Home and Garden

Green bread with spinach: a truly green homemade bread!

If you plan to prepare a vegetarian, vegan or eco-sustainable dinner, based on seasonal and zero-kilometer products, you can't put just any bread on the table! It is good to follow the same principles of genuineness and eco-compatibility even […]

The green roof on the Empire State Building

A green roof on the Empire State Building. The green turning point for the Empire State Building was announced in 2010. Now the renovation has been completed and the landmark building of industrialized and winning America has been equipped with […]

Vodka: how to use it for house cleaning and more

Have you ever thought that a spirit like vodka could be useful for the creation of natural products for cleaning the house and for personal care? Like gin, vodka proves to be a precious ally when one needs to resort to versatile and ecological […]

Coronavirus, here's how the interior spaces will be able to adapt to the new rules to limit infections

How can we reduce the risks of coronavirus infection inside buildings? The proposals of the University of California in Davis (USA). Coronavirus: […]

[VIDEOTUTORIAL] How to build a toy for your cat at (almost) zero cost

Here is the tutorial to build a do-it-yourself game dedicated to our cats with various materials, starting with the recovery of wooden objects. Here […]

Organic pomace fertilizer: good soil, excellent harvest

Ancient recycling practices of agricultural waste and modern ecological techniques now allow agriculture to improve production while saving chemical fertilizers and pesticides. A new composting technique called EM - Bokashi allows farms themselves […]

Treehouse: the self-built tree house complete with a skatepark

He built himself, with the help of some friends, a tree house but with a gem: his own skatepark. Blogger and photographer Foster Huntingdon lived as a “nomad” for a long time, but then decided to put up roots, not settling for the gray life […]

The vertical garden in the shape of a tree in the heart of the Basque Country

The project has recently been completed in Spain. It is an original vertical garden that graces the town of Vitoria Gasteiz. This city in the Basque Country had received the nomination of the 2012 European Capital for the Environment. Vitoria […]

The wonderful fairy tale inspired bedroom created by a mother for her baby girl (PHOTO)

A mother has created a room that is nothing short of fabulous for her little girl. The room decorations are inspired by the world of fairy tales and characters from children's stories. Kerry Wright wanted to carry out the project to encourage […]

How to take care of the garden while safeguarding the environment

Today the range of commercially available lawnmowers also includes low-pollution tools, such as electric ones. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Maybe […]

Scientists convert used plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring

Scientists turn plastic bottles into vanillin to counteract the plastic pollution that is choking the planet He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Scientists […]

Indoor growing: the 8 best plants to grow easily indoors

As we have emphasized several times, plants, in addition to being beautiful and furnishing our home, can be considered excellent natural air purifiers capable of annihilating the very harmful volatile organic substances. If you think, however, […]

Hypericum oil: properties, uses, contraindications and how to prepare it

Hypericum oil is an extraordinary natural remedy. For external use, it is a panacea for all skin ailments and irritations. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hypericum, […]

Rainwater recovery: do-it-yourself systems

Rain water. Recovering rainwater means having a precious resource at your disposal, which allows you to avoid water waste related to the use of drinking water even when it is not necessary. Let's think, for example, of the irrigation of vegetable […]

DIY dream catchers: find out how to make them with recycled materials

Do you like dream catchers? Discover many DIY ideas to make them with commonly used and recycled materials He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Not […]

Do you know the difference between sanitizing, disinfecting and sanitizing?

With the COVID-19 outbreak, we hear and use these terms often, but are we sure we know the difference? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Natural fertilizers: the 3 best ways to fertilize plants without buying chemicals

Did you know that you could fertilize your plants following 3 methods that avoid the use of chemical compounds? Let's find out what they are. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

The tricks to wash swimwear without ruining them

How to thoroughly wash swimwear and store them in the best possible way. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Plants overrun by mushroom flies? This ingredient you surely have around the house is the best to fix

Did you know that you can free yourself from the fungus gnats that infest your houseplants with an ingredient you definitely have available? Let's find out which one. He is about to end up run over, […]

Lavender essential oil: 10 amazing uses for health and wellness

Lavender essential oil is one of the most used essential oils, because it is among the most delicate. It is not irritating to the skin. It has calming and relaxing properties. Lavender essential oil is the symbol of aromatherapy and has no contraindications […]

