The kitchen is one of the most important parts of a home. It’s where we spend hours leaning over the stove, waiting patiently in front of the heating oven, or peering out of the window while washing dishes. There are many features of a kitchen that can harm the environment. But luckily, there are eco-friendly alternatives for all of […]
Our Earth is not only holding the weight of the human world but also the hefty load of human waste we produce. Our environments are littered with plastic, our air is gassed with pollution, and our waterways are flooded with chemicals. Caption: Cleaning product chemicals have been found in over 60% of America’s rivers, lakes, and dams. Credit: Jeshoots, Unsplash […]
Sustainability is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability is the management of Earth’s ecosystems in a way that promotes the well-being of all species and future generations. To ensure environmental stability, we need to establish the use of resources within the natural boundaries of the planet.The environment […]
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 […]
It is an unusually hot morning for early May, and we are clustered on the western side of the half-complete, skeletal structure of Heartland’s new school building and community center. At our feet is a fluffy heap of barley straw, to our right is a halved, recycled water tank, awash in a deliciously smooth clay and water concoction: slip. In […]
