Ruth Edet

Garden

Why You Should Grow Perennial Vegetables in Your Backyard

What if I told you there’s a way to grow your own food, save time and money, and help the planet, all at once? Sounds like a dream, but it’s not.  It’s exactly what growing perennial vegetables offers. If you’re tired of planting the same crops year after year, or you’re looking for a smarter, […]

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Banana Peels

How to Make Natural Fertilizer with Banana Peels – A Simple, Sustainable DIY Guide

Let me guess. You just ate a banana and now you’re staring at the peel, wondering if it can be used for something useful.  Good news: it can.  Actually, banana peels can do wonders for your garden. They’re packed with nutrients your plants crave. And instead of tossing them in the trash, you can turn

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Air conditioner

How to Survive Without Air Conditioning: Your Guide to Staying Cool Naturally

For many of us, air conditioning is the obvious solution during the sweltering heat of a summer day, sweat dripping down your back, the sun beating down from above, and all you can think about is how you can escape the relentless warmth.  But what if you didn’t have AC? Is it even possible to

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A dam

7 Best Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Water Reservoirs

Water is life. But the way we’ve been storing it is where the real problem begins. Traditional reservoirs – those huge man-made lakes formed by dams – have been our go-to water storage method for decades.  But now, we’re realizing they come with serious baggage: damaged ecosystems, displaced communities, water loss through evaporation, and long-term

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Plant waste

A Beginner’s Guide to Turning Kitchen Waste into Liquid Fertilizer at Home

If you’ve ever looked at your kitchen scraps and wondered if there was a better way to put it to good use. Yes, there is!  You can actually turn your kitchen waste into liquid fertilizer. Yep, that leftover rice water, veggie peels, and even banana skins can become powerful food for your plants.  Not only

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Plastic bricks

How to Turn Plastic Waste into Eco-Friendly Construction Bricks

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental crises we face today. But what if we could take that waste and turn it into something useful, like strong, durable construction bricks? In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn exactly how to convert plastic waste into bricks step by step.  Why Plastic Waste Bricks? (The Benefits) 1.

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Circular economy

Why Africa Needs Circular Economies

Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is rich in natural resources, yet millions struggle with poverty, waste, and environmental degradation.  The traditional linear economy – where we take, make, and waste – is failing Africa. It’s time for a better system: the circular economy. A circular economy isn’t just about recycling. It’s about redesigning

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Plants

Companion Planting for Pest Control: The Natural Way to Protect Your Garden

Think of a garden where some plants repel pests, others attract helpful insects, and everything grows healthier without chemicals.  Sounds nice, right? Well, that’s companion planting for you. If you’re tired of watching bugs destroy your crops or want to avoid synthetic pesticides, this article is for you.  We’ll break down exactly how companion planting

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Shopping bags

10 Things to Stop Buying Today to Save the Planet (And What to Use Instead)

We all want to help the planet, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Well, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to make an impact.  Small changes in what you buy – or stop buying – can drastically reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and protect ecosystems. Below, we break down 10 things you should

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