Sustainability
Want To Achieve A $0 Electricity Bill by Installing Solar System Sydney
Australian homeowners fall prey to pay the highest electricity rates in the world. So, Australia has the most increased uptake of solar globally. More than 2.68 million people have installed rooftop solar systems. Most of them see a massive reduction in their electricity bills.
By AYKA Solar5 years ago in Earth
My Country is my Passion
My passion is my country and I find that I am always talking about her – even when I don’t mean to. I grew up in Nigeria but have lived in the UK close to thirteen years. It pains me that to achieve the things I want, I seem to have to live outside of the place that makes me feel most whole. It pains me more that I am not the only Nigerian to feel that way. So many people leave. So many people escape. So many people are drained and give up – especially in Lagos, my hometown which is more bustling and hectic than most places on our planet.
By Oyinkan Akande5 years ago in Earth
Passion for Untrashing
In a world where everything is disposable, one has to find new and creative ways to save the environment. 10 years ago, my dad and I started to upcycle glass and ceramic plates and bowls. We never thought it would grow into a newfound passion. Every year we add a new upcycled project. We currently make tire planters, solar flowers, lanterns, mushrooms, and solar chandeliers. The lanterns are made using light globes that are being thrown out do to one or more breaking and not being able to find matching replacements. We use old forgotten vases and bowls for the mushrooms. Tractor tires are the majority of what we use for the tire planters. Unless you set the tire on fire, it will just sit there in a landfill taking up space. Most of the materials we use are found at thrift stores or rummage sales. Over the past decade, we have kept thousands of non-biodegradable items from being tossed into landfills. The best part about this hobby isn’t the creative aspect, even though that is amazing, it is the knowledge that we are doing our part to help save the environment. As Richard Branson said, “There is no planet B. We have to take care of the one we have.”. If everyone does one thing to help decrease the amount of garbage that they throw away, we can help preserve the earth for future generations. Whether it is using reusable bags to carry groceries or switching back to actual kitchenware, every little bit will help. As a younger person, I am aware of the fact that the earth, while massive, is an infinite space that we are readily using up. By keeping these items out of the landfills and in people’s yards, we are breathing new life into old pieces that would have been tossed away.
By KASIE R MIEHLKE5 years ago in Earth
Living in joy while loving Mother Earth
Arts, crafts and sewing have played an important role in my life since I was a little kid. I discovered my creativity through sewing when my mom taught me how to create hair scrunchies in the '90s and then I scaled up to make dolls and even clothes. My mom used to say that I was always challenging her when it came to creating certain outfits or dresses. I even designed and sewed my prom dress with the help of my mom. Because of this love and passion of mine, I thought I had to do something and I decided to study fashion design in Puerto Rico.
By Joeanally Gonzalez5 years ago in Earth
Saving the World with Scissors
I am going to save the world with just a pair of scissors. No matter how busy I am, my lifestyle intertwines with my hobbies. My actions will create a ripple effect in the community of people I am creating about urgent environmental topics. My happiness is anything that supports the idea of being sustainable, waste-free, vegan, and minimalistic. With the small daily lifestyle choices I have, I am able to be the change I want to see in the world. Being able to help millions of people and animals around the globe brings me joy. I am saving the world with scissors in not just one way, but three! Bottle bricking, upcycling clothes, and composting are hobbies that use scissors and greatly impact the way we treat the earth.
By Kendall Poland5 years ago in Earth
Hoarder
Since a little girl, I've always found interest in unwanted things. Forgotten things. Discarded things. Looking back, you could probably find some deep psychological reason as to why that was. You could say I found interest in these things because maybe I saw myself in them. That when I looked at this trash, it were as if I was looking in a mirror. Unwanted, but useful. You could tie the absence of my father and my constant failure of romantically keeping a boy in my life since the age of 5 was/is the reason I held these unwanted things so dear. Maybe one would say it's because I felt unwanted and I, as we all do, desired to be surrounded by things like me. Maybe it's because I wanted to make sure nothing and no one felt the feeling i have basked in my whole life. It would make sense. The way I overcompensate in relationships in efforts to make sure the other party stays. The way I try my hardest to do everything right so I'm seen as a good person so people can stay. The way I befriend more people than whose names I can remember so that someone always likes me which i turn would make sure at least one person stays. It's interesting to ponder on.
By Diamond Pearl Jones5 years ago in Earth
Adorn the world
The quality of our lives is greatly improved when we actively use the creative spirit residing in us all. I always assumed every human believed this and acted through their creative being to execute with intent even during the most mundane tasks such as washing dishes or sweeping floors.
By Lynore Routte5 years ago in Earth
What bring me joy?
What brings me joy? Moose, Porcupine & Scissors Written by Jean Marshall My name is Jean Marshall. I live in Thunder Bay, Canada. I am of mixed ancestory: Anishinaabe (otherwise called Ojibway) and British. Throughout this story, I will be using Anishnaabemowin words (my ancestral language) as this is one source of inspiration for me that connects to my creative process. I work full-time as an artist and land-based craftsperson. I will be sharing with you my story of the materials that I work with. My source of inspiration comes from the land. I live on the shores of Gitchigaming (Lake Superior) where I can hear the waves and see the storms rolling in off the big lake. I have spent my life in close proximity to the bush. I knew that I had a strong drive to work with my hands when I was a young girl. My mother taught me how to bead and I started working with leather as a young teen. In my late twenties, I actively gave space to my creativity and started to bead regularly. I bead Ojibway floral designs that are vibrant in colour and unique in their presentation. It has been through my artwork that has circled me to my cultural roots.
By jean marshall5 years ago in Earth
Recycle. Repair. Reuse. Grab your Fiskars scissors & have some upcycle fun!
I have lots of tops, dresses and cushions with former lives as curtains, tablecloths and duvet covers. I love a visit to the local charity shop/thrift store followed by an evening armed with my dressmaking scissors (Fiskars are the best!), measuring tape and sewing machine to give a discarded garment a new lease of life. I find the creative process relaxing and therapeutic and it brings me happiness and joy knowing that I have contributed to the charity and helped the fabric avoid landfill that bit longer.
By Fiona Alexander5 years ago in Earth
Paper Weaving for the Planet
Have you ever looked at a security envelope on the inside? Most of them have a sort of confetti type of pattern, either blue or black or grey. But others have intricate circular patterns or triangular shapes put together to form sweet flowery patterns. Some are green, some yellow or brighter blue. Some are purple and white striped (that’s the FedEx envelopes). If you collect them long enough, like I have, every once in awhile you will come across that rare special find, like a flowy pink and gold swirling pattern on really good paper. Who knew envelopes could be so interesting?
By Marcia Woodfield5 years ago in Earth
