From Farm to Cup: How Coffee Avoids Mold Risk
Looking for coffee tested for mycotoxins? Learn how drying, storage, and traceability reduce mold risk—and how brands verify purity beyond marketing.
Ecology
Climate Change Pushes Malawian Farmers to Irrigate
As droughts and floods disrupt rain-fed agriculture in Malawi, more farmers are turning to irrigation to protect harvests, incomes, and food security.
Weeds: Friends or Foe? A Guide for Natural Garden Diversity
This article will challenge the ingrained cultural stigma attached to weeds by celebrating certain species that have historically been given a bad rep.
Jerusalem in Paint: How Art Shapes Place Memory
Cityscape art can anchor memory and belonging. Why paintings of Jerusalem resonate across distance, generations, and changing definitions of home.
Green Building Materials for Resilient Construction
The construction industry is a major emitter. If more turn to green building materials, the positive environmental impact could be exponential.
Law, Nature, and the Ecocentric Shift: A Journey with Monica Feria-Tinta
Can justice ignore the living world it depends on? Monica Feria-Tinta traces a path from human rights law to landmark cases defending nature’s right to exist.
Agroecology and the Future of Farming
Agroecologist Uriel Menalled explains how biodiversity, soil health, and local knowledge can build climate-resilient farming—without silver bullets.
Sustainable Hair Oil: How to Choose and Use It
Learn how to pick a sustainable hair oil—ingredients, sourcing, packaging, and certifications—plus simple ways to use it for your hair type.
What to Ask Before Hiring a Landscape Architect
A practical question list to hire a landscape architect who fits your site, budget, and values—covering process, sustainability, permits, and maintenance.
Product Review: Hey Sunday Laundry Sheets
A practical review of Hey Sunday laundry sheets: they’re convenient, cruelty-free, septic-safe, and yet have performance comparable to other sheets.
The Danger of the Story We Tell Ourselves About Civilization
Civilization’s origin story is often told as pure progress. Here’s what that narrative leaves out: surplus, power, and the rise of inequality.
Can Purpose-Driven Donations Replace Traditional Holiday Gifts?
Purpose-driven donations are not replacing traditional holiday gifts entirely—but they are redefining what meaningful giving looks like.
Grey Textured Rugs for a Cozy, Washable Bedroom
Grey textured rugs are a versatile and stylish addition to any bedroom. They can add warmth and texture to your space while also providing practical benefits.
Inside Auroville’s Living Laboratory of Sustainable Building
Auroville, founded in 1968 spanning parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, India, was conceived as an experimental township on what was once a barren plateau.
Guardians of the Himalayas: Apis laboriosa and the Himalayan Ecosystem
There’s one tiny creature that has survived the harsh conditions and defies the odds every day, the Himalayan giant honeybee, Apis laboriosa.
How Paper Over-consumption is Damaging the Environment
Even if we make sure that we recycle it, our global paper industry is placing an unbearable weight on the planet’s forests, water, and climate.
Sustainable Foods Worth Growing at Home
Cultivating sustainable foods at home provides you with fresh, nutrient-dense produce free from harmful contaminants commonly found on store-bought vegetables.
What Makes a Tile Truly Eco-Friendly?
As conscious consumers and eco-minded designers look closer at every material choice, the story of ceramic tile becomes both inspiring and complex.
Renewable Micro-Projects are Transforming Rural Economies
More than just generating electricity or energy, these micro-projects serve as engines for inclusive economic growth, resilience, and environmental stewardship.
Matt Winning: Is Money Betting Against Our Future?
These words, spoken by comedian and academic Matt Winning about his son’s future in his Fringe show Solastalgia, stuck with me long after the lights went down.
Smaller, Smarter, Greener: The Future of Alternative Housing
As cities grow denser and rural regions look for ways to thrive, the question is not whether housing will change, but how fast we can make that change count.
Mercury in Malawi: Doing Away with the Silent Killer
Mercury use in artisanal and small scale mining in Malawi is common, but not many people are aware of the deadly consequences that can result from exposure.
Well-Being and Environmental Awareness in Sober Living Homes
This article explores how environmental awareness and sustainability can be incorporated into sober living homes, and some challenges and opportunities.
The Wonder Plant That is Thabalaba (Miers)
Dr Noliya Mponya thinks Malawi needs to domesticate the Thabalaba plant, whose scientific name is Jateorhiza palmata.
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.
Why Dispersers Matter for Energy, Materials, & Food Research
Dispersers (high-shear mixers) shape clean-energy materials, batteries, composites, and food emulsions. Here’s how dispersion affects performance, scale-up, and waste.
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.
An Interview with Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy
We asked Steadman and Levy how their Gonzovation partnership began, the evolution of their collaboration and their mutual commitment to environmental advocacy.
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).
The Rising Global Demand for Exotic Food Exports
In this article, we’ll uncover how companies can enter new markets, expand their product range, and harness e-commerce to boost growth.
Overcoming the Acceleration of Illegal Online Wildlife Trade
A recent World Wildlife Crime Report found illegal wildlife trade in 162 countries between 2015 and 2021, impacting approx. 4,000 plant and animal species.
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 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.
Steel Buildings, Winery Efficiency, and Long-Term Growth
Here, we shed light on the key benefits of using steel buildings for your winery. By understanding these advantages, you can make a well-informed decision.