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An ecosystem is a natural system consisting of all plants, animals and microorganisms (biotic factors) in an area functioning together with all the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.

The term ecosystem was coined in 1930 by Roy Clapham, to denote the physical and biological components of an environment considered in relation to each other as a unit. British ecologist Arthur Tansley later refined the term, describing it as the interactive system established between biocoenosis (a group of living creatures) and their biotope (the environment in which they live).

Central to the ecosystem concept is the idea that living organisms are continually engaged in a set of relationships with every other element constituting the environment in which they exist. The human ecosystem concept is then grounded in the deconstruction of the human/nature dichotomy, and the emergent premise that all species are ecologically integrated with each other, as well as with the abiotic constituents of their biotope.

Ecosystems can be bounded and discussed with tremendous variety of scope, and describe any situation where there is relationship between organisms and their environment. A system as small as a household or university, or as large as a nation state, may then be suitably discussed as a human ecosystem. While they may be bounded and individually discussed, (human) ecosystems do not exist independently, but interact in a complex web of human and ecological relationships connecting all (human) ecosystems to make up the biosphere. As virtually no surface of the earth today is free of human contact, all ecosystems can be more accurately considered as human ecosystems.

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

In 2005, the largest ever assessment [2] of the earth's ecosystems was conducted by a research team of over 1,000 scientists. The findings of the assessment were published in the multi volume Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, which concluded that in the past 50 years humans have altered the earth's ecosystems more than any other time in our history.

Make a conscious decision to create an eco-friendly home and businesses.

• By not using aerosols, as they are believed to damage the ozone layer which protects us from the harmful radiation of UV rays from the sun.
• Use organic paints which are made without harmful petrochemicals, use natural plant solvents such as linseed oil and turpentine, natural resins, earth and mineral pigments and plant dyes. They are kinder to the ozone layer and they reduce the occurrence of allergies.
• Floor polishes, wallpaper, filler, varnishes and household glue can be bought without the addition of toxic chemicals.
• Extend eco-thinking to your garden, by recycling waste as compost.
• Recycle all you own environmental waste: put bottles, cans, paper etc. into the
• local recycling bins.

Now more than ever, we understand the importance of protecting our environment. That is why we are committed to being a Green ECO friendly photo lab, with sustainable environmental practices in every aspect of our business. We are excited by both our current initiatives, as well as the innovations already underway for the future.