In the fast-paced bustle of city living and keeping up with the daily grind, an appreciation for nature can get lost in the shuffle. Long hours at work, commutes and trendy nightlife can overshadow the beauty and power of nature. But even urban dwellers can enjoy the outdoors with a bit of time and effort....
At the mere mention of ‘upcycle,’ I immediately envision a scene of zombie-like people wielding hammers and crowbars, staggering through the back allies of local shopping malls in search of pallets. Once home, these jolting figures make beds, shelving units, desks, photo frames, and all sorts of knick knacks from this harvested wood, and then...
While it’s no secret that mobile technology is rough on the earth’s ecosystems, most of us couldn’t imagine a life without our smartphones in hand. Knowing how large of a carbon footprint our smartphones can leave behind, then, why not take that technology and turn it into an advantage? What if its apps and systems...
Building a new home based on the concepts of sustainable design? Consider the following six green home design ideas. 1. Building smaller No matter how green your planning may be, a large home will not have the same energy efficient and eco-friendly profile. That doesn’t mean you should restrict yourself in terms of size, however;...
“Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.” – Oscar Wilde As the holiday season draws ever closer, Oscar Wilde’s quote resonates with pretty much every Xmas reveller; clearly he was never Taoist. I’ll admit, I’m one such reveller. I love Christmas. I emphatically, empirically love its excesses: the carefree abandon, the joy on...
“When life hands you lemonade, don’t try to make lemons” – Vince Guthrie In my recent travels up in Dharamshala (Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India), I noticed a beverage listed on almost all menus I read in almost all cafes. Under the section of Tea was printed this beautiful cuppa called Hot Lemon Honey...
Eco Warrior Princess is proud to feature friend and guest writer, Shikha Sacher. A woman who is as passionate about the environment and making a difference as I. Born and raised in India, Shikha completed her Post-Grad in Information Systems in Melbourne and spent over half a decade living and working in Australia. She is...