


spotlight: a green mountain in the city of fukuoka, japan
Have you ever heard of the green mountain in Fukuoka City, Japan? Well, to be exact, it’s not a real mountain! It is, however, a remarkable example of green architecture. acros fukuoka This green mountain is the ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural...
the origins of hydroponics
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without any soil, using only water. Today, hydroponic farms often use very sophisticated technology. In indoor vertical farms, where hydroponic plants are grown in trays stacked in shelves on top of each other, you can...
city composting initiatives
You may be hearing more these days about composting, which is essentially the “recycling” of food scraps and transformation into nutrient-rich soil. It’s great for the environment because it reduces food waste and keeps it out of the landfill. And,...