Tennis balls: 10 ways to creatively recycle them

Creative recycling of tennis balls. The objects that lend themselves to small creative recycling experiments are numerous. These include tennis balls. Those who love creativity, do-it-yourself and handmade objects could draw inspiration from the […]

Calypso ceiling lights by Ikea withdrawn from the market: risk of falling

A defect could cause the glass shade to fall off. This is why Ikea has ordered the recall of some types of ceiling lights from the Calypso series He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

How to get rid of musty smell from towels the natural way

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Ikea: compensation of 46 million dollars for the child killed by the overturning of the Malm chest of drawers

The child's family had not fixed the chest of drawers to the wall and unfortunately little Josef was crushed by the weight of the piece of furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

10 ideas to creatively recycle coffee cans

Ideas for recycling coffee cans. Coffee jars are usually very strong containers with a screw-on metal lid or a plastic lid. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

Tiny House: the micro-house in the rock in the Swiss Alps

A real Tiny House, a miniature house hidden in a rock. Have you ever thought of such a possibility? In this way the small house, baptized Antoine, integrates with the natural landscape. He is about […]

Pigna, the egg-shaped tree house in the heart of the Alps

A small egg-shaped wooden shelter in the heart of the Alps. The tree house we dreamed of as children really exists today. It is called Pigna and was designed by the architect Claudio Beltrame He is […]

Self-sufficient solar school: 1 dollar electricity bill

What if the school not only taught to master reading, writing and math but also to build a sustainable community, helping its students to use their knowledge to improve the quality of life for all? This is the concept behind the Sisaengtham school, […]

Cyclamen: how to grow it in pots or in the garden

Cyclamen is a plant that belongs to the Primulaceae family known since ancient times. The most famous variety is the Persian cyclamen, native to the Eastern Mediterranean. We can grow cyclamen in pots or in the garden. Il […]

Milk: 10 alternative uses for expired milk (also vegetable)

Milk, alternative uses, natural remedies and useful tricks to avoid waste, for cleaning the house and for beauty, He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

All the clever tricks for gardening on the balcony (and fighting stress). Download the guide!

If you don't know where to start building your balcony garden, arm yourself with goodwill and check out this guide. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

Climbing plants, shrubs and trees NOT to be pruned in May

May is the time to see nature awaken and your garden filled with splendid colors and flowers, but what are the plants, shrubs and trees that you absolutely shouldn't prune at this time of year? Let's find out together! He […]

Christmas: 10 green ideas for setting the table

Setting the Christmas table is one of the funniest moments of Christmas preparations, for those who love looking for decorations that are always different every year. You don't need to spend a lot to set the table creatively. We can start with […]

In Switzerland the new vertical forest with the scent of cedar

It will be the first building in the world with evergreen trees and will be called the Tour de Cedres, or the tower of the cedars. After the vertical forest in Milan, the challenge of Stefano Boeri Architetti (SBA) continues to improve urban quality […]

In the shade of a photovoltaic gazebo: the advantages

Someone dreams of earning money by sleeping, in the Caribbean sun, in the shade of a palm tree. Remove the Caribbean and the Palm, and replace them with your home garden and a photovoltaic gazebo. He […]

To recycle the past ... let's recycle the barbie!

Tear them to pieces: take off your legs, arms, head, cut off your hands, rip that inscrutable smile off your face and in the end, give it back to life ... Cathartic and creative recycling of Barbies. He […]

How to make a DIY mosaic mirror from old CD Roms

How to make a mosaic mirror using old CD Roms He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him You […]

Autumn: work to be done in the vegetable garden and in the garden

With autumn, although it promises to be decidedly hot and not very rainy, the first cold will also arrive and just like us who have thought about making the change of season in time, putting away the lightest clothing to make room for trench coats […]

Vertical Gardens: Patrick Blanc's latest masterpiece in Paris

Vertical gardens. Patrick Blanc, the inventor of vertical gardens, has created a new masterpiece. On the occasion of the Design Week which will take place in Paris from 9 to 10 September 2013, it will be possible to admire his new creation, which […]

Try planting seeds from market-bought peppers to grow them at no cost

Why throw away the seeds of peppers bought at the market when you can plant them? Here are all the tips for growing delicious peppers How […]

Will the Eiffel Tower become a giant tree?

