A brand new idea has hit the rails following the mass manifestation of blue medical masks being applied and used worldwide. Going biodegradable could be the future and for a good cause. Here’s an innovative way to make bees happy: 100% biodegradable masks with flower seeds, ready for planting! The woman behind the idea, Marianne […]
A Philippines college student has invented solar windows that convert food waste into energy. Carvey Maigue developed AuREUS as a way to bring energy to those in need and fight climate change. The Mapúa University student is the Sustainability Winner of The James Dyson Award 2020 for his efforts. A resin is derived from certain […]
If you go to the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan you’ll find a wisteria that’s often referred to as “the most beautiful in the world.” At around 150 years old, the massive wisteria is stunning when in full bloom. The vertical flowers dangle so far down that they nearly touch the ground and create a purplish-pink […]
Dividing plants is essential to maintaining the health of many species. When grown under ideal conditions, perennial plants and houseplants can quickly become too large for their borders or containers. Dividing plants is essential for keeping them in bloom and looking their absolute best. Plant division involves digging up plants and dividing them into two […]
The 8th continent is an award-winning design that restores ocean health and recycles plastic along the way. This ambitious concept by lenka petráková proposes to solve one of the world’s biggest pollution problems: ocean garbage. Called the ‘8th continent’, the design collects plastic debris from the water’s surface and breaks it down into recyclable material. The huge floating station […]
Milan-based architecture firm Stefano Boeri Architetti has unveiled innovative designs for a nature-infused smart city in Cancun, Mexico that will serve as a model for resilient and sustainable urban planning. Created for Honduras-based textile conglomerate and property developer Grupo Karim, ‘Smart Forest City – Cancun’ is a proposed alternative to plans for a shopping district in the […]
Venus flytrap plant is fun to grow and fascinating to watch and learn about. This is a moisture loving plant that grows near marshes and bogs. The plants have been overharvested in their native habitat and are becoming rare. Native to only a few areas in North and South Carolina, Venus flytraps grow in nitrogen […]
More than 2,000 years ago, the Maya built a complex water filtration system out of materials collected miles away. Now, reports Michelle Starr for Science Alert, researchers conducting excavations at the ancient city of Tikal in northern Guatemala have discovered traces of this millennia-old engineering marvel. As detailed in the journal Scientific Reports, the study’s authors found that the […]
It is possible to grow peppers as a houseplant. In fact, many floral departments sell ornamental peppers to be grown as indoor ornamentals. If you want indoor pepper plants for the purpose of eating, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that growing peppers indoors is a success. Growing peppers indoors […]
You can invest a a lot in your garden if you want to, but not everyone does. Don’t worry, it is completely feasible to do your gardening on a budget by using free or low-cost materials. If you are excited by the idea of putting in a garden but you don’t have a lot of […]
