Crevice gardens a model of urban sustainability
A crevice garden, which uses slabs of stone set vertically and close together, is a model of sustainability since it requires less soil and plants can grow deeper roots.
Source: www.thestar.com
A crevice garden, which uses slabs of stone set vertically and close together, is a model of sustainability since it requires less soil and plants can grow deeper roots.
Source: www.thestar.com
At Wilsonart, our products are inspired by natural beauty, and we are inspired by preserving the greatness of nature itself. It is in our company’s DNA to maximize possibilities as we minimize waste — engineering ever-smarter surfaces that leave an ever-shrinking impact. We’re driven by our sustainability pillars, affecting what we make, how we make it, and our organizational purpose.
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Pacific island nations have shaped the international response to climate change. At the United Nations summit in Glasgow, they’ll draw a line in the sand. Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama, has said Pacific island countries ‘refuse to be the canary in the world’s coal mine.’ The Pacific Islands are at the frontline of climate change. But as rising seas threaten their very existence, these tiny nation states will not be submerged without a fight. For decades this group has been the world’s moral conscience on climate change. Pacific leaders are not afraid to call out the climate policy failures of far bigger nations, including regional neighbour Australia. And they have a strong history of punching above their weight at United Nations climate talks – including at Paris, where they were credited with helping secure the first truly global climate agreement.
In order to use PET responsibly and sustainably, we absolutely must learn how to treat its resulting waste by recycling.
Long Beach businesses that commit to environmental and sustainable practices are not only being recognized by their community, they’re now certifiably green. This year, the Long Beach Office of Sustainability launched its Green Business Certification and Recognition Program to enroll local businesses in the California Green Business Program.
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The airport’s Green Plate Program gives travelers and employees the option of receiving their meals on reusable plates and utensils.