Cover the Eiffel Tower with 378 tons of plants. The crazy idea is already a plan implemented by the Ginger Group company He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

Softeners: 7 natural alternatives to traditional chemicals

Who would ever give up the softness of a clean and fragrant garment? Despite the commercials persuading us to buy all kinds of softeners: from the most fragrant to the most concentrated, from the cheapest to the most effective ... let's not be […]

When the swimming pool is also bio

Natural pools (also called biological, ecological, biotope, bio-pools or swimming ponds) are now a trend that has been gaining momentum in Europe for some years now. This type of structure is ideal for those who, tired of alliances with chemical […]

The PFAS contained in non-stick pans (and more) promote weight gain

PFAS, chemicals found in non-stick packaging, carpets and pans are blamed for promoting weight gain. To say it a new research that confirms the dangerousness of these substances with which we often come into contact. He […]

Halloween dinner: a pumpkin-based menu

The spookiest night of the year is approaching and between a trick and a treat, in line with our all-green style, we have decided to offer you, after giving you a taste with pumpkin and nutmeg cannoli, a Halloween menu, to amaze your friends with […]

Back to the future: how to creatively recycle old cassettes

Nostalgia for the good old analog era? For aesthetic admirers, for lovers of retro, vintage, fashion, the music cassette or audio cassette returns in all its explosiveness reproposed in surprising variations that continue to celebrate its cult. […]

Don't throw away the sprouted onions! Plant them to have the fresh ones always available

Find out how to grow onions at home or in the garden, starting with the sprouted ones. All the tricks and steps to do He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Indoor growing: how to build a do-it-yourself hydroponic system with recycled materials

Hydroponics, indoor gardening, and DIY hydroponic systems - here's how to build one that's ideal for hydroponics He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hydroponics […]

Creative pine cones recycling: it's amazing how many things you can do to add a touch of magic to your home, from wreaths to centerpieces

With pine cones you can make wreaths, centerpieces and many DIY decorations. Here are the most beautiful ideas for decorating your home He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Large, […]

Do-it-yourself pon pon: 10 easy ways to make them

How to make pom poms. Pom poms, as you well know, are small decorations made of wool, other yarns or thanks to scraps of fabric. They can also be obtained from tissue paper. They are a perfect creative job to propose to the little ones and can […]

Straws: the creative recycling that sucks

Colorful, fun but absolutely useless, plastic straws are a small testimony of the disposable culture that, in the current times, we would like to declare definitively out. Here are some DIY ideas to recycle them creatively He […]

DIY Christmas decorations from recycling old light bulbs

Those of you who are still in possession of the old bulb bulbs, which may have burned out and were stored in a drawer instead of thrown away, can take the opportunity to recover them and to dedicate themselves to a creative recycling project in […]

Domestic pollution: zeolite-based wood glues to absorb chemicals

Novamont SpA, world leader in the field of bioplastics and compostable materials, strengthens its presence in North America by creating a new company, Novamont North America, Inc. based in Danbury, Connecticut. He […]

Jar lids and lids: 8 ideas to recycle them creatively

With the creative recycling of the lids of the jars you can make coasters, trivets, home decorations very nice. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Not […]

Eco Plus Home by Bosch, the energy self-sufficient home

An eco-sustainable house, powered only with clean energy and able to make a family of six people live comfortably and with zero impact. It is Eco Plus Home, the Bosch initiative which, taking advantage of the new systems and the most technologically […]

Portulaca: how to grow this beneficial plant in your garden, considered by too many to be just a weed

Purslane is often considered a weed, but instead it is a plant to grow with care, because it is rich in nutrients and "good fats" He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Purslane […]

Never plant this tree in your garden: "cherry laurel is a crime against nature"

Cherry laurel, planted for a long time as an ornamental shrub, actually hides many pitfalls and dangers behind its beauty - both for animals and for humans. This is why its proliferation is strongly opposed. He […]

Is bamboo parquet really "green"?

What could be more "green" than bamboo? Used in the most varied sectors, from clothing to flooring, this robust but at the same time flexible plant is characterized by its rapid growth and its robustness that allows it to do without pesticides […]

Plants exposed to cold and frost: how to care for and save them

Frozen plants, what to do? The cold and frost came suddenly and you didn't protect your plants in time? You can still intervene to cure and save them. The enterprise will be easier if a sunny day comes after the frost. He […]

Find out how to make a wonderful DIY nativity scene with recycled materials

This year make a wonderful DIY nativity scene with recycled materials, from cardboard to old wooden pepiere He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Are […]

Creative recycling of the bed base: how to reuse it to make planters, storage boxes, beautiful wall decorations

