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5 Ways to Clean and Decontaminate Soil

The Environmental Blog

To keep your landscaping looking great, soil health and cleanliness are essential components. Contaminated or unhealthy soil can lead to unpleasant odors, water contamination, and damage to vegetation. Fortunately, there are simple ways to take steps toward cleaning and decontaminating the soil in your yard.

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How to Reduce Packaging Waste

The Environmental Blog

Let the granola cool and put it in a nice glass. Compost Organic Waste If you have food scraps or other organic waste, consider composting them instead of throwing them away. Composting turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. You will need a good and proper landscaping design to be able to lower your energy bills and reduce your dependence on cooling and heating systems. A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff.

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How Modern Poultry Farming Practices Contribute to a Sustainable Environment

The Environmental Blog

Understanding Modern Poultry Farming According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the global production of poultry meat has dramatically increased from 9 to 133 million tonnes from 1961 to 2020 to cater to the rising demand. Mitigation of soil degradation. Similarly, egg production has risen from 15 to 93 million tonnes.

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Five Sustainable Home Ideas for Eco-Conscious Homeowners

The Environmental Blog

This involves the process of breaking down organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Composting reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills, improves soil quality to support a healthy garden, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

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Four Ways to Harness the Power of the Sun

The Environmental Blog

Passive solar heating is a fancy term for something human societies have been doing for ages: designing their dwellings so they can heat and cool naturally with the rising and falling of the sun. The sun is the most crucial ingredient in turning organic matter into excellent mulch for your garden. Use Passive Solar Heating. Composting.

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Fireworks, Green Roofs and Happy New Year! 2018

Green Roof Technology

Practically all dry organic materials are combustible at relative low temperatures. Roof shingles or many waterproofing membranes on roofs are typically petroleum-based products (including Asphalt) and there is hardly any difference to dry organic materials. See blog post from 2014. Nature is (literally) so cool.

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