Exotic and invasive plant species are, unfortunately, very popular in home gardens and decorative gardens around public spaces. Studies have shown that between 50% and 70% of invasive and non-native plant species were purposefully taken to their new homes by the horticultural trade. The impact of invasive plant species is often overlooked as many are prized for their beauty, […]
Drought, desertification, water contamination, dead zones, depleted soils, species extinction, malnutrition, food scarcity, bankrupt farmers – these are all symptoms of the degenerative farming system that has been in use to grow most of humanity’s food since World War II. The current crop and animal farming methods adopted across the globe steadily removes nutrients and life from the […]
Sustainability is becoming a trend – and it’s a bandwagon we can all easily hop onto. However, it’s not something to take lightly. Sustainability is not just a thought or an action. It’s a complete lifestyle change. It’s taking a little more time to be mindful, educate ourselves, and let go of harmful habits. While this can be a […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the lives of almost every person on Earth, and one major facet of this has been the virtualisation of working and learning environments. While it may take some time for us to fully adjust to all-online operations, it comes with a plethora of pros – including a positive impact on our planet’s environment. eLearning […]
About a year ago, after two back-to-back courses of antibiotics and a carb binge, I essentially developed a gluten intolerance. With much of the health world ruling our gluten entirely these days, you can imagine my dismay when I was suddenly, unintentionally, thrust into the very same category. I couldn’t eat anything without my stomach knotting into cramps for weeks, […]
