What Gifts from Nature Did You Use Today?

Attention all adventurers of the everyday! Prepare to embark on an electrifying journey of natural resources we use daily as we unpack nature's gifts in our latest YouTube Video! Did you know that the very fabric of your daily life is woven from the strands of our Earth's most precious resources derived from nature?

From the sleek swipe of your credit card to the ever-present smartphone or the snug embrace of your yoga pants, every item can trace its source from remote oil & gas fields 🛢️, the rugged landscapes of mining ⚒️, or the lush realms of forestry 🌲. Fear not, intrepid explorers, for the secrets of these modern marvels are about to be unveiled in our brand-new education video! Join us as we showcase the origins of your favorite essentials, igniting your curiosity and sparking a newfound appreciation for the world around us. But wait, there's more! You'll receive invaluable sustainability tips to conserve our precious natural resources. From the treasure-seeking thrill of thrifting or second-hand shopping to the simple yet powerful act of halting wasteful water habits, you'll help protect our planet. Hear from a UBC (University of British Columbia) electrical engineer about energy choices in our long video. Could we run out of electricity? Learn from Indigenous leaders who depend on our natural resources for livelihoods and culture. Spoiler alert! 👀 Prepare for the jaw-dropping reveal of a Taylor Swift fun fact, her deeply personal connection to trees. Consider the items you use each morning. From the toothpaste you apply to your toothbrush, which contains minerals sourced from mining, to the plastic in your toothbrush itself, derived from petroleum products, the connection is undeniable. The average person uses around 20 to 30 different products before even leaving the house, many of which are tied to these industries.

Mining Products

Mining contributes to a vast array of items, including:

• Metals in electronics (laptops, phones)

• Minerals in cosmetics

• Construction materials (cement, bricks)

Forestry Products

Forestry is essential for products such as:

• Paper goods (notebooks, tissues)

• Wood for furniture and construction

• Packaging materials

Oil and Gas Products

Finally, oil and gas are crucial for:

• Fuels for transportation

• Plastics in everyday items

• Cosmetics and personal care products plus health care

Understanding the origins of these products highlights the importance of sustainable practices in these industries. Each choice we make can contribute to a healthier planet. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼. 👏 🙏 Priyanka Krishnaswamy (Douglas College) ‪@DouglasCollegeVideo‬  🙏 Madoka Inagaki (Gastown Business College) Kudos also to those who provided inspiration for this video. Indigenous Resource Network: ‪@IndigenousResourceNetwork‬  Young Canadians for Resources: ‪@ycresources‬  ✅ Donate to our balanced educational programs for as little as $4.50 a month. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙭 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙥𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙙. https://www.foredbc.org/membership-1 ✅ Explore our many grades K-12 youth activities and artwork contests at our website https://www.foredbc.org/community-act.... ✅ Check out our latest activity Do We Need Oil & Gas in our Daily Lives? https://www.foredbc.org/do-we-need-oi... ✅ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹. 👍 SUBSCRIBE: / ‪@ResourcefulPeople‬  FOLLOW US: Instagram: /   / foredbc   Facebook: /   / foredbc   Twitter: /   / foredbc   #youtube #blog #video #naturalresources #forestry #petroleum