Upcycling & Underconsumption In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven society, it can be hard to escape the pressure of buying new things constantly. Whether it’s the latest fashion trends or upgrading to the newest tech gadget, we’ve been conditioned to embrace a culture of consumption. But there’s a growing movement that encourages us to rethink this pattern […]
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Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for This Christmas With Christmas just a week away, you may still be searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you’re hoping to give something special this year that also benefits the planet, here are some eco-friendly gift ideas to inspire you. In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, the choices
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Embracing Our Heritage: The Role of Natural Construction Materials Heritage is a tapestry woven from the threads of our collective history, culture, and environment. It encompasses the practices, traditions, and materials that have shaped human civilization. Construction materials are a vital aspect of our architectural legacy. The way we build not only reflects our cultural
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Urban Mining: A way towards a circular economy and better resource management The concept of urban mining represents a paradigm shift in how we view construction and resource management, treating urban waste not as refuse, but as a valuable reservoir that can be systematically harvested and repurposed across various applications. This approach encompasses a
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Groundwater: A Limited Resource Groundwater is a crucial part of the earth’s water cycle, which sustains healthy ecosystems around the world. At its most basic, groundwater refers to water that has collected deep underground in porous rock and soil. These deposits can be accessed from the surface through wells and boreholes, or they can seep
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Be honest. How often do you think about what ends up in your trashcans and what happens with that waste after the municipal trucks come and collect it on collection day? In South Africa, we see the trolley guys arrive in our neighbourhoods and watch them rummage through the bin collecting paper, hard plastic and
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What a loaded question. If you ask this to most people in the street they wouldn’t care one way or another. So why is it important for the common man on the street to care about being ‘green’? After years of green-washing being used by the media and advertisement industry, most people have become disillusioned
