Use Chicken Tractors for Eggs, Fertilizer and Bug Control
If you have thought about raising chickens, but were concerned about how to start and where to store them, stop worrying. The chicken “tractor” is an easy tool to help maximize your ability to protect and move your chickens while simultaneously caring for your garden or property. Caring for chickens isn’t so tough- humankind has...
Why Upcycling is Better than Recycling
The dirty, dusty feel of the dull grey paper in your hands and the less than happy smell is the recycled paper from which you read today’s news. That same paper can be thrown away to decay in a dump or be recycled, where parts of it will be transformed into a lesser part of...
Tying the Knot Green? Do it with Eco Friendly Wedding Rings
Our society is beginning to wake up to ways in which we use or abuse our natural resources. Some people aim to make the small changes in their lives that add up, such as buying organic produce, shop local, cut down on waste and unnecessary electricity usage. Others may have even taken a Permaculture class,...
Sustainable Packaging: Making A Difference?
Sustainable packaging design is one viable way of providing packaging that is environmentally smart and responsible. Ideally, minimal to no packaging is ideal, but not always practical. So alternatively, choosing carefully choosing packaged products for purchase can make a difference in how we preserve our resources. Sustainable packaging, like the word ‘sustainable’ is loosely defined,...
Organic Lawn Treatment for Healthy and Savvy Homeowners
A well manicured, sprawling lawn is the mark of a suburban home. It can also be an annoyance, a demanding maintenance project of- mowing, fertilizing, racking, more mowing. As knowledge of the detriments of synthetic chemical fertilizers expands, more people are turning to organic lawn fertilizers to keep their grass green. But, why stop there?...
The Echo Park Time Bank, Leading Change With Time, Not Money
The Echo Park Time Bank (EPTB) located in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California was started in March of 2008 and is a volunteer run project. The idea spawned from a Permaculture course, taught locally by designer and educator Larry Santoyo. Co-founder, Autumn Rooney, once skeptical about the practicality of a local time...
Sustainable Development in South Africa
South Africa is still a young country and falls within the category of a developing country. It is no longer a third world country and has taken great strides in terms of democracy, economy and development. As all nations, South Africa is committed to sustainable development and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism...
Sustainable Development In India: So Much Now- and More to Come?
Sustainable development, including its three pillars, is vital for the successful and lasting development of any country. Such an endeavor can take many forms. For sustainable development to take place, communities (thus social aspects), the environment and the economy must be taken into account. This is no different for India. India has...
Upcycled Clothing for Your Own Eco Fashions
Upcycled clothing might sound like some ridiculous new fashion trend, but it is simply put the recycling up your old, out-dated clothing. If you are creative and pretty good with a needle, this is most definitely for you. With upcycled clothing you either revamp an old jean by adding something or an old shirt...
Simple and Sustainable Technologies Developed at the IDDS
Recently, the 5th annual International Development Design Summit (IDDS 2011) concluded in Ghana and a number of simple and sustainable technologies were developed and showcased that will enhance the livelihood and health of millions of people. The IDDS is a hands-on conference, not one of those boring talking meetings focused on papers and proceedings. ...
Clean Technologies, the Future?
Clean technologies provide the shining beacon of hope in the dark world issues of climate change, energy security and energy price hikes. We need new solutions and we need them fast. The industry that provides the practical solutions to these problems is fast growing and covers many aspects of sustainable engineering. Smog or air...
Dragon Oven Helps Fire Up Local Food Movement
Possibly the world’s first mobile dragon oven fires up to inspire the local food movement among Angelenos. The Dragon Oven “Sparky” is the creation of artist Ray Cirino and business partner Camille Cimino who both wanted to create a piece of art that was fully functional and supported the city’s food and sustainability efforts. Although southern...