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Reduce, reuse, and recycle are words to live by in a world that annually produces 3.5 million of wastes. But did you know that there are artists who specialize in turning recycled materials into artistic treasures? One of these brilliant artists is Sue Beatrice, who loves creating a timeless masterpiece out of old watches! Sue
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maine is taking a step for Mother Nature. The state is the first in the country to ban polystyrene, or what is commonly known as styrofoam, after governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law. The law will take effect on January 1, 2021, and will prohibit restaurants, coffee shops, caterers, and grocery stores from
Morgan Freeman has a long list of titles to his name – esteemed American actor, philanthropist, a narrator, film director, and most recently – beekeeper. The Shawshank Redemption star has converted his 124-acre Mississipi ranch into a bee sanctuary, with a mission to help counter the decreasing population of these insects. Freeman first got his
Recreational park has been around for ages. And theme parks have always been a popular attraction for kids and adults. From water parks to exciting rides boasting unique themes, there sure is a recreational park for each and everyone! But one recreational theme park hidden inside the forest of Nervesa Della Battaglia in Italy let
Plastic has been around since 1907, and though it was invented to address a need, it is undeniable that it is causing great distress to our environment. More than a millennium has passed, yet about 8.3 billion tons of plastic that have been produced since 1907 still exists today in some form. It is no
