Vertical Farming: The future of agriculture
Farming is usually associated with rural landscape. It needs large area to plant crops. With world population increasing at a fast pace, where would we the area to grow crops in future. How will so many people be fed? Vertical farming is the answer to all this. In vertical farming, plants (or animals) are cultivated vertically in skyscrapers. This will solve the problem of space crunch. Massive greenhouse skyscrapers can feed thousands of people. Vertical Farming: The future of agriculture
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Melinda Myers tips to create an eco-friendly landscape within your budget
It is really possible to create a beautiful landscape within your budget even when you are busy. All that is required here is a bit of planning and smart ideas. Here are 5 strategies suggested by Myers to create low maintenance and eco-friendly landscape. Be water wise: The first and foremost step which you need to do is save water bill, water and time spent on watering. You could opt for the drought tolerant plants which suits your environment. You could use the manure which includes shredded leaves, wood chips, evergreen needles etc as it helps the plant is conserving the moisture, improving the soil fertility and reducing weeds. You [...]
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Simple tips to do your laundry the green way
Everything that we do affects our environment. Though it might seem quite improbable, the way you do your laundry can have acute negative effect on the environment. A lot of heat is produced to heat the water for washing clothes and then, this water is carelessly released through drains. The cloth driers also produce lots of heat that can affect the environment. With so many driers working around us every day, their impact on raising the average temperature of the world is not at all negligible. Harsh chemicals and detergents can also cause water pollution if we don’t take safety measures. A little change in your daily laundry routine, however, [...]
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Simple ways to save energy, reduce your electricity bills
Are you worried about your rising electricity bill? Do you want to save energy and et rid of this burden? Here are five useful tips for you. Have a look: Reduce the Use of ‘Phantom Loads’ It happens at times that we do not set an electric appliance on motion, but it still consumes certain amount of energy. This additional energy is known as ‘phantom load’. It has been seen that almost seventy-five percent of the total electrical energy consumption in home is attributable to phantom loads. If you can eliminate these loads, your home electricity bill will go down largely. Hence, always unplug all of your electronic devices and [...]
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Eco Friendly Workout Clothes for spring
Winter has gone and spring is springing a new tune of activities. The temperature is soaring and your workouts seem more strenuous than other wise. The heat quotient is on a rise and doing your normal run, jog or daily fun workout may be a task. Why don’t your do some good for yourself, your skin and your nature as well. You like being eco-friendly? If yes, then you can do that while opting for your workout clothes as well this spring. Instead of opting for the standard cheap clothing that does no one good try choosing eco-friendly clothing! Organic Cotton Organic cotton feels smooth and is porous. It is [...]
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Save through green living
Noble thoughts and good practices can change the world. Sustainability of life on earth can be brought about only through green living. While environment damaging practices and relentless exploitation of natural resources have forced mankind to live on the edge, the time is high for us to embrace green living to increase our sustainability. Green living does not always imply that one has to shell out more from his or her pocket. On the contrary, green living strategies help us save a lot of unnecessary expenditures. Blame it on our imbibed habits that often drive us towards ignoring the vital and cost effective steps of living, beneficial for us [...]
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New green initiatives by governments
Stressing the necessity of maintaining a cleaner and greener earth, governments of the developing and developed nations have come forward with specific new green initiatives encouraging the mass to opt for green living. Reducing the carbon footprint in the environment is the most crucial step to avert serious natural catastrophes in the future. Rapid industrialization and modernization have increased greenhouse gas emissions that have risen global warming at alarming levels. Proper implementation of the government sponsored green initiatives will drive the commoners towards green living, which will result in a cleaner and greener earth habitable for the present and the future generations. Implementation of Green Deal [...]
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Smart steps towards a green living
Fast depleting natural resources and mounting environmental pollution has been a serious threat for the very existence of life on this planet. Therefore, the onus of the responsibility to keep this planet clean and green lies on the mankind. Man, being the best creation of nature can make life sustainable on the earth by adopting greener measures through judicious use of natural resources. Green living aims in following a lifestyle maintaining the symbiotic relation between nature and living beings to enhance the sustainability of life. It is high time that man meet their economic, ecological and societal demands without endangering the ecological balance thus preserving the planet for posterity. Green [...]
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Japanese store filled with living plant sculptures
Being close to nature is a huge deal in Japan which is exactly why the Isetan Shinjuku department store hired botanical artist Azuma Makoto to create a series of living sculptures to bring the outside right into the store itself. The living collages are basically lush, leafy plant sculptures that are used in place of ads throughout each department and pervade the retail experience while uplifting the mood of shoppers. Named “Collapsible Leaves”, the sculptures are a part of the “The Art of Plants” exhibit created by Azuma Makoto which covers the walls, clothing displays and columns in the department store with leafy installations. Merging the beauty of botany with [...]
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The new sustainable Apple campus 2
The ‘green’ express is making its way to every nook and corner of the world and people from every field are hopping on as it leads to a better tomorrow for them and the generations to come. Why does the world need saving? The answer to that is very simple and it is high time that everyone realize the importance of the matter. The world is in grave danger from problems such as pollution and global warming and it is us who has let these demons on the loose therefore it is our moral and social obligation to curb them. Every big name of almost every field is going [...]
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