Travel is great but overtourism is a problem. Basically this is the name of the logistical nightmare of having too many visitors to tourist hot spots at once. It causes a host of issues that local governments are trying to tackle. The answer isn’t to stop seeing the world, it’s to be better about it.
Tiny houses are an interesting concept with a lot of potential for various uses. Their major selling point is that they don’t take up space, well not much space. This one can take up even less when you need it to because it’s expandable. The Expandable Tiny House is ready to shrink down whenever you need it.
Plastic pollution is a big problem. It would be great if it could be broken down into something harmless that could be reused in other products or at least into less harmful. Two young scientists have zeroed in on a solution that turns it into CO2 and water.
Some good news from the world of plants. The Great Sundew, an endangered species native to parts of England, is getting a second chance in the wild as a new conservation effort has started up. Might be worth noting that despite it’s gentle name, these little guys are carnivorous.
Most people are aware of the white cane used by blind and visually impaired people. It’s a fairly standard image and has helped an untold number of people navigate the world. Which is awesome! But like everything else, it can be smarter. WeWALK is the cane of the future.
While you’re out trying to make small changes in your life so that you can live more sustainably, you may be wondering what alternatives you have out there. True, there’s not a good answer for everything but sometimes the past has a key. Skip the cling wrap and do it the medieval peasant way: linen dipped in beeswax.
What is the climate crisis? You might be a bit confused as to what’s causing it and why it’s such a big deal. Why do we care about emissions? What’s the big deal with the oceans getting a little warm? Why is it a crisis? Well this article lays out the basic issues clearly.
You probably never, ever think about palm oil but it’s in just about everything that we eat as well as many hygiene products. A wonder oil! Too bad that farming it is devastating to the environment which is why a movement for sustainable palm oil exists and you should support it.
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