Ground-up tires, commonly known as tire crumb, have been used for years to provide surface cushioning to children’…
Watermelons: Alternative Fuel's Pick of the Picnic
If you think that watermelons are only good as thirst quenchers during the hot summer months, think again. Last year, wa…
From Sea to Landfill to Eco Park, a Trash to Treasure Endeavor
What to do with waste when there is no land on which to dump it? Such was Singapore’s dilemma back in the 90s when…
Could Reusable Shopping Bags Make You Sick?
Could your reusable shopping bags be making you sick? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. The study, commiss…
Cast Your Vote for America's Favorite Farmers' Market
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Nature Holds the Cure for NDD
The day after Christmas is always a big shopping day here in New Zealand. So I wasn’t surprised a couple of years …
6 Smart Tips for Healthy Urban Gardening
Much has been written about the benefits of creating an edible garden. It’s good for your health, your wallet, and…
Faking It
Harvesting electricity from fake trees? That’s the idea behind a British start-up company, Solar Botanic Ltd, whic…