The importance of bees in our ecosystem is undeniable for they are the world’s number one pollinators. Their rapidly declining population is one of the most pressing environmental issues that we face today, but the good thing is, different groups from around the world are taking part in saving them. One of the efforts dedicated … Read more
Farm Africa is an organization that is working on reforestation efforts in East Africa and helping farmers escape from poverty. According to their statistics, only less than 4% of Ethiopia’s land is forested. This is a very alarming number considering that at the end of the 19th century, the country still had 30% of forested … Read more
If you are an enthusiast for indoor house plants, then you will find this succulent particularly interesting. That’s because this water-storing plant closely resembles the appearance of a delicate, blossoming rose. While they all come in different shapes and sizes, succulents typically share a common look and texture – they are green and prickly. The … Read more
A new law in the Philippines will require students to plant trees before they can graduate. We are well aware of the fact that trees can help combat climate change. They remove carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees serve a number of other purposes – they help purify the … Read more
This 70-year old grandmother has made it her mission to clean up the local beaches in her hometown in Cornwall, England. Pat Smith is one dedicated grandma who has made headlines around the world for her incredible initiative – to clean up the local beaches in her community. It all began in New Year’s Eve … Read more
If there is one thing that Holland is famous for, it is their iconic tulips. If you are a flower enthusiast, then spending an afternoon strolling through a bed of blooms surely sounds like the best idea! And if you’re near Holland in the months of March and April, then you could do just that. … Read more
It may be a hard pill to swallow, but the fact is that our environment is currently at its worst state. The world’s massive plastic waste problem persists, but the good thing is, more and more groups and governments are doing their part in addressing it. This town in Australia is fully aware of this … Read more
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is all about art with a purpose. One of his biggest projects yet are the giant sculptures that he placed within the forests of Copenhagen. Thomas has been creating wooden giants and placing them around the forests in Copenhagen for about three years now. He says that part of the reason … Read more
A Michoacán company called Biofase has found a way to produce biodegradable plastic alternatives. As plastic pollution continues to wreak havoc all over the world, several environmental groups are pushing for the eradication of single-use plastics, which make up the bulk of plastic waste in the world. During this crucial time, Mexico-based company Biofase introduced … Read more
It will be a slow year for plastic manufacturers in England beginning in 2020. That’s because a ban on plastic drinks stirrers, plastic straws, and plastic-stemmed cotton swabs will be effective in the country next April. Plastic manufacturers in England would have to completely halt the production of plastic drinks stirrers starting next year. Out … Read more
The Japan Federation of Landscape Contractors hosts the annual Kei Truck Garden Contest, a competition that transforms tiny trucks into mobile gardens. The event is graced by numerous landscape contractors all over Japan, where they arrive on site with their small trucks and then spend several hours turning the cargo bed into a beautiful garden. … Read more
McDonald’s, one of the world’s biggest restaurant franchise, is taking a step towards preserving the environment – specifically, by saving the bees. As we all know, bees play a major role in the healthy functioning of the planet’s ecosystems. They are responsible for pollinating about three-quarters of the world’s plants, making them an invaluable element … Read more