Wildlife-friendly gardening causes ‘boom’ in bird sightings in the UK A citizen survey has recorded increases in the number of certain birds – from the robin to more unusual visitors – being spotted in British gardens Nearly 500,000 people from across the UK took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch in January, and this…
Now you can buy gorgeous furniture made of mushrooms First, designers debuted leather made from mushrooms. Now you can sit on furniture made from fungi, too. At first glance, the sturdy white stools and beautiful accent tables look like any other piece of furniture, perhaps crafted from wood or marble. But they are far from ordinary.…
Nature conservation becomes bridge to peace in the Middle East Loss of biodiversity is a major challenge in today’s world, as is the quest for peace in the Middle East. But these scientists believe the efforts to conserve natural resources present opportunities to find common ground between former foes, building trust and renewed hope for peace.…
The Pineapple Leather, Environmentally Friendly Leather It is possible to continue to buy leather while respecting the environment. Yes, pineapple leather exists. The pineapple leather Launched by socially-conscious textile company Ananas Anam, pineapple leather (or “Piñatex”) is an “innovative, natural and sustainable non-woven textile” derived from pineapple leaves, a major by-product from the pineapple…