by Agnes Linsay - 3 weeks ago
While your front or backyard may be a wonderful place to put a garden, where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables, not everyone has the space to do so. Some people have very small yards. Other people have no yards at all. For this reason, we...
by Agnes Linsay - 3 weeks ago
What is the secret to a long and happy life? How do people who drink martinis and eat bacon every day become Centenarians? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast, Noel and Jacob list several scientifically proven ways to increase your longevity–...
by Agnes Linsay - 4 weeks ago
By working from home, and not commuting on a daily basis, you are already helping lessen the environmental footprint your company is making. However, we can all do more to help the planet. While some people believe having an eco-friendly...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Just 7.5 Percent of Hurricane Florence Stories in the Top 50 Papers and 4.3 Percent of Major Broadcast Segments Mentioned Climate Change WASHINGTON, D.C. – Firstly, major U.S. media outlets are failing to connect Hurricane Florence to climate change....
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
When it comes to achieving a better and more sustainable future, an important aspect is the health and well-being of the human race. This week Noel and Jacob explore modern society’s unhealthy relationship with social media, the danger of spre...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Camping is an activity that takes place outdoors. It includes a stay or a number or stays away from home in a shelter, usually a tent or a recreational vehicle. Traditionally, participants prefer to leave built-up areas to spend more time in nature u...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Nowadays as we work more from home our workplace energy efficiency is essential. For it seems that homeowners are open and even eager to take the necessary measures that allow the home to be more energy efficient. Reducing the carbon footprint of the...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
It’s easy to lose yourself in the online world of interior design inspiration. People spend hours scrolling through pictures of trendy paint colors and furniture styles, all daydreaming about making their home look better. You may want to...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
I have never grown a more easy plant than the Moringa! Its called the “hea...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Beer lovers know the joys of nitrogenated canned beers. A polypropylene nitrogen “widget” in the can releases its gas you pop the top, producing a rich creamy head on the beer. But does the plastic widget make the can less recyclable? The...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
In recent years, global carbon emissions have been rising despite many countries’ concerted efforts to limit them. Despite all the downsides of the current pandemic, the imposed lockdowns have brought some good news: Daily global carbon dioxide (CO2)...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
My mother-in-law loved to tell me stories about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1930s and 1940s. The current heatwave in Brooklyn reminded me of some stories about her mother, Rose. Despite the scarcities of the Depression and World War II years, Rose...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Gland, Switzerland, 27th September 2018 – First of all, Wetlands are the most economically valuable resource we have. It’s also among the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the world. However, they are disappearing. Consequently at three times fast...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
Americans have been discarding about 70 pounds of textiles every year per person, with a whopping 85% ending up in the landfill and incinerators. But with the pandemic, the issue of fashion waste is getting worse. The U.S. thrift industry is overwhel...
by Agnes Linsay - 2 months ago
It’s an old complaint that environmentally friendly products cost more. Plus, it can be hard to tell the difference between green products and greenwashing. Research usually reveals complex tradeoffs that make it hard to determine the greenest choice...