Ruth Edet

Irrigation

How to Build a DIY Drip Irrigation System Using Plastic Bottles

Ever feel like your plants are drying out too fast or that you’re wasting too much water in your garden? You’re not alone. And the good news is, you don’t need a fancy irrigation system to fix it.  What if I told you that something as simple as an old plastic bottle could make your […]

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Climate change

How Climate Change Is Threatening Traditional African Crops

Have you ever wondered what happens when the crops our grandparents grew – those that fed entire villages – stop growing the way they used to? That’s the reality many African farmers are facing right now.  Climate change is hitting home. Hard. In this article, we’re diving deep into how climate change is shaking up

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Windmill

How to Build a DIY Wind Turbine: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking to build your own wind turbine from scratch, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from what tools and materials to use, to how to design, build, and install your very own DIY wind turbine.  Whether you’re trying to power a

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A drone

Drones Are Revolutionizing Tree Planting and Reforestation – Here’s How

Let’s face it. Our planet is losing trees faster than we can count from illegal logging and wildfires to land clearing for farms and cities.  We’ve lost millions of hectares of forest over the past few decades. Forests aren’t just nice to look at. They store carbon, clean our air, cool our climate, and provide

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Deforestation

How Deforestation is Fueling the Rise of Zoonotic Diseases

You’ve probably heard about diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, or even Zika. But did you know that many of these illnesses didn’t start in humans? They came from animals.  And here’s the thing that might surprise you — a big reason these diseases are making their way into our lives is because of deforestation. Yep, cutting

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Plastics

Are Bioplastics the Future of Sustainable Plastics or Just Hype?

Let’s face it – plastic is everywhere. From our toothbrushes to food packaging to mobile phone cases. And while it’s super convenient, traditional plastic has a dirty secret: it sticks around for hundreds of years and pollutes our planet. But what if there was a cleaner, greener alternative? That’s where bioplastics come in. You might’ve

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Fridge

How to Live Without a Fridge – A Practical Guide Sustainable Living

Ever wondered what life would look like without a fridge? Sounds impossible, right?  But millions of people across the world live without one every day.  Some by choice, some by necessity.  And guess what? It can actually be freeing, sustainable, and surprisingly simple once you understand how it works. Refrigerators are power-hungry machines. They run

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Soil

How to Make Your Own Soil from Scratch: A Complete Guide

If you’ve ever wondered how to create the perfect, nutrient-rich soil for your garden, you’re in the right place!  Even if you’re looking to save money, reduce your environmental impact, or just enjoy the satisfaction of DIY gardening, making your own soil is one of the most rewarding steps you can take in building a

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