones, and use natural paints or decorate them with eco-friendly materials.
• Sustainable Gifts: Give gifts that are handmade, plant-based, or locally sourced, such as potted plants, organic sweets, or recycled products.
• Zero-Waste Festivities: Plan meals that minimize food waste, and compost leftovers instead of throwing them away.
• Community Clean-Up: Organize or participate in a community clean-up after the festivities to keep the environment clean.
• Energy-efficient Lighting: Use LED lights instead of traditional bulbs to reduce energy consumption.
• Eco-conscious Clothing: Wear traditional attire made from sustainable fabrics or consider thrift shopping for festive outfits.
• Promote Awareness: Share eco-friendly practices with friends and family to inspire others to celebrate sustainably.
• Natural Rangoli designs: Avoid the harmful effects of chemicals used in rangolicolours by using flower petals, rice and natural dyes, or spices.
• Say No to firecrackers: The best thing you can do for the environment this Diwali is to pledge not to burst firecrackers. Firecrackers pollute the air we breathe, raise noise levels, and can also lead to serious burns and loss of vision if not handled properly.

This Diwali, we must make mindful and sustainable that not only contribute to our fun, but also to the environments benefit.