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Agriculture

Applying rock dust to farms could boost carbon sequestration

A report in the journal Nature has revealed that enhanced rock weathering (ERW) could help slow climate change by sucking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process involves spreading rock dust on farmland to help absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. When rocks, such as basalt and other silicates, are crushed...
Homes

Wood lattice walls ventilate this beautiful Costa Rica home

Perched in the mountains of Nosara, a surfing paradise on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Casa Guayacán boasts a beautiful ocean view and a tranquil setting. A stunning example of sustainable architecture in a tropical setting, this home being designed by two talented professional architects comes as no surprise. Evangelina...
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Food Waste

Vermont Food Scrap Ban requires residents, businesses to compost

Too lazy to carry your banana peel or avocado pit to your compost bin? You’re breaking the law, at least in Vermont. The Green Mountain State is the first state to pass a law requiring businesses and residents to compost. Anything that was once alive — including orange rinds, bones, egg shells, coffee...
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Space

Rocket Crafters creates safer, greener hybrid rocket engine technology

Rocket Crafters, an aerospace company based in Florida, is patenting its hybrid rocket engine technology. The engine, which the company described as throttle-able, affordable, reliable and 3D-printed, is said to be a milestone in the world of rocket science. For many years, rocket scientists have been trying to...
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Public Transit

New metro stations extend sustainable, site-sensitive transit in Denmark

Copenhagen-based architecture firm Cobe teamed up with Arup on the recently completed Orientkaj and Nordhavn — two new metro stations that connect Copenhagen’s northern docklands with the city center. Developed as part of one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Northern Europe, the metro stations...
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Jewelry

Make a statement with Serendipitous Project's eco-friendly jewelry

Jewelry is much more than a trendy addition to an outfit. Jewelry is designed to make a statement about who you are and what you love. With this in mind, Serendipitous Project founder Sydney Ziems launched a line of ethically sourced jewelry that carries many meanings: sustainability, affordability and a deep...
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News

Virtually visit these 10 farm sanctuaries on July 25

On July 25, animal lovers are invited to participate in a virtual animal sanctuary tour that will let them peek into 10 American sanctuaries. The Great Farm Sanctuary Tour, organized by Lancaster Farm Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, will raise money to help these nonprofits continue caring for their rescued animals. The...

On July 25, animal lovers are invited to participate in a virtual animal sanctuary tour that will let them peek into 10 American sanctuaries....
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House Boats

Two young architects travel the Arctic in a repurposed lifeboat

A tale of determination, exploration and sustainability, architects Guylee Simmonds and David Schnabel are taking the trip of a lifetime on a repurposed, retired Arctic lifeboat. Along with their seafaring dog, Shackleton the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, these two architects have given a second...

A tale of determination, exploration and sustainability, architects Guylee Simmonds and David Schnabel are taking the trip of a lifetime on a...