When I was first sent ‘Darning’ by Hikaru Noguchi I was struck by the beautiful layout of the book and the inventiveness of the author in the way she mends, repairs and oftentimes transforms pieces of clothing through simply fixes and imagination. The author uses 12 different techniques to illustrate how to mend your clothes […]

As human beings, we have a history of harming the planet we call home, and we can still do this from our own homes. While nature is great at healing itself, we still dispose of and dump products that are not biodegradable, and we use unrenewable materials for fuel. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we are […]

Under the umbrella term of civil engineering, there are many sub-types of engineering – some of which are newer than others. Civil is one of the oldest disciplines of engineering but it hasn’t been until recently that we have been able to see the impact that engineering can have on our society. Civil engineering serves […]

Composting is a brilliant environmentally friendly way of removing the waste from your garden and kitchen and turning it into something useful, a fantastic example of the circle of life. Using your own compost is useful in all gardens, particularly for adding nutrients back into your soil and garden.  When Is the Best Time to […]

Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh died on 9th April at the age of 99. He was an outspoken and passionate figure about many issues including Conservation and the Environment. He did not consider himself “Green” but threw his weight behind many environmental projects. He helped found the World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF) in Switzerland […]

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in any economy. This is why a lot of funding and research activities are channeled towards the development of the sector. Despite the efforts of key stakeholders in developing the sector, it is faced with many challenges. For instance, India is proof of how farmer’s livelihood can […]