One of the most awe-inspiring sites in nature is a volcanic eruption that is a phenomenal nature events often seen as a danger on a bigger scale. Volcanic eruptions can be dangerous for a whole community by causing death and destruction and even turn the entire island almost uninhabitable. These are often blamed for global…
6 Positive Effects of Recycling
Although we are all aware that “we must” recycle, we are not always clear about “why.” Is it really a significant advantage to put a can of soda in a recycling bin and not just throw it away? If we better understand the benefits of recycling and how we can help the environment, we will…
Surviving The Drought
Coping with prolonged dry conditions can be a daunting task. Not knowing when a drought will end puts a strain not only on farmers, but also on the entire population of towns and cities, which is also affected by water restrictions and the resulting increase in food prices. Drought and hobby farming The hobby farmer…
Vermicomposting: Raising worms to compost your waste
Summary – Principle of vermicomposting – Description of the vermicomposter – What capacity for my vermicomposter? – Making your vermicompost – Vermicomposting: compost recovery – Make your vermicomposter Principle of vermicomposting Vermicomposting is a composting technique based on the rearing of red worms that decompose matter. The worms feed on organic matter and produce two…
How Do You Make Good Compost
Summary Definition of composting The keys to good composting 2 types of compost bins Definition of composting Composting is the recycling of organic waste to produce a natural fertilizer, compost. Interestingly, 30% of household waste can be composted as composting is both ecological, economical, and practical in the following ways: ecological: composting limits the quantity…
5 Places Around the World to See Wildlife
Traveling to see large animals in the wild is not only an excellent excuse to travel. It is a way to appreciate the animals in the wild and to fight for their conservation. These are some of the best places in the world to enjoy watching wild animals without mistreating them. 1) Hummingbirds and Birds…
10 Beautiful Freshwater Fish You Can Have in Your Aquarium
First of all, make sure that the species you choose can coexist with each other and know the difficulty of caring for them. Fish can be excellent pets if we want to have pets but don’t have much room at home, time for them or are not ready to commit to the three daily walks…
10 Caterpillars You Should Never Touch
Caterpillars, butterfly larvae, and moths come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although most are harmless, stinging caterpillars let you know that they don’t like to be touched. Stinging caterpillars have the same defense strategy to deter predators. They all have stinging hairs, thorns, or barbed wire—each hollow fungus channels venom from a particular…
Ways to Dispose of Your Old Christmas Tree
Every year, 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States. And the debate continues as to whether it is more sustainable to buy a real tree or a fake one. Fake trees can be used year after year, while a real tree is cut down, can only be used once,…
Bioplastic: Everything You Need to Know About This Material
Did you know that today we use approximately 20 times more plastic than 50 years ago? In fact, even though we all know that plastic impact significantly our planet, plastic is still one of the most popular materials in our era because it is affordable and very functional. Yet, because you are conscious of reducing…