Roll out the Rain Barrel “Collecting rainwater for your garden is a smart idea, no matter what your motivation. Plants like rainwater, because it’s naturally soft, and free of chlorine and other chemicals. If drought is a problem where you live, collecting rainwater is a good way to deal with watering restrictions. If … Read more
Shedding Mermaids’ Tears An environmental plastic problem that needs to be wiped away “Micro-plastics — defined as any plastic particle less than 5mm in diameter, which can readily be ingested by an organism — mostly arise from the breakdown of larger fragments. Others consist of plastic resin pellets — used as a raw material … Read more
Trash Island: The World’s Largest Landfill, Minus the Land “60% of the plastic found in the oceans is comprised of “one life plastic” – plastic bags, Styrofoam food containers and plastic drink bottles which can have a life expectancy of over 500 years.” – Beth Terry, Fake Plastic Fish Giant floating garbage patch … Read more
