Most people who start out with a small farm or homestead do so because the lifestyle is fulfilling. Beyond the satisfaction that comes with it, homesteading can bring in a steady profit. Sometimes what starts as a hobby morphs into a business. By maximizing produce...
In February, Business Wire reported that Edge unveiled swarming drones on the first day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2022) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. When drones make headlines, it’s usually in the context of defense and warfare, but unmanned aerial vehicles can...
This year the Biden administration established national sustainability goals to limit environmentally degrading commercial activities. The agricultural and food production industry has long-standing ecological challenges interfering with the country’s carbon-neutrality objective. Professionals are searching for eco-friendly alternatives in hopes of reducing the sector’s environmental effects. Researchers...
Getting flowers for your loved ones can be a tricky business once you realize how harmful it can be for the environment. There’s nothing wrong with growing flowers and selling them exactly, but issues arise when the flowers you’re buying are out of season or...
As global climate change becomes a reality, numerous communities are choosing not to wait for their government to lead the way. Rather, they’re working together to incorporate more sustainable choices into their energy grids. These adaptations have the potential to help citizens from small towns...
Growing spaces in an urban setting can be at a premium. That is where urban gardening becomes an invaluable tool. Apartment gardening, in gardening terms, is about growing in limited space or on artificial grass. What are the organics best for urban gardening? Here is your...
The concrete jungle. The asphalt empire. The canyon of glass and steel. There are many ways to think of the big city, but rarely does that include images of farm-fresh vegetables and fruits ripening in the sun. Nowadays, however, you don’t have to give up the...
Throughout history, the bulk of global citizens have called rural areas and small towns home. But in the 21st century, the tide has turned, and people from all walks of life are flocking to the world’s cities. According to data collected by The World Bank,...
What we eat and the way we eat often impacts our environment more than we are aware. We may be conscious of certain things: we try to buy products in recyclable plastic and bring our own totes to the shops, but there is much more...
When you think about ways to save the planet, you might imagine reducing your energy usage or driving your car less often. Actions like that will minimize your carbon footprint, but water plays a significant role in sustainability as well. Every living organism needs water to...