Planters, storage boxes, wall decorations, clothes racks, here are all the amazing things you can make by creatively recycling old bed bases He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

Washing chicken and other (scientifically proven) mistakes you are probably making when cooking

Preparing food can be really dangerous if you don't keep these simple hygiene rules in mind He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Preparing […]

Salt: 10 surprising alternative uses

Beyond the food uses, sea salt is an ingredient that can prove to be a great ally both in cleaning the house and in natural beauty remedies. So what are the alternative uses of salt? Let's find out some of them together. He […]

A green farm in Salento, zero emissions and worth… Oscar

Transforming an old XNUMXth century Salento farmhouse into a green, eco-sustainable, self-sufficient farmhouse full of all modern comforts. It is the dream, which has come true, of two famous stars of American cinema, who came from Hollywood to […]

5 plants that are easy to care for for those without a green thumb

Easy to grow plants for those without a green thumb. Even if you think you don't have a green thumb, you can try to grow plants that really need little care and that you won't risk "killing". To practice your new green corner, start with a few […]

Kavin Bacon's trick to cut a banana without peeling it

Kavin Bacon's trick to cut a banana without peeling it with a simple method based on needle and thread. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Kevin […]

10 ways to reuse an old ladder

How to reuse an old ladder. Having an old staircase at your disposal, preferably made of wood, can represent a real fortune, considering how many ideas for reusing it can be. Just be inspired by one of the creative recycling projects that we propose […]

5 fruit trees to grow from seed

Grow trees from fruit seeds. In summer, when we eat fruit, we don't throw away the stones… let's sow them! Especially if we are lucky enough to have fruit grown according to organic farming, in a homemade way, without pesticides, or wild, we […]

Casa Solare: the zero-emission residential complex that cancels bills

Electricity produced by photovoltaics, heating and cooling obtained from geothermal, radiant floor systems, charging columns for electric cars. So no gas bill and the electricity bill canceled thanks to the Energy Bill. These are just some of […]

Aluminum: 8 ways to recycle cans in a fashion way

We already know that in every used object there is a potential new object. Let's take the cans. How many do we throw away every day? And how many things could we create with those we throw away? The question is obviously rhetorical: with a pinch […]

Urban Field: electricity and water from the trees ... fake!

If the trees of the rainforests are threatened by the chainsaws of the multinationals, those of the cities are certainly not faring better: atmospheric pollution, vandalism, road accidents ... the problems linked to urban green are endless, both […]

Bioarchitecture: Shigeru Ban's incredible cardboard cathedral

Shigeru Ban, the cardboard cathedral in New Zealand. Recycled cardboard to build massive buildings? This is not an impossible feat. We had already told you about Shigeru Ban, the Japanese architect who designs his buildings starting from materials […]

How to build a DIY magnetic car for children (VIDEO)

How to build a toy car to entertain children and to play with them? K&J Magnetics has published instructions and video tutorials for making a magnetic toy car for children on its website. He is […]

4-box method: the surefire way to tidy up your home and your life

Tidying up wardrobes and drawers can become a source of stress, but there is a fallible way to select the items to keep or throw away or give as a gift: the 4-box method. He is about to end up run […]

In Sydney, a tiny house built with 95% recycled materials (PHOTO)

A small house built almost entirely with recycled materials. We are in Sydney, where a true tiny House enthusiast James Galletly, aka The Upcyclist, has designed this special home, small in size but comfortable and powered by renewable sources. He […]

How to prepare a potpourri to perfume the house in a natural way

pot-pourri, home, essential oils He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Un […]

10 DIY anti-limescale remedies

Limescale removal can turn into one of the most difficult and boring parts of house cleaning, especially taking into account that sometimes even commercial products designed specifically for the purpose are not as effective as promised. He […]

How to grow Jerusalem artichoke (German turnip or Jerusalem artichoke) on the balcony

They don't need any care, they need full sun, they don't need too much water and they produce a huge amount of food He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Christmas amigurumi: patterns and tutorials for decorations and crochet puppets

Christmas amigurumi. If you've already tried this delicious crochet technique, it's time to get to work on making some holiday items. In fact, the Christmas-themed amigurumi are very cute and can be a nice gift idea as an alternative to the usual […]

The gravel gardens are bleak expanses of "death", the tricks to transform them into an oasis of biodiversity

Here are some tips to make your gravel garden a welcoming habitat for some species of plants and animals He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Gardens […]

