With environmental education and awareness came the need for more eco-friendly and sustainable building methods. It called for people to think out of the box and come up with what we are able to implement today. Alternative building methods have become more popular due to their often lower cost, novelty, … Read more
‘Do as I say, not do as I do.’ Political instability in the Middle East, increasingly hard to extract fossil fuels, and fears around global warming mean governments are telling us to save energy, and the planet. But in the next 20 years energy consumption will increase by 60 percent … Read more
You know the benefits of composting; reducing your waste, creating valuable fertile soil for your garden, as well as the fulfilment that comes along with watching waste naturally transform back to into a useable earth. If you do your composting at home then you know that without proper aeration of … Read more
We are starting to become more aware of our environment and the impact our daily lives has on it. People say that they will change their ways, but when push comes to shove, no one really goes through with this promise. The time to act is now and making changes … Read more
10 Composting Basics for beginners & for homeowners step by step The composting basics can be broken down into 10 easy steps. 1. Choose a Wise Location Choose an open level area that will be readily accessible from the exit closest to your kitchen. Although outdoor waste will be added … Read more
Energy saving light bulbs have been growing in popularity as prices have come down, and energy prices increased. Traditional incandescent bulbs are being phased out in some countries so you won’t have any other option than to use them. How do they work, and what are their benefits? With a … Read more
Terrance farming is an ancient technique common in mountainous terrain common in Asian, the Mediterranean, and South America (especially the Andes Mountains of Peru). This method of sustainable agriculture allows otherwise infertile regions to be productive for sustainable farming. Terrace farms and their methods have largely been replaced by ‘conventional … Read more
Biodiesel is a fuel similar to ordinary diesel, but instead of being made from fossil fuel – oil – it’s produced from either vegetable oils or animal fat. The main source of biodiesel is presently waste cooking oil, which is collected from restaurants and fast food outlets. Pure oil is … Read more
We have a strange relationship with petroleum. On one hand we love it. We rely on it to get us from A to B in a car or aeroplane; it heats and lights our homes; and provides much of the energy that makes our everyday life comfortable. There’s no doubt … Read more
Modern life is full of waste. The average North American generates about 20 tons of carbon dioxide each year while the global annual average carbon footprint is about 4 tons of carbon dioxide . Americans have a larger carbon footprint than the average global individual. Here are ten easy ways … Read more
For well over a hundred years bike frames were made of steel, and nothing else. Then along came aluminum – stiffer and lighter. Titanium took lightness and strength even further and some frame builders even experimented with exotic alloys of scandium and magnesium. Carbon fiber is now the material of … Read more
Most horse owners will simply stockpile their horses’ manure on a daily basis. Meaning that the farmer will remove any fresh piles from the day and add it to a larger pile where it is stored for later use. This pile can be out in the open field where there … Read more
Renewable resources are natural resources using natural processes that can replenish themselves over a period of time. All renewable resources are a part of the natural environment and make up the eco-systems on the planet. They are threatened by industrial progress but also must be monitored so as not to … Read more
Ecotourism sounds like it is good for the environment: after all it has the word “eco” in it. But like many things too much of a good thing can cause irreversible damage and this is true for the environment and those wishing to visit pristine areas. Ecotourism Benefits of Galapagos … Read more
Whether you live in the country, the suburbs, or the city, raising chickens in the backyard of your house has become a very popular addition to sustainable living. Not only are chickens chic, but backyard chickens are a wonderful way to experience some permaculture principles and greater self-sufficiency at a … Read more