The phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ is a very common expression nowadays, from environmentalists to anti-pollution activists, and even primary school kids whose teachers take the initiative. Teaching them about the dangers and severity of waste...
I'm from a region in Quebec (Eastern Canada) where wood-burning stoves are very much still a thing. Is it sustainable heat though? Pretty much anyone who can afford a cabin has one. I grew up...
To understand the benefits of an Eco-friendly business we must first understand what that term "going green" really means.
First, in construction, going green involves using materials and development that are sustainable and environmentally righteous throughout...
On my Eco-Friendly journey, I heard a lot of mention and praise for bamboo, some said it's a miracle plant with many uses but I found it hard to believe.
It's just a tree like all...
I've heard many stories about cork on my Eco-friendly journey, most people had good things to say about the material. There were a lot of claims promoting the benefits and uses of cork.
It wasn't long...
When I think of the uses of teak, I picture a craftsman using the hardwood to carve up decorative statues and tables. I see fancy Asian style ornate furniture.
Think about this though, when you're...
Concrete is the world's most used construction material.
It makes sense to stop and think about the environmental impact it has.
Almost everything in the construction industry is made up of concrete or has some aspect of...
The world is finally giving a chance to this plant that they have so long turned their back against. They have realized that there are so many benefits of hemps that are just waiting to...
When I think of coconuts, first I imagine a sandy beach with the distant sound of the ocean. A light breeze, some beautiful trees, and the sun gently kissing my skin. I think of paradise,...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America.
How to...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to Identify...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to...
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests.
How to Identify Twinflower...