#RecyclingHeroes: from Leonardo DiCaprio to Coldplay, the most powerful voices that are making a difference

Find out who are the 9 RecyclingHeroes selected by the Global Recycling Foundation on the occasion of World Recycling Day 2021 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Find […]

Dishwasher: do you really know how to load it correctly? Studio explains the mistakes you shouldn't make when setting plates and glasses

Why don't dishes always come out clean and shiny after washing in the dishwasher? The answer could be in the way we arrange dishes and inside the carts of the appliance He is about to end up run over, […]

How to make a do-it-yourself green roof

Green roofs have many advantages. From the absorption of water to the reduction of the risk of flooding, up to the aesthetic impact and improvement of air quality. Do you want to learn how to build one yourself? Here's how to do it in six steps He […]

Find out how to recycle old doilies to make beautiful DIY concrete vases and baskets

With old doilies and concrete you can make beautiful DIY vases and baskets. Find out how to do it step by step He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Although […]

Christmas lights: 2 plastic hangers are enough to put them back in order

Christmas tree lights and holiday lights, how to put them back in order and put them away correctly and quickly? You have probably experimented with various tricks over the years when it comes to picking up the Christmas lights for the following […]

How to make a DIY mini magnetic terrarium

Magnetic mini terrariums to be placed on the refrigerator or on other metal surfaces of the house to decorate them in an original way. You can make them in a few steps starting from the right materials. Ruffled Blog suggests creating many magnetic […]

Do-it-yourself detergents: how to self-make soap for the washing machine (liquid and powder)

Washing machine soap? self-produced of course! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Generally […]

How do I recycle corn flour: the recipe for polenta bread

Spring has now arrived and we just don't talk about cooking polenta. And what are you doing with all the leftover cornmeal in the bag that risks rotting in the cupboard? A nice loaf of yellow bread, fragrant, with a strong and delicate flavor! […]

Passoni nature: the first show room dedicated to eco-sustainable furniture opens in the province of Udine

The first showroom entirely dedicated to green furnishing will be inaugurated tomorrow in Manzano in the province of Udine! Not just a showroom but a real laboratory that will have as its protagonists the products of the new Passoni Nature collection, […]

Do-it-yourself wall clocks: 10 ideas for making them out of scrap materials

We have selected for you 10 photos of watches made by hand by recycling waste materials He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Some […]

Bonsai: history, tips and techniques for cultivation and care

The bonsai is a miniature tree, which reproduces on a small scale a plant that we normally find in full size. To achieve this you need patience, care, passion, dedication, and a pinch of creativity. That of bonsai, in fact, is a real art, which […]

The new red bricks that heat the house in a natural way (PHOTO)

A couple of Colombian architects, Miguel Niño and Johanna Navarro, decided to collaborate to reinvent traditional bricks in the name of energy saving. In their opinion, new technologies are not needed to maintain the right temperature in buildings. He […]

Bird Apartment: the tree house for dozens of birds

A tree house for dozens of birds. And a lucky birdwatcher. After the house inspired by a nest, here is the "bird-apartment", designed by the Japanese architects of the Nendo design studio for the Momofuku Ando Center, a structure designed for […]

Wash the car: ecological detergents, do-it-yourself remedies and useful tips

Is it possible to wash the car in an ecological way? Do-it-yourself, even when cleaning the car, can help us save money and resources. If we have a garden or a yard to wash the car in, we can try and save water during rinsing. If, on the other […]

The wonderful PET chandeliers handmade by African women (PHOTO)

They are called PET Lamp. Original handmade lamps using recycled plastic obtained from old bottles and applying indigenous artisan techniques from all over the world. And recently they even appeared at Milan Design Week He […]

A new self-sufficient vertical garden at the Raval Theater in Barcelona

A new vertical garden now covers the facade of the Raval Theater in Barcelona. It is a sophisticated cultivation and irrigation system that is completely self-sufficient. The water reserves are integrated into the facade and the water distribution […]

How to make do-it-yourself recycled paper with… garbage

Just a few basic ingredients, a little of your time, resourcefulness and good will, and that's it! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

In Iraq the largest sundial in the world

The largest sundial in the world will be built in Iran He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Will […]

Oleandri, it's time to put them in hibernation! How to protect them from the cold that arrives to make them shine in spring

Practical advice to protect the splendid Oleander plants from winter frost to have them luxuriant and blooming in the summer He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Practical […]

