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Why We Should Save Seeds of Heirloom Edible Varieties

If you want to grow healthier fruits and vegetables, aid our rich agricultural heritage, and help maintain genetic diversity, what can you do? Save Seeds!

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BlueWaveID: The App That Identifies Cetaceans

Called BlueWaveID, this app records and stores cetacean information, and allows the collection of data related to sightings in real-time through dynamic forms.

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A Makeup Artist who Considers Our Health and the Environment

Celebrity makeup artist Campbell Ritchie is proof that we don’t need to compromise our values, our skin’s health, or the planet to feel beautiful.

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Green Home Renovations: Facts, Figures, and the Future

More and more people are looking to invest in green home renovations, recognizing the environmental advantages, and also the family health benefits.

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A Rainwater Irrigation System for Your Eco-Friendly Garden

The Power of Natural Irrigation: We explore 4 methods to use rainwater irrigation to help create a Water-Conscious Garden in these times of unpredictability.

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Microalgae Biomass as a Renewable Resource

With microalgae as a prospective game-changer in biomass, it could lead to the circular economy we need to obtain carbon neutrality.

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Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World

We Discuss the Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture in Countries Around the World, including Statistics, History, Definitions, and the Future.

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Rethinking Our Farming Approaches: The Sustainable Way

In an era where the impact of climate change can no longer be ignored, there's no place for unsustainable agricultural practices.

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Agricultural Sustainability: Farming and the Environment

Farming is a significant contributor to global warming, but these practices can improve agricultural sustainability and reduce the need for new farmland.

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How Can We Create Sustainable Farmland?

Creating sustainable farmland requires an overhaul of modern agricultural thinking, but with some work we can become better farmers and environmental stewards.

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Should We All Be Spending More Time Playing In The Dirt?

This article explores our deep-seated connection with the natural world, and why a regular dose of dirt is fundamental to our health and well-being,

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Technology Circles’ Impacts on Biodiversity and Environment

Insights on business leadership and the ethical design of modern technology, and the subsequent environmental impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate.

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Diversity Loss and Environmental Degradation in The UK

Experiences & reflections on the current state of climate, diversity, and environmental degradation in the UK, what has been lost, and hopes for the future.

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The Most Beautiful Places for Wild Swimming in Scotland

From enchanting Celtic pools to cascading waterfalls, discover the most beautiful places for wild swimming in Scotland. Are you ready to dive in?

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Building Circular Cities: ‘Designing with Disaster’

An interview with "Designing with Disaster" exhibition curator, Professor Hitoshi Abe, encourages us to consider what makes a resilient and sustainable city.

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My Tree Initiative: Fighting Deforestation in Uganda

My Tree Initiative partners with local businesses, councils, and schools to set up planting sites for reforestation, where even children get to participate.

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Sailors for Sustainability: Travelling the World Ethically

As "Sailors for Sustainability", Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits encounter positive people everywhere, and document solutions to the global challenges we face.

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A Sustainable Blue Economy: Circularity and Ocean Resources

We discuss the concept of a Sustainable Blue Economy, which aims to promote economic stability while preserving the health and diversity of marine ecosystems.

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Circular Blue Economy: Current Practices and Future Plans

The concept of the circular blue economy has emerged as a solution to transform waste into wealth while promoting sustainability in the maritime sector.

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The Effect of Fabrics on Human Health and the Environment

We take an in-depth look at the effect of fabrics of many different types on the environment and on human health, and we discuss possible solutions.

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5 Biggest Threats to the Great Barrier Reef

With around 3,000 individual reef systems, this article explores the 5 biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef and what is being done to combat them.

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Agroforestry: A Guide to this Sustainable Farming Practice

Agroforestry is a regenerative farming method in which farmers integrate trees into croplands, boosting yields and enhancing soil, water and ecological health.

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Florida Red Tide: Overview, Causes, & Effects

We delve into the complexities of red tide, exploring its underlying causes and its extensive impact on both the natural environment and human activities.

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Entomophagy: The Environmental Benefits of Eating Insects

Considering all the positive environmental and ethical implications, it could benefit the whole world to practice entomophagy, the eating of eating insects.

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Tourism and Sustainability in the Alps – An In-Depth Guide

This overview of tourism and sustainability in the Alps looks at the environmental impact of visitors to central Europe, and beneficial projects and practices.

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Environmental Careers: Creative and Earth-Focused Fields

There are many avenues when looking at environmental careers, and you might just come across a few wildflower opportunities that will inspire you to bloom.

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Invasive Species – A Global Threat Behind Biodiversity Loss

The UN’s Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services highlights invasive species as a threat behind 60% of recorded biodiversity loss.

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Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula has miles of pristine coastline, and remote Mayan ruins, but things are changing rapidly. We look at issues faced by the region.

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How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

Wetlands are under serious threat from various forms of contamination and pollution, but new research shows that fruit peels might make a positive impact.

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Christin Smith’s Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

Rallying for Mandurah's Shores: We look at Christin Smith's inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.

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The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide

In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the true environmental cost.

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Great Lakes’ Cold-Water Fish Habitats under Climate Siege

As climate change reshapes the cold-water habitats, the question looms: Can people harmonize with the Great Lakes to ensure a future where both sides survive?

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Sustainable Strategies for Land Management: An Overview

Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.

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The Devastation of Our Success

A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity's rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.

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Meet The Samoan “Little Dodo”– (Didunculus strigirostris)

Meet one of the world's rarest avian marvels: The endangered Samoan "Little Dodo", also known as the manumea, or as the tooth-billed pigeon.

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The Sustainability of Bamboo: A Comprehensive Guide

An in-depth look into the true sustainability of bamboo.

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Britain’s Temperate Rainforest: Fragile and Forgotten Places

Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.

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Artificial Turf: Impacts on Environment and Human Health

This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.

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What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food

When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let's dig deeper.

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A Conversation with Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn

Erin Hassett, of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, chats with snow scientist Megan Guinn about glaciers, wild fires, avalanches, and more.

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Exploring Indonesian Traditional Herbal Wisdom

This discussion of Indonesian traditional herbal medicine explores the historical uses of herbs and other plants, and looks at where they fit in today's world.

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Sustainable Fabric: A Guide to Environmental Impacts

Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.

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Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts NL Conference 2024

We look at fibre arts in Canada, where the Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference "Made in Canada" will be held by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Water Leaks and Ecosystem Health

This guide discusses common sources of water leaks in the home, and the subsequent effects this can have on local ecosystems and the wider environment.

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Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living

Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.

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Prioritizing Outdoor Spaces for a More Sustainable Society

Green areas let people connect, but they can be counterproductive to environmental efforts. Here’s a guide to outdoor spaces’ role in a sustainable society.

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Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era

Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience

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Natural Ethos: Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability

Natural Ethos: An Exploration of Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability. Details on the Art Exhibition in Berlin, running from July 6th til August 31st, 2024

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Forest Schools: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Forest schools are an innovative concept that draws inspiration from ancient practices. But what exactly are the benefits? Let's take a closer look.

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Ferns and Urban Heat Islands: A Promising Solution

Certain characteristics could make ferns another eco-friendly way to address the exacerbating effects of heat islands. Let's take a closer look.

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