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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill. percent of the world’s farmland but uses 4.7

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Parda Bel: Nature’s Living Curtain for Your Walls

Kavya Organic Farm

A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. From paintings to textile designs, Parda Bel motifs have become iconic symbols of natural beauty and tranquility. How does Parda bel grow from seeds? Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.

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13 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY PLANET

Sustainable Harvest International

SHI partnering farmer Abrahan Oviedo Flores and his son are sowing the seeds of hardwood trees that will be used to reforest their land in the El Chaparral community of Meámbar, Honduras. “ Eventually, you can use this compost to feed your gardens and keep your soil happy! Buying second-hand is easy, fun, sustainable, and ethical!

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