This family builds a small village: a tiny house for each teenage child

A family in Kentucky has built a sustainable village of tiny houses, one for each family member. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

Vegetable garden on the balcony: what to sow in May

May is the month in which spring blossoms in all its beauty and is the most propitious time to proceed with sowing and watering, always with an overview of the lunar calendar and the biological origin of the seeds. Vegetable […]

uTree, the urban photovoltaic tree

The idea behind this concept is to create a new element that characterizes the city with its shapes and bright colors and is able to perform various functions, such as street lighting, the function of traffic lights, that of thermometer and finally […]

Do-it-yourself garden labels: 10 ideas to make them with "garbage"

DIY garden labels. A reminder of what is sown in the garden or in your own pots, but also some fun decorations to embellish your garden or balcony. Here are the labels for the garden, which can be made in a simple and fun way using easily recoverable […]

Recycling dates back to the Paleolithic

Recycling is not a recent practice. Even the men of the Paleolithic practiced it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Aloe vera, how to grow it at home to always have juice and gel available

How to grow, reproduce and care for aloe vera? And how to use it starting from the leaves to enjoy its precious benefits? How […]

The beautiful Japanese Zen gardens… put on wheels! (PHOTO)

Japanese trucks are transformed into wonderful mobile Zen gardens, on the occasion of the annual Kei Truck Garden Contest, the event organized by Japan Federation of Landscape Contractors Japanese […]

Superbonus 110%: squeeze on the assignment of credits, here's what changes (even to those who have already started work)

In the Official Gazette the new Sostegni Ter Decree: here is what changes this year and who risks losing the benefits He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Bach flowers for plant care

Bach flowers, probably many of you will know them or have used them for the treatment of some ailments that can affect our body and our general state of well-being. Perhaps not everyone will know that Bach flowers can also be used for the care […]

How to build a self-watering pot

Self-watering vessel. How to build a pot that waters itself. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Build […]

Spices: 7 DIY mixes from the world to give more flavor to our favorite dishes

Are you a lover of intense and exotic flavors? Then you know very well that smells and spices can really make a difference in the kitchen, giving a different and captivating taste to your dishes and giving an ethnic and original touch to your […]

Halloween: 10 DIY pumpkin decorations

Halloween, here's how to make do-it-yourself pumpkin-shaped decorations to celebrate Halloween and to beautify your home in autumn with an original touch. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Tulips: maybe you don't know it but you can plant the bulbs even now to make them bloom in spring

All the tricks to follow to grow tulip plants even during the end of winter or the beginning of spring. I […]

The 5 best design ideas of the IIda 2009

Open to all, the IIda 2009 design competition starts from the Korean city of Incheon to promote a new concept of Design that is emblematic of eco-sustainability in urban development. Among the 'eco-illuminating' ideas presented in the competition […]

The ingenious trick to clean a whole sack of potatoes in less than a minute

Peeling a potato or two to make for dinner is easy enough. But peeling dozens of them isn't easy, unless you follow the tricks of this viral video He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Peeling […]

The fantastic optical illusion that you can re-create yourself with a cardboard marble track (VIDEO)

How to make a marble track out of recycled cardboard to create the optical illusion of the ball that defies gravity. How […]

50 amazing alternative uses of tea

Each of you will certainly know the pleasure of sipping a cup of hot tea on a cold winter evening or cooling off with the same drink, but in a summer and possibly home-made version during the hottest months. The tea leaves, the bags that contain […]

Facial cleansing: tricks, tips and products to do it yourself

Do you need to clean your face but want to avoid going to a beauty center? Don't worry: you just need a little time and a few commonly used, natural and cheap ingredients. Here are our tricks, tips and products to clean your face yourself at home. He […]

5 tips for a plastic-free kitchen

How to banish plastic from our tables? Here are some tips to reduce its use in the kitchen given its poor hygiene and its non-biodegradability. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Cartamela and pellemela: new materials from the recycling of waste from industrial apple processing

An intuition of the South Tyrolean engineer, researcher and inventor Alberto Volcan gave life to Cartamela and Pelle mela, new materials created from the recycling of industrial waste from fruit juice factories He […]

Plant diseases and pests: how to recognize them. Symptoms and remedies

The diseases that can affect the plants in our vegetable garden, garden or balcony are very numerous. Many times they are caused by insects and parasites, while other times they are related to poor plant care or climatic conditions. The […]

