Photo from Pixabay. The whispers of leaves, the gentle touch of the earth, and the promise of a sustainable farewell – say what? Are we talking about Viking funerals? No. We’re saying eco-friendly goodbyes. Green burials are changing how we perceive our final resting places. But what exactly are […] Click here to view original […]

The 3,000-year-old dwelling known as the yurt is seeing a renaissance in rural parts of the country. From yurt vacation rentals and Airbnbs to yurt guesthouses, offices, and even full-time residences, the popularity of these dwellings is on the rise—and for good reason. Yurts are the traditional nomadic dwellings […] Click here to view original

Exclusive: Non-profit Think Ocean has created new fashion collection made entirely from re-purposed plastic hauled from the river and sea beds – and now its hoping to win over the high street with the help of celeb supporters including Davina McCall and Cat Deeley ‘You look like a million […] Click here to view original

Glasgow is trialling eco-friendly electric wallpaper to heat its ageing homes Could electric wallpaper one day replace your gas boiler? A European city is trialling this innovative way to decarbonise homes and reduce energy bills. It is currently being piloted in 12 tenement properties in the Scottish city of […] Click here to view original

Fahroni/Getty Images The last twelve months have seen more climate records fall. The world has now witnessed a year-long breach of 1.5-degree global warming. 2023 was the warmest year in modern history and Monday 22 July was the hottest day in recorded history. Weather effects, such as the recurrence […] Click here to view original

Eco-friendly timber is enabling the rise of “ply-scrapers” around the world by October 17, 2024 share Portland International Airport, Oregon / Photo: Courtesy of Ema Peter Anyone considering future-proof career options—a data scientist, perhaps, or an AI engineer—may want to add woodworker or even lumberjack to their list. This […] Click here to view original