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05/11/2018 / By David Williams

7 Reasons why you should start building an aquaponics garden now

Traditional farming methods have their perks, but now that viable alternatives such as aquaponics exist, some people consider them entirely obsolete. You might think that’s an overreaction, but when you look at the actual benefits of aquaponics, you’ll quickly understand. With aquaponics, there is a clear symbiotic relationship between all of the organisms contained within […]

04/12/2018 / By David Williams

Water conservation FAIL: Artificial turf grass actually uses MORE water than real grass, according to study

Turf grass has long been considered by many as a more Earth-friendly alternative to real grass, mainly because of the perceived savings that it brings as far as water is concerned. Indeed, it is marketed and demonstrated to the public as a more water-conserving alternative to actual grass, and most people never question this narrative. […]

11/05/2017 / By Rita Winters

Cities that enjoy the benefits of “cool roofs” also conserve water — they reduce the amount needed for irrigation, according to new study

Wearing light-colored clothing in the summer helps cool the body down, while dark colors tend to warm it up. The same thing goes with roofs – the lighter it is, the less heat there will be. These cool roofs, installed by individual houses or whole communities, tend to lower the local air temperatures and helps […]

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