Oatmeal, excellent not only in the kitchen! Use it in these 10 amazing ways you don't expect

How to use oatmeal not only for good and healthy recipes but also to make cosmetics and natural remedies almost at no cost He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

From Greenwood the LED solar umbrella to illuminate the garden for free

Energy-saving summer nights with the new Greenwood solar umbrella capable of guaranteeing our garden night lighting without consumption and without the need for nearby electrical sockets. He is about […]

Cooking with the sun

Parabolic solar cooker or do-it-yourself solar oven, it is a valid alternative to the use of fossil fuels. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Ikea launches furniture rental to extend the life cycle of products

Ikea is about to test, starting from Switzerland, the furniture rental service in the name of the circular economy, with the aim of extending the life cycle of the products that can be rented and returned and then sold as used. He […]

These are the aromatic herbs that you absolutely must prune in October

How and why to prune aromatic herbs in October to get the most beautiful and fragrant leaves He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Re-detergent: the first ecological detergent made from frying oil (VIDEO)

Re-detergent was presented at Sana 2014, the first ecological detergent made from waste oils or from those waste oils He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Also […]

Oil stains, the most effective remedies and tricks to remove them from clothes and floors

Whether it is the cloth used in the kitchen or the tablecloth, whether it is the engine oil, the oil stain must necessarily be removed. But how? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

Brewerymarket: A hop-shaped beer Farmers Market

When architecture meets nature, projects such as the Beer Hops Farm Brewerymarket can be born, a building completely inspired by the shapes and beauty of hops plants, conceived with the aim of providing a new space in which to exchange goods and […]

How do I recycle your skateboard: 10 creative ideas from the world to not throw them away

How to recycle skateboards creatively. There are many artists who have ventured into this good practice. From Chris Dyer's Positive Creations to Marc Ollhäuser's stairs, from the stools of the Deckstool website to the earrings of Bec (y) city, […]

Lidl forced to withdraw its low cost food processor: Monsieur Cuisine has "copied" the Thermomix for the Spanish judges

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Creatively recycle old toys. You can make original candle holders, lids and other wonders out of them

With the old toys you have around the house, you can make recycled candle holders, container lids and many other wonders. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Profitable house: in Denmark you can live with zero impact

Living in a house that produces more energy than it consumes can be. The project, conceived and built in Denmark, makes it possible to have an ultra-efficient home capable of capturing more energy than an average family of four needs to heat it, […]

What you can do right away to reduce the microplastics in the laundry discharged from the washing machine

How to reduce in our small and as much as possible the polluting microplastics released by the laundry in the washing machine How […]

Tree-houses: in Portugal the eco-resort on the snake-shaped tree

A very very special resort, the one built in the park of the spa town of Pedras Salgadas, in the northern part of Portugal. Or rather, a tree eco-resort consisting of two snake-shaped tree houses He […]

Puppies have an innate ability to communicate with humans. I study

Dogs are man's best friend because of the way they interact with us. According to one study, this is an innate ability He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Dogs […]

Ceiling Chandelier: the green chandelier that looks like a candelabra

Ceiling Chandelier is not a chandelier like all the others. It closely resembles an ancient candlestick. It was created by Canopy design to enrich the rooms of our home with green. The call to nature is immediate. the candelabra is ceiling mounted, […]

10 ideas to reuse old children's pools

Small pools for children, especially if they have an inflatable edge, are easily damaged and tend to get punctured already after the first months of use, struggling to arrive intact to the next season, especially after going from the garden to […]

Green building: the biological cement that absorbs the Co2

Biological cement. Can building development be reconciled with respect for the environment? The cities of the future could be greener thanks to the creation of a biological cement capable of absorbing the CO2 emissions present in the air due to […]

Good beings with the Earth begins with the table

It is now a fact that sustainability and attention to the environment must also pass through our food and consumer choices. Just think of the hundreds of kilometers that the foods that we find ourselves consuming every day on our tables have to […]

12 plants that color the garden and keep insects away

Especially in summer when we spend a lot of time in the garden or terrace (if we are lucky enough to have one) we are bothered by insects. However, some plants that help keep them away can come to our aid. He […]

Sponge for dishes, the dirtiest object in our kitchens?

