Greening sidewalks, parks and vacant or dilapidated spaces could be an important and inexpensive tool to help address the rising cases of depression, anxiety and stress in urban communities, suggests a study. “Dilapidated and vacant spaces are factors that put residents at an increased risk of depression and stress and ... Read More »
Here’s another reason to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, as according to scientists, a plant-based diet may help to reduce the risk of a deadly heart failure. According to the study, people who eat more fruits and vegetables are 42% less likely to develop the condition than those ... Read More »
In today’s hi-tech world, living an environmentally responsible lifestyle is in no way easy. Modern luxuries have left mother earth sapped of its resources and beauty. The key to healthy life lies in identification and implementation of practical ways through which we can save the environment. Consider reduce, reuse and ... Read More »
Apple wants to “one day” end the need to mine materials from the earth to make its gadgets, the technology giant said in its annual environmental responsibility report out Thursday. “Traditional supply chains are linear,” it said. “Materials are mined, manufactured as products, and often end up in landfills after ... Read More »
Oleksii Venediktov a designer and architect from Special Project Venediktov, has reorganized the space of an apartment to create a new home for a young family. The apartment is situated on the 30th floor of one of the highest buildings in Kiev, its panoramic windows open a spectacular view of the ... Read More »
Buildings and real estate projects, between 20,000 and 300,000 sq. metres, will no longer need to be assessed for their environmental impact, by the Centre. From now on, States can integrate the clearance process of such projects into their building by-laws to streamline environmental clearance to a significant chunk of ... Read More »
The Kelvin LED Green is a forward thinking, LED light designed by the award-winning furniture and industrial designers, Antonio Citterio and Toan Nguyen. The light, which is designed and created in Italy, comes in five models (base, two desk mount versions, wall bracket, and desk clamp), is equipped with 30 ... Read More »
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) and its Green Strides outreach initiative share promising practices and resources in the areas of safe, healthy, and sustainable school environments; nutrition and outdoor physical activity; and environmental and sustainability education. To bring additional attention to honorees’ practices, ED-GRS has conducted an ... Read More »
Vertical Gardens and the Vegetable Pictures by Sundar Italia can fit with style and elegance in the different areas of the house. Green walls can be entered between the living area and the dining room, at the entrance to welcome guests or on portions of walls to personalize the room. ... Read More »
We learned two things Wednesday from Draymond Green. 1. He still has a Snapchat account, despite previous transgressions. 2. He’s still in pain from Kyrie Irving’s dagger 3-pointer in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Green used the social media service to comment on another Irving shot Wednesday at the ... Read More »
Olympics organizers battled an array of persistent problems as the Games entered its second week on Saturday, from a lurid green diving pool to competitors taken to the wrong venue, and a long-distance swimming pontoon swept away by the waves. The refusal of the Olympic diving pool to return to ... Read More »
Bathroom design is often thought of in black and white terms — but it certainly doesn’t need to be. A bathroom is a small portion of the house that gives you creative freedom to experiment with vibrant hues and unexpected shades. An incredible color to consider for this design ... Read More »
