Sustainability

An Archimedes Screw
I am currently holidaying in Settle and have places that I enjoy visiting, including walking down to the River Ribble to the weir before the bridge that links Settle to Giggleswick. One of the interesting things that is located there is a water turbine that uses an Archimedes Screw, The basic principle of the Archimedes Screw is to raise water from one level to another ,often seen in irrigation systems and much more efficient than carrying the water in buckets.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 years ago in Earth
Which Parts of the UK are Helping to Save Our Bees?
The Healthy Bees Plan 2030 was announced by DEFRA in late 2020, which includes actions to improve biosecurity and biodiversity, improve the skills and capacity of bee farmers and beekeepers, improve scientific research on bee health, and provide more opportunities for partnerships and knowledge exchange on keeping bees safe.
By Adam Johnson5 years ago in Earth
Best 5 Ways To Reduce a Waste
Food waste is an enormous problem. In the United States alone, 40 percent of food goes uneaten, and the food we eat takes up 21 percent of all available land space in the country!
By Humberto Ojeda Avila5 years ago in Earth
A Humble Request From Earth
Recently I read the news here and there saying that India lacks more Oxygen. People dying without Oxygen, struggling to buy large and small oxygen cylinders in a massive queue.
By Prasanniya Nadaraja5 years ago in Earth
3D Clothing Technology: A Method of Solving Fast Fashion’s Waste Problem
Fast fashion has long been criticized by the public for creating a large amount of non-degradable fabric waste, which resulted in rapid increase in landfills. The reason of the waste is a disastrous effect of its business model: trendy designs, mass production - even overproduction, and low quality. Due to the negative environmental impact of fashion fashion, the brands are increasingly being boycotted by environmentally-conscious consumers. Therefore, fast fashion brands are desperate to solve the waste problem and improve brand images.
By Seemsay5 years ago in Earth
Smoke in Our Air and Fire in Our Life
The only thing that I can see around me are hazy trees and roads. The air quality has been getting worse and worse the last few days. Normally, I would be able to see between the Oregon to Washington state line. I would be able to watch the rolling hills and mountains in Washington state and the ships passing by on the Columbia River. None of those things can be seen now. One could imagine a thick fog, but it is not. I would be able to breathe through fog. Even the naturally vibrant evergreen trees seem to be blurred and out of focus. Stepping outside the front porch and driving to work yesterday morning I felt this overwhelming doom. The environment looked very sad. I could not see the sun, there was just a dim light through the smoke and a faint circle of light instead of the glorious glowing rays. I was wondering if our Earth is trying to tell us something. It feels like a fight for our existence. We are dealing with an uncontrolled pandemic, raging fires, unhealthy and hazardous air.
By Gabriella Korosi5 years ago in Earth
3D Clothing Technology Holds The Key To A Sustainable Fashion Industry
The clothing industry accounts for 2.1 billion tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions each year, more than the entire economies of France, Germany and UK combined together. Tonnes of fabric are wasted during the early pattern making and sampling process. In respect to the serious waste problem, there is urgent needs for apparel companies to transform their design and product development model.
By Seemsay5 years ago in Earth
Solar powered water pump for drip irrigation | An experience for better future
Farmers have consistently assumed a critical part in our general public as they give the whole populace food. Nonetheless, one might fail to remember that, in addition to the fact that they provide the food, they give energy, which is of vital significance, particularly as considering sustainable power sources like solar powered water pump for drip irrigation.
By rachael everly5 years ago in Earth
The Wellness Practice of Repurposing Goods and Buying Second Hand
It's crucial to be aware of where our dollars are going. When it comes to spending our money, we have more control than we realize. Being responsible for our environment and the earth means shopping at small businesses to help those around you. Small businesses and supporting local business are a way to help our friends and neighbors. Reusing goods is a thoughtful way to show gratitude for what is already available and not produce more. Be mindful when you make purchases. Think about the origin of the item. Is the item you're buying supporting someone else who is suffering? Is it possible that someone was underpaid and overworked to make the item you want? Is the item really worth its retail price? What was the cost of producing this item? These are the questions to ask when buying new items.
By Hannah Wilkins5 years ago in Earth
Raising the Roof on Edible Landscapes
London, like most cities across the world, is a hub of businesses meet restaurants meet politicians meet noise, traffic, and pollution. Buildings, travel networks (above and below ground), and bumper-to-bumper traffic produce a cacophony of ear-splitting sounds. Commuters scurry to their workplaces, tourists meander to museums and art galleries, and everybody flocks to cafés, bars, and restaurants.
By Rosy Gee5 years ago in Earth
Best Way How to Make an Indoor Greenhouse Structure
Why Build Small Tiny Portable Greenhouses? However, some do not have the yard space for a greenhouse – even the tiniest of greenhouses. This is where it comes in. You can finally grow all the plants you want.
By Whitney 'Mattress Mike' Segura5 years ago in Earth
Fast Fashion and the Effects it has on the Environment and How We can Save our Planet.
Background Fashion in general is defined as “the making or shaping of the appearance of the body by means of clothing and adornment in a way that expresses aesthetic ideals that are continually subject to change” according to an article titled ‘Fashion: Origins and Development’ written by Lourdes Font and Beth McMahon. Before the 1800s, the creation of clothing was a slow process, as sheep were farmed for wool and that wool was weaved and slowly turned to shirts, dresses and pants. Thankfully, during the Industrial Revolution new textile machines and factories were created in which sped up the process of clothing production according to an article titled ‘Fashion History Lesson: The Origins of Fast Fashion’ by Sara Idacavage. Fast fashion is dated back to 1989 when Anne-Marie Schiro wrote an article, where she talks about the opening of Zara in New York. She calls the Spanish company a ‘fast fashion’ one since the store is restocked every three weeks with the latest trends in which everyone wanted a taste of according to an article titled ‘Two New Stores the Cruise Fashion’s Fast Lane’ written by Anne-Marie Schiro. In addition, H&M opened its first store in the US in 2000 and that was another revolutionary beginning for fast fashion companies as Americans began to believe that cheap is chic and this idea was globalized according to Ruth La. Ferla in the article ‘’Cheap Chic’ Draws Crowds on 5th Ave’.
By Natalie G.5 years ago in Earth