
Growing coconuts with dignity in the Philippines
Connie is a single mom of four in a rural area of the Philippines where 85% of the population is unemployed. Celso...

Casa Numa is built out of 50-year-old coconut palm wood
At a first glance, you might not believe that Casa Numa is entirely built out of coconut palm wood over 50 years...

Retailers drop coconut milk brand over animal exploitation allegations
Coconut has been touted as a superfood the last few years. But now something even more alarming than its sky-high...

Coconut oil production is a danger to vulnerable species
Coconut oil has been in the spotlight for a while now as a superstar for personal care and healthier eating. It...

How to choose the healthiest, most sustainable milk alternative
Scientists agree that the dairy industry has an overall negative affect on the environment. For starters, it takes...

The Biomimicry Manual: How Does Mother Nature Clean House?
In my last column for , I mentioned the way the sea snake keeps herself clean of barnacles and algae by shedding...

Coconut Coir Makes an Eco-Friendly Soil That Helps The Earth & Your Plants To Thrive
Anyone who has ever cared for plants has probably purchased commercial potting soil at some point in their lives...

Colorful Bowls Made from Real Coconuts Shells
We’ve boasted the merits of the coconutbefore, but we forgot to mention that this delicious fruit is also provides...