The Wonder Plant That is Thabalaba (Miers)
Dr Noliya Mponya thinks Malawi needs to domesticate the Thabalaba plant, whose scientific name is Jateorhiza palmata.
Stories on Sustainability
Why Floating Solar Farms Are Gaining Momentum Worldwide
Understanding the importance of solar farms could transform how you imagine a greener future.
The Best Environmental Books to Understand Climate Change
If you’re serious about finding curated books on sustainability and summaries on climate change, this list is where you can begin.
Dispersers for Energy, Materials, and Nutrition Research
Dispersers will not make headlines, yet they are fundamental facilitators of improvements in energy, materials, and nutrition research.
Malawi’s Demand for Fish Swells Amid Declining Fish Stocks
Over the years, Lake Malawi, the fourth largest fresh water lake in the world by volume, has been losing fish stocks at alarming levels.
Waste-to-Energy Systems and Landfill Diversion Programs
Waste-to-energy (WTE) systems and landfill diversion programs: Businesses are learning to extract electricity, heat, or reusable inputs from waste materials.
The Truths and Misconceptions About Solar Farms
Will solar energy help, or are its benefits overstated? Discover the truth behind every pervasive misperception about solar farms to separate fact from fiction.
COP30 and Brazil’s Green Energy Transition
From November 10th to 21st, 2025, the city of Belém in northern Brazil will host the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
Chia Lagoon: Restoring Bird Numbers and Biodiversity
Chia Lagoon in Malawi has over 600 bird species, and many are endemic. Their numbers have been threatened by overhunting, but recent efforts have seen a change.
Automotive Sustainability Innovations of the 21st Century
Here are 10 of the most significant innovations that have paved the way for a cleaner, greener automotive future.
The Bird-Friendly Fence and Home: Design Considerations to Prevent Avian Collisions While Maintaining Security
Avian collisions with man-made structures greatly affect bird populations and erode biodiversity. Are there practical solutions?
The Neighbourhood Sustainability Indicator Project
A project carried out in Finland by the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies collected indicators of a sustainable neighbourhood.
Vivaia – Sustainable, Wearable Shoes for Every Occasion
It’s convenient that one brand can offer everything you need and want, plus offer an ethically run and sustainably made product.
Malawi Makes Strides in Carbon Trading
Malawi has generated income through carbon trading. These earnings have been realized from the sale of carbon credits. Let’s take a closer look.
In Pursuit of Clean Cooking Energy in Malawi
Lack of clean cooking technologies in Malawi, as in much of the rest of the world, is a large problem, resulting in the problematic use of wood or charcoal.
Plant-Based Diets, Food Systems, and a Circular Economy
Plant-based diets offer one of the most effective ways to align your eating habits with circular economy goals. Let’s look at the reasons why.
Urban Mining — Harvesting Building Materials From the Cities of Today for Tomorrow
The practice of urban mining has encouraged sustainability-minded people to think differently about sourcing construction materials. Instead of extracting resources from the planet, this process reuses materials that people would otherwise discard.
Chocolate, and the Cocoa Industry, in a Warming Climate
Chocolate in a warming climate: How changing average temperatures are impacting the cocoa industry
The Seven Stages of Climate Grief
Actually confronting the reality of climate catastrophe can look a lot like the 7 stages of grief. Let’s discuss the 7 stages of climate grief.
Drought-Proofing Your Landscape: Adaptive Strategies for a Changing Climate
Drought-proof landscaping is quickly becoming necessary if you want your outdoor space to survive a changing climate. Droughts are happening more often and lasting longer.
How Climate Change and Infrastructure Issues Are Leading to More Power Outages
Extreme weather and aging power grids make the perfect recipe for widespread blackouts. Resolving it with clean energy isn’t as easy as you think.
Food Waste Due to Recalls: The Environmental Implications
From your home to the local landfills, the ramifications of food recalls are far and wide. Here are 10 lesser-known effects of these critical announcements.
Natural vs. Synthetic Materials: Which Are More Sustainable for Building?
When looking at natural versus synthetic, most builders want to know which aligns most with a greener future.
Sand as a Finite Resource: The Need to Reduce Consumption
Sand may not come to mind when most people think of the world’s limited resources. As through the hourglass, however, sand may be indeed be running out.
Why Diversity in the Trades Goes Hand in Hand With Sustainability
Every benefit of DEI is an advantage for sustainability — the opposite is also true. The willingness to tackle both requires transparency and dedication. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated There is still little diversity when observing trades like construction, electrical and plumbing. Women, people of color and other minority demographics remain less represented. This reality … Read more
Climate Change and Invasive Species: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity
Climate change and invasive species are interconnected, which may create the most negative consequences for indigenous plants and animals.
Environmental Health and Safety: The Role of Technology
Workplaces are adapting to those evolving influences by merging advanced tech tools with environmental health and safety strategies.
Sustainable Sports Sunglasses: Eco-Friendly Eyewear Brands
Many consumers are calling for more businesses to adopt sustainable practices, and the sports sunglasses landscape isn’t exempt from these demands.
DEF and the Drive for Green Freight Solutions
While solutions like electric and hydrogen-powered trucks are gaining ground, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a proven tool for today’s diesel fleets.
Smart Landscaping Solutions: Using Technology to Enhance Eco-Friendly Practices
Smart landscaping leverages an array of digital systems and physical nodes to enhance eco-friendly practices during design and planning.
Creating Wildlife Habitats: Landscaping for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Homeowners can transform their properties into sustainable havens by creating wildlife habitats. Small impactful steps can have major impact.
Clean Water Access: Emerging Technologies
Let’s take a closer look at some cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize clean water access for the billions of people in need.
Leveraging Industry 4.0 for a Greener Future
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has inspired today with critical technological advancements. Here’s how to leverage Industry 4.0 for a greener future.
Improving The Sustainability of Solar Panel Production
It’s increasingly important for the solar industry to prioritize, reduce, and take responsibility for the environmental impact of solar panel production.
From Drones to Electric Vehicles: Technological Advances Leading the Charge for Sustainable Supply Chains
Technologies could revolutionize supply change sustainability, catapulting manufacturers, warehouses, fleets and retailers into an environmentally friendly age.
Sustainability within Natural Environmental Cycles
This article looks at two successful and sustainable initiavies, one harnessing energy from ocean waves and the other a sanctuary for migrating birds.