spotlight: lush city living in the vertical forest, italy
Are you seeing more greenery, both in and on buildings? If so, you’ve seen a work of biophilic design. Biophilia is the idea that humans love life and the living world and want to be connected to nature. One way to do this is by integrating nature more deeply into...
composting 101: know the basics
Recycling is probably old hat to you by now, but oftentimes you hear recycling and composting lumped together in the same conversation. Curious about it? Read on! One way to think about composting is “recycling” food. You take old food scraps, set them...
is there plastic in our food?
Everyone is familiar with plastic — an inexpensive material that’s really useful in our daily lives. Plastic is used to package everything, like water and soda, and take-out food containers of all kinds. Plus, there are plastic grocery bags, electronic...
let’s reduce, reuse, recycle!
Have you heard about the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? It’s a handy slogan to remind you to cut down on the waste that you generate. So, although you might be recycling your printer paper at work, you can do more! Here are some suggestions to step up your game....
what is hydroponics and why is it a good idea?
Have you been hearing about hydroponics lately? Why the buzz? Simply put, with hydroponics certain plants and vegetables grow in water, not soil. But, wait…don’t you need soil and a farm or garden to grow? Not necessarily! how does hydroponics work?...
is there anything you can do to prevent wrinkles?Well, it’s a sad truth — there is really no way to stop the aging […]
plastic in our drinking water?Plastic is everywhere these days. You can find it in all types of […]
spotlight: lush city living in the vertical forest, italyAre you seeing more greenery, both in and on buildings? If so, you’ve seen […]
spotlight: hydroponic farming goes underground in londonIf you live in an urban area, you may have noticed more hydroponic farms […]
composting 101: know the basicsRecycling is probably old hat to you by now, but oftentimes you hear […]
spotlight: farm.one brings the farm to whole foodsHydroponics is growing plants in nutrient-dense water instead of soil, […]
how do anti-aging creams work?Interested in trying out an anti-wrinkle cream? There are many types of […]
a look at beautiful green walls around the worldHave you ever seen a green wall, also referred to as a vertical garden? […]
what do natural labels on cosmetics mean?When you see the words "all natural" on a product label, you probably assume that means it's a good thing, right? It's natural, so it must be pure and healthy. When it comes to cosmetics, can you assume that a product labeled as natural is going to be better or gentler on your skin? You may be surprised to find that none of these assumptions are necessarily true. […]
is there plastic in our food?Everyone is familiar with plastic — an inexpensive material […]
let’s reduce, reuse, recycle!Have you heard about the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? It’s a handy […]
hydroponics and improving food accessHydroponics is the art and science of growing plants in water without […]
how to protect yourself from sun damageMost of us know that sunlight, while great for a nice day outside, […]
superfoods — should i be eating them?Superfoods are dense in nutrients and vitamins and offer an abundance of antioxidants that provide nutritional and health benefits. However superfoods are not magic bullets for your health. […]