Tag Archives: Sustainability

Adaptation – Volume 3 – Little Things

Posted on December 30, 2013 by rsingram

According to a recent Gallup Poll, many Americans do not believe climate change is going to impact them during their lives! The majority believe that Climate Change has already started. This is up from a few years ago… “More specifically, … Continue reading →

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Adaptation Volume 2 – Floating Houses

Posted on December 19, 2013 by rsingram

A Floating House to rise with the Rising Seas? Seems Like a Simple idea! In the South Pacific and Malaysia areas many of the tribal people have learned that the ocean does impact their lives whenever a storm hits!  They … Continue reading →

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Adaptation – Volume 1

Posted on December 10, 2013 by rsingram

Adaptation – What are we going to do when the climate changes? Climate Change is pretty much an accepted fact in the world of science and politics.  The worlds climate zones will undoubtedly change over time no matter what actions … Continue reading →

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Needed – One Billionaire to Fund a Plastic Cleanup

Posted on November 23, 2013 by rsingram

Plastics are found everywhere! I know I’ve gone on about it in many past blogs.  Does that mean I don’t use plastic products? No… Does that mean we should change the way we use and dispose of plastics?  Yes… I … Continue reading →

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The Cats of Ephesus

Posted on November 9, 2013 by rsingram

In the Ruins of Ancient Ephesus live hundreds of cats. It’s a Mystery These seemingly unowned cats do not appear wild and yet there is no obvious sign of any homes nearby where they may live.  They appear well fed … Continue reading →

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The Worlds Most Sustainable Vineyard!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by rsingram

I need to plan a trip to New Zealand Recently we received an invitation to a friends wedding in New Zealand.  It was going to be held at a Winery in Tauranga, North Island New Zealand in the heart of … Continue reading →

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What the Heck are Plastic Microbeads?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by rsingram

I just read an article from Mother Jones about Cosmetics Now for a guy, I pretty much stick with soap.  Okay, I do use shampoo occasionally but not much because frankly I don’t have much to wash.  So I was … Continue reading →

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Control Your Garden Pests Organically!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by rsingram

If you garden, you must wonder what to do when the Bugs invade! It is a dilemma, let them eat the fruit of your labor…or…fight back!  The only problem is, is that most advertized bug killers are poisonous chemicals.  So … Continue reading →

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Bamboo – The Miracle Grass!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by rsingram

One of the largest members of the Grass Family – Bamboo (Bambuseae spps) grows like a weed and has many different uses! My neighbor Vee was in front of my house the other night when we came back from having … Continue reading →

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How Many Different Ways Are There To Compost?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by rsingram

The local Payson Community Garden recently held a “How to” class for Composting! Glen McCombs from Plant Fair Nursery here in Payson provided the basic information for everyone to digest (pun intended!).  I am going to outline a few of … Continue reading →

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