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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

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

sustainability

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,...

spotlight: get deals on food and prevent food waste!

food, sustainability

There are many ways of tackling food waste, but they often require some planning and effort. A recent idea is perhaps a little more fun, and it’s the anti-food waste app, Too Good To Go. How does it work? The Too Good To Go app prevents food waste by matching...

apps to help you go green and live sustainably

lifestyle, sustainability

These days a lot of us rely on smartphones to do various tasks and chores. We can use apps to get a ride, order food, act as a translator, even turn off the lights at home. But beyond mundane tasks, apps can also keep you environmentally aware and encourage you to...