Rose Morrison, Freelance Journalist Profile

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Beyond Earth Day: How to Cut the Carbon Footprint of Online Shopping

5 days 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.
The Tiny Transformer: Bugs That Convert Organic Waste into Sustainable Fertilizer

5 days 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?
Creative Solutions for Water Harvesting in Water-Scarce Regions

5 days 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.
Building a Greener Outdoors: How Strategic Hardscaping Enhances Sustainability

5 days 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.
Cooling the Crisis - Geoengineering and the Fight to Save Earth’s Arctic Ice

5 days 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.
Energy-Saving Habits: 100 Top Sustainability Tips for Greener Living in 2025

5 days 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.
Regenerative agriculture is a promising solution for the future

3 weeks 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.
Parametric design: a breakthrough for sustainable building

2 months ago | 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.
The Future of Women’s Health Care Facilities - Is Embracing Sustainability and Solar Energy Systems Viable?

Jan 7, 2025 | energycentral.com | Rose Morrison

Climate change is an urgent global crisis, with consequences that include extreme weather events and resource shortages. Sustainability has become more essential than ever across sectors, including health care. In particular, the women’s health care industry needs accessibility, awareness and an incentive to commit to eco-friendly approaches and clean power to ensure a reduced carbon footprint.
Old-Growth Forests: Understanding Their Importance and Impact

Oct 8, 2024 | biofriendlyplanet.com | Rose Morrison

When you hear the term “old-growth forests”, you may picture vast woodlands filled with towering trees, lush undergrowth and abundant wildlife. These forests are more than just a beautiful sight — they are necessary for sustaining ecosystems and maintaining environmental balance. Old-growth forests are unique ecosystems, developed over centuries, and understanding their importance and impact is crucial.