Our everyday plastic straws are designed as single-use products that we use to consume drinks and throw away after just one use. Also, plastic straws are not recyclable and so they contribute contribute significant amounts of waste that ends up in landfills or our oceans. Plastic straws are non-biodegradable and can take up to 200 […]
There are countless debates as to what each person can really do, how much difference it actually makes and as to who should really be responsible for taking action to protect the environment. So, it is good to know that several groups and platforms are taking time to compile what is called the “Lazy Person’s […]
There are seemingly little things that we do on a daily basis, mostly routine stuff that we don’t think much about. But as small as these things may appear, they do add up eventually in the bigger picture and affect the environment in bigger ways than we can imagine. Many will argue about whether some […]
We know that certain types of waste are biodegradable: capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. Under certain conditions, these types of waste can become great compost materials for our homes and gardens. There is therefore no need to continue disposing of such useful materials since they are ultimately not waste at […]
Paper is useful and very essential. It continues to play a vital role in our everyday lives. But since we know that our paper come from trees, it is important to find ways to reduce our paper consumption and consequently, pressure on our forests. I will like to share 3 tips to help you cut […]
One of the beautiful consequences of having free-to-roam birds invade your home premises is that they leave behind a trail of feathers (forget about the excreta, story for another day). Feathers of diverse colours, sizes and patterns. At one point, I started collecting them. Aside from being their unique feature, feathers are used by birds […]