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Designed by Holst Architecture, this home is an ambitious sustainable design project created to meet a combination of the world’s most demanding green building certifications.
In keeping with Passive House standards, the home’s insulation is designed to be airtight. Solar heat...
But of course these efforts must be made year-round, and wildlife viewing haven Tweedsmuir Park Lodge in Bella Coola, British Columbia is one establishment that is committed to saving our environment on World Environment Day and beyond—a commitment that is...
Christine Figgener’s unforgettable video from 2015 shows a sea turtle getting a plastic straw removed from deep inside its nostril. More than 41 million people have watched this heartbreaking video, which helped to launch bans on plastic straws in countries...
“Compost” is a verb, since it’s a process that has a finished product: soil. Compost is a mild, slow-release type of organic “fertilizer” commonly known as “black gold.” Black gold is exactly what it sounds like: gold for your garden.
Two of the keys to the environmental movement are reducing the number of new items we produce, then reusing those items as much as possible. Libraries are uniquely designed to help with both of these concepts. And libraries help to...
The climate crisis can seem quite bleak, and preserving the planet is a task that will require all hands on deck. While it’s easy to get discouraged by all the bad news out there, luckily there are plenty of Earth-lovers...
Along with the many personal benefits of no-dig gardening, including saving time and boosting productivity, the overall goal is to leave the soil as undisturbed as possible to improve soil structure and to work with nature rather than against it.
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When it comes to determining the cause of climate change, it seems the fingers are always pointed at the many. We're blamed for not being zero waste, not being vegan, or not dressing sustainably enough, but the problem doesn’t necessarily...
Smoothies are a quick, versatile and fun way to get your nutrients, but their true nutritional benefits depend on their ingredients. Douse your “healthy”, fruit-filled smoothie in store-bought juice and you’ll likely be consuming far more added sugar than recommended.
Aptly named the Skygarden House, the home underwent a complete overhaul, significantly reducing its ecological footprint. To achieve the most efficient methods of heating, cooling and lighting while minimizing costs, mechanical and electrical systems are integrated with passive design strategies...
It’s almost impossible to be a part of every movement, and to know about every eco change we should make in our lives. So, how do we invite and encourage people to be part of a movement without demanding them...
Since 2008, over 24 million people have been displaced from their homes by natural and environmental disasters, and experts say that number is expected to grow. According to reports by the United Nations, there may be as many as 200...