Our children are already exposed to the news of coronavirus. But how should parents approach the topic with our young people? “Will I get sick?” “Will my school close?” “Will grandma or granddad die?” Children will ask these and many more difficult questions to understand what this coronavirus is all about. We keep hearing that […]
Seagrass, an aquatic plant, which is found on the seabed floor in shallow waters, is able to store carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests!!. But the bad news is that seagrass is seriously threatened by polluted waters and poor marine practices. Yet it is a critical ecosystem that provides ideal breeding grounds for small […]
We are now aware that “fast fashion” is not sustainable, so we have to find ways to shop for clothing that are sustainable. First and foremost, look for pre-owned, pre-loved, pre-bought and paid for. Pre-loved clothing is not new, it has been owned. It may have been worn but perhaps not. There can be all […]
Did you ever think the concept of a sustainable wardrobe would enter your home, let alone your mind? We all thought sustainability was about environmental matters. Well, yes, but we are all part of the environmental system. We are all in this ‘give and take’ concept of using resources, and often without thinking about the […]
Hydroponic farming is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. The hydroponic gardener regulates the composition of nutrients in the liquid solution used to water the plants. He also regulates the frequency of supplying the nutrients to the plants. Simply, the hydroponic gardener controls the growing environment of the […]
The frequency of occurrence of natural disasters and man-made states of devastation are increasing exponentially. The actual natural disaster is a major challenge for all those in the immediate vicinity, but likewise, the cleanup operations are also strategic nightmares that need to be acted upon in a timely manner so as to minimize further hazards […]