If you are a bride-to-be who loves the environment, you don't need to upcycle or recycle a dress to have a green wedding. Now you can have your dream dress and compost it too! The latest trend in green weddings is the biodegradable wedding gown. Grown from fashionable fungi, these dresses can simply be tossed onto the compost pile at the bottom of your garden when your special day is done.
If spring is taking too long to get here, your job’s getting you down or you’re just feeling a little snippy, then you can spray the Grinch away with this wonderful DIY soothing spray. Studies show that aromatherapy has the ability to calm the nerves, reduce blood pressure and soothe the jagged soul. Works on kids, pets and cranky coworkers too!
When faced with difficult decisions, I always take to the woods with my camera and my trusty hound, a rather plump pug mix, leading the way. (As a budding photographer, I shoot just about everything, but the only thing that I am able to capture with almost breathtaking clarity is that little dog’s bum.)
There are some truly strange creatures on our beautiful planet and we haven't even discovered them all yet. Here are some weird creatures, strange animals and fishy fish! "Surprisingly, scientists have a better understanding of how many stars there are in the galaxy than how many species there are on Earth."
These days travelers expect more from luxury hotels than just high cotton-count sheets and exceptional spa facilities. True comfort and relaxation can only be enjoyed when the mind is at rest – and that often requires a commitment to sustainability, green initiatives and environmental awareness on the part of the hotel. These are six hotels across the world that prove it can be greener on the other side.
What's the best way to build an eco-friendly bridge that doesn't damage the environment? Well you grow it silly! In Southern India, in the hills of Khasi and Jaintia, a special Indian Rubber tree proliferates. Luckily for local, these rubber tree's have roots of steel.