Does Rust Formation Damage the Environment?
The development of rust poses multiple environmental challenges despite its perception as a mere unsightly annoyance. Let’s look at the details.
Ecology
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.
Revamp Your Garden with These Waste-Reducing Soil Covers
Waste-reducing soil covers, a simple adjustment with tremendous benefits: healthier plants, improved soil quality, reduced waste, and a sense of satisfaction.
Teaching your Children To Be More Mindful and Sustainable
It doesn’t matter how old your children are; there are multiple ways you can encourage them to be more mindful of what they do and how they impact the world.
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.
On Thin Ice: An Exhibition of Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
Immersive Exhibition Showcases the Beauty and Fragility of Alaska’s Warming Wilderness ‘On Thin Ice’ explores the impact of climate change on Alaska’s ecosystem On Thin Ice GREENWICH, Conn. — The Bruce Museum transports visitors to the Arctic and confronts the startling impacts of climate change in “On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness,” on view through Oct. … Read more
Áine Kelly-Costello: Story-Teller, Researcher, and Advocate
An interview with Áine Kelly-Costello, an advocate, researcher and story-teller based in Aotearoa New Zealand, who writes on disability, climate and migration.
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.
Clean Water Access Changes Lives in Underserved Communities
Clean water access improves health and reduces poverty, and it’s also recognized as a human right, important for dignity and prosperity. Let’s discuss.
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.
The Benefits of Fertigation and How Your Farm Can Practise This Technique Effectively
In this article, we’ll explore the key benefits of fertigation and how farmers can implement it effectively.
Alex Ghenis: Discussing Climate Change and Disability Rights
Alex Ghenis is a prominent advocate for disability rights and climate justice, known for his impactful work at the intersection of these critical issues.
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.
Sustainable Practices in Herbal Tea Production
In this post, we will dive deep into a few sustainable practices that can be implemented in herbal tea production.
Gut Health and Ethical, Sustainable Agriculture
Ethical and sustainable agriculture is essential in improving our food’s nutritional quality, and therefore, our gut health. Let’s look at the details.
Ori Orisun: Designing a Bio-Inclusive Future with Insects
For designer Ori Orisun Merhav, the future of materials isn’t being invented—it’s already here, perfected over eons by some of nature’s tiniest architects.
Pigeon Populations, Rural Governments, and Animal Welfare
Non-lethal methods, such as birth control and habitat modification, offer humane solutions for reducing pigeon numbers without violating ethical standards.
Mangrove Forests: A History, Current State, and What’s Next
A look at the current state of mangrove forests worldwide, how we got here, and plans for the future of these delicate yet critical ecosystems.
Green Building Materials for Resilient Construction in 2025
The construction industry is a major emitter. If more turn to green building materials, the positive environmental impact could be exponential.
Mangrove Forests: Environmental and Economic Benefits
The environmental and economic benefits of mangrove forests, from carbon capture and water filtration to reducing the financial impacts of climate change.
Zena Holloway: Bio-designer and Founder of Rootfull
Zena Holloway is an innovative designer who laments the impacts of plastic on land and in our oceans. She took things into her own hands, and turned to roots.
An Overview of the Threats to Mangrove Forests
The various threats to mangrove forests can all be traced to humankind, from agriculture and coastal development to tourism and climate change. Let’s discuss.
The Relationship Between Feminism and Fertility in Singapore
From gender equality to reproductive freedom, women in Singapore face many complex issues related to feminism and fertility. Let’s take a closer look.
The Forest-Dwellers of Rwanda: Consequences of Conservation
Rwanda’s national parks attract millions of tourists each year, but not many know that they have come at a high cost for the indigenous Batwa people.
Off-Grid Solar: The Role of Perovskites
Perovskites are a class of materials with a unique crystal structure that makes them exceptionally efficient at converting sunlight into electricity.
Companion Planting by the Numbers: Increases in Yield
This article examines how companion planting (pairing certain plants together to leverage their natural symbiotic relationships) increases yield significantly.
Indigenous Peoples Agree on Defining the Just Transition
Nearly 100 Indigenous leaders from the seven socio-cultural regions of the world have reached unanimous agreement on defining a Just Transition.
Tips for Responsible Tourism on Islands – Leave No Trace
Follow along to learn more about sustainable tourism on islands and how you can embrace these eco-friendly practices on your next island getaway.
Transforming Spaces: Multipurpose Design in Sustainability
Growing cities require flexible infrastructure. One solution is multipurpose design, which paves the way to better socioeconomic functioning and sustainability.
The Future of Furniture: Green vs. Sustainable Choices
Furnishings are among the most carbon-intensive aspects of built environments, but times are changing. Here’s what the future of furniture will look like.
2024 Crestone Energy Fair
A look at the 2024 Crestone Energy Fair, a community at the frontier of sustainable living, with innovative and regenerative ideas for the future.
The Impact of Paint on the Environment and Human Health
Paint serves a useful purpose, but many traditional formulations contain lead, harmful VOCs, and microplastics. Let’s look at the details and explore alternatives.
10 Surprising Environmental Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Looking for a way to reduce your environmental footprint while enjoying fresh eggs for breakfast? Your answer might just come in the form of backyard chickens.
2024’s International Crackdown on Greenwashing Marketing
Here, you can learn more about the crackdown on greenwashing, and the banned practices you should avoid to remain an industry leader or top competitor.
Air Pollution and Your Brain: The Hidden Health Crisis
Put together by the team at NordicPure.comReviewed by Brett Stadelmann Air quality is often discussed in terms of respiratory health, but its impact on brain health is equally alarming. Pollutants in the air can lead to cognitive decline, memory issues, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. As urbanization and pollution levels rise, understanding how poor … Read more
Create a Low-Impact Home with Sustainable Design Principles
This articles explores how you can adopt sustainable design principles to help you create a low-impact home, a living space that is eco-conscious and beautiful.