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The goal of this Instagram page is to transmit information in a simple way that can make clear the problems related to sustainability and environmental impact, bringing these problems closer to each of us and with day-to-day examples that allow us to understand the small actions that we can do to contribute positively to the fight against this massive environmental problem. In this situation, for example, I present two posts in which I define terms connected to sustainability, such as carbon footprint and fairtrade certification. Here is the fairtrade label, which you may have noticed on several items such as bananas, coffee, and chocolate. So, fairtrade is a global movement comprised of a broad network of producers, businesses, consumers, activists, and organizations that prioritize people and the environment. This is why customers know that when they buy a product with this certification, it is free of uncertified and untracked raw ingredients and is manufactured by companies that have been reviewed for environmental and social concerns. Another post addresses hydrogen cars and electric cars, as well as which is the most environmentally friendly option. The operation of a hydrogen car is summarized, and several benefits are offered as a result, such as: According to AutomotiveTechnologies, although most fully electric vehicles can go between 100 and 200 miles on a single charge, hydrogen vehicles can travel up to 300 miles. And, when comparing the number of charging stations for electric and hydrogen vehicles, it is evident that the infrastructure, supply, and technology of hydrogen vehicles fall much behind that of electric vehicles. Another topic is that the time it takes to pump hydrogen into the tank is far more intriguing (5 to 10 minutes, just like any petrol car) than the time it takes to charge an electric car. Although the development of rapid charging stations has been expanding, this is a clear advantage for the hydrogen car – all because 1 kg of hydrogen stores 236 times more energy than 1 kg of lithium-ion batteries. Despite the benefits noted above, most of the hydrogen generated today (95 % in the US) is created using the methane reforming method, which produces high CO2 emissions. As of now, electric cars are the best option, a more accessible vehicle in terms of car charging stations and more efficient operations. Another topic addressed, and perhaps with a funny aspect, gives an account of which form of communication is more sustainable: will it be an SMS, an instant message, or an email??? This subject is addressed quickly behind the mode of communication, whether it is done by phone line or internet, with the latter causing more CO2 emissions. In summary: to act the foremost reasonably, select to utilize SMS for little basic writing and other digital formats as an alternative to longer texts and/or images/videos/voice. Another publication addresses the controversial insect-based diet, which presents itself as a more sustainable production than the intensive production of products such as meat. however, these types of products still have very high prices, which makes it difficult to successfully enter the market. however, it seems that these are very briefly integral to western diets, so just wait and watch it become the new normal. In a different post, I talk about a thematic that was unknown to me before, which is the matter of avocado cultivation. Avocados are a fruit known to have many benefic qualities and paired with its great flavor its popularity has risen over the last few years. However, its production is highly controversial: It's a monoculture, meaning it will eventually deplete some soil nutrients much faster than others, leading to infertile soil and increasing the risk of diseases to other plantations around. To make matters worse, a large majority of Avocados come from Mexico, where a lot of criminal organizations have seen the potential of these kinds of plantations and use cheap or illegal workers to do the job. It's for these reasons that it is very important to consider what are the costs associated with what we consume. Always try to go for locally sourced products, and pick the ones that use less water. So, I hope you liked this kind of approach for a closer and simpler disclosure of a topic as current as sustainability