Plastic is coming back to bite us It is no longer news that the world has a huge plastic problem. Every year we send about 8 million tonnes of plastic into our oceans. This plastic breaks down into microplastics which is ingested by sea life and later by sea food eaters. Studies show that microplastic […]
If it looks like plastic, feels like plastic and acts like plastic, then it mostly is plastic, right? Wrong! The world is facing a “plastic-crisis” and urgent action is required to tackle these challenges. One of these innovative solutions is from an Indonesian company called Avani Eco. Based in Bali, the company has created a […]
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 […]
Do not look upon me With shame, pity or sadness Do not despise my sad ugly state For I have not always been this way Once upon a time My leaves were green and shiny Colourful flowers graced my head And my crown was of delicious fruits Once upon a time My rivers flowed […]
Throughout the rainy season, there are snails everywhere. Literally, everywhere around our home. For a person who spent most of her childhood in the city, I am always fascinated by their abundance and diversity. Snails on trees, walls, doors, plastic containers…you get my point. I just cant help but adore the way they seem to […]