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5 days ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
International Compost Awareness Week 2025 runs from May 4th-10th this year. As urban waste increases while populations soar, several global cities have implemented sustainable waste management strategies which include composting programs and initiatives. Here’s a closer look at how they’re spearheading the compost revolution. The Global Waste CrisisYou might not think twice about throwing out dinner leftovers. After all, how many nights in a row can you eat the same thing?
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5 days ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
Cities are suffering from tree decline — urban forests are getting smaller and tree canopies are sparser. Does climate change, one of the past decade’s largest looming threats, have anything to do with it? Here’s more on the relationship between urban deforestation and climate change and what restoring community tree canopies can look like.
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
Earth Day is the perfect time to reset your environmental efforts and look to reduce your energy consumption. Everyday activities add up — even the impact of online shopping can add to the equation. Looking at your carbon footprint and how to reduce it starts with small efforts. With consistent green practices, you can make a difference for future generations. How Can Online Shopping’s Environmental Impact Be Lessened? Modern technology ties people to their mobile devices and computers.
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
Landfills are overflowing, while growing populations continue to rapidly generate organic waste. Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are the unsung heroes, improving waste management and agricultural systems. These little bugs have garnered interest for their ability to transform organic matter into a biofertilizer called frass. Could these insects be the key to a sustainable food supply and future?
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
A rainwater harvesting system is one of the smartest ways to tackle the growing water scarcity problem, especially if you live in a drought-prone area. As climate change intensifies and resources shrink, more communities feel the strain of limited access to clean water. Water harvesting means collecting and reusing rainwater or household water to reduce your dependence on municipal sources, cut your utility bills and support the planet.
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
Many people treat their gardens as an oasis, a quick taste of greenery amidst busy neighborhoods where they can relax and embrace nature. While your outdoor space might look green in color, is it green enough? One way to find out is by measuring its sustainability. If you’re looking to improve your yard’s sustainability, strategic hardscaping may be the solution. Enter the use of non-living elements to enhance the functionality and sustainability of your favorite hangout spot.
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
Enormous ice sheets, glaciers and icebergs cover the northernmost reaches of our planet. Though these areas are remote and lightly populated, they are home to some of Earth’s most valuable natural resources. Warming worldwide temperatures and trapped greenhouse gases melt Arctic ice rapidly, causing a dramatic rise in sea levels. As you and other ecological activists do everything you can to stop climate change, geoengineers are leveraging technology to save the Arctic in real time.
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3 weeks ago | 
biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison
March is Energy Efficiency Month and what better time, than now, to be sustainable in everyday life? Reducing power consumption is much more straightforward than you might think, as is adopting greener living in common activities. All you need are a few helpful tips to make easy lifestyle changes at home or while you’re out. Embracing a Sustainable Lifestyle in 2025Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword.
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1 month ago | 
illuminem.com | Rose Morrison
• Soil degradation threatens food security and carbon storage, but regenerative agriculture restores soil health and diversity• Techniques like no-till farming, cover cropping, and crop rotation boost resilience and reduce environmental impact• Regenerative practices offer long-term benefits, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and fostering stronger rural economiesSoil degradation is reaching crisis levels due to industrial farming, deforestation and climate change.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
meer.com | Rose Morrison
The push for sustainability in construction has been an uphill battle. Renewable materials can be hard to incorporate. Additionally, it’s not always clear how to best design a building for efficiency. A new school of architecture called parametric design could change things. Parametric design uses algorithms to shape a structure. Instead of manually laying out a design and manipulating features, architects refer to complex mathematical equations.