The sponge for washing dishes is probably one of the dirtiest and most bacterial-rich items in our kitchens. It is also likely to be one of the most germ-contaminated items in the entire house. He […]

How to turn a VCR into a nostalgic toaster

How to build breathe new life into your VCR by turning it into a toaster. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Now […]

Broken glasses and cups: 10 ideas for the creative recycling of glass and ceramic fragments

How to recycle glass and ceramic fragments. How to recycle glass or ceramic fragments? Throwing ceramic or glass objects, such as glasses, in the separate collection is a very common mistake. In fact, these are non-recyclable objects. It should […]

Tiles and furnishing accessories in hemp made in Tuscany are on the way

In Bientina, in the province of Pisa, the Tuscan company CanapaLithos srl is carrying out a project for the use of hemp as the only component in the creation of zero-kilometer furnishing accessories: tiles for coverings but also furniture, without […]

EcoBricks: recycling plastic bottles to build schools in poor countries (VIDEO)

Recycle plastic bottles to build schools in poor countries. This is the goal of the EcoBricks project, thanks to which bricks are created from the recovery of plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable materials. Recycle […]

Food storage: 5 alternatives to transparent PVC film

We live in a society that is still excessively influenced by the throwaway culture, but there are many small steps that each of us could take so that some well-established habits begin to change, starting with our daily choices as consumers. If, […]

Tiny house: tree house for sale that costs the same as an apartment in the city (PHOTO)

In Sonoma County, one of the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay on the north coast of California, there is currently a very nice tiny house for sale complete with a private tree overlooking the creek. He […]

Furniture and household appliances bonus confirmed for 2022: how to get up to 10 thousand euros in reimbursement

All you need to know about the furniture and appliances bonus, extended until 2024: deductible amount, permitted purchases and how to benefit from the discount He is about to end up run over, his […]

Paper from the recycling of plastic bottles

A group of young Mexican entrepreneurs came up with a way to recycle plastic (PET) bottles: convert them into mineral paper, biodegradable in 6 months He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Earphones: 10 creative ideas to always keep your headphones in order

Headphones and earphones, how to always keep them in order? If you love to listen to music at any time of the day, especially when you are traveling or away from home, it may be useful to know some tricks to store the headphones correctly, so […]

Oral-B Glide floss contains high levels of PFAS, toxic chemicals

Oral B Glide. The floss that many use for cleaning between the teeth could in fact contribute to increasing the concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances in our body, causing risks for our health. Especially the one with the presence of fluoride […]

“Casa do Penedo”: the stone house in Flintstone style

It is no coincidence that it has been nicknamed "the Flintstone house". Hidden in the mountains in the north of Portugal, near the municipality of Fafe and a large wind farm, the "Casa do Penedo", inspired by the famous American cartoon, is a […]

How to wash wool coats at home without damaging them

Wool coats are delicate garments and often of great value. Here are all the tips to wash your wool coat at home and at no cost. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him We […]

Aromatherapy: 10 plants and flowers to grow in the vegetable garden or in the garden

Aromatherapy in the vegetable garden and in the garden. The aromas of plants and flowers can have a positive effect on our state of inner well-being and health. Creating a garden or vegetable garden that can stimulate the senses thanks to aromatherapy […]

Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs: 10 flowers to put in October in pots or in the garden

Autumn, and especially October, is the best time to plant the flower bulbs that will bloom in spring. The most beautiful varieties Autumn, […]

How I turn a truck into a solar-powered house

Joseph Tayyar's solar powered mobile home. Giving up the thousand comforts of our homes is not easy, but there is someone who has worked hard to find alternatives when needed. This is how Joseph Tayyar transformed a truck into a real solar-powered […]

14 plants that attract dragonflies to your garden

Elegant and graceful, dragonflies are very useful insects above all because they keep annoying mosquitoes away. But how to attract them to our balcony? Let's find out which plants to grow to attract these wonderful animals. He […]

The dad turns the bedroom into a fairy world (PHOTO)

When you were little, maybe you dreamed that your bedroom would turn into a fairy and adventurous world. A very willing father wanted to please his little girl and set to work to transform his room into a little fairy house. He […]

The artist who makes beautiful jewels with colored pencils

Have you ever thought of turning pastels into ... colorful jewels? Probably not: yet, following this idea, a young artist from the Czech Republic has managed to create an original, inexpensive and truly surprising line of jewelry. Have […]

If you have old maps and street maps, recycle them like this

Do you have old maps and road maps at home? You can recycle them creatively by taking inspiration from these ideas. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Since […]

Grandma's remedies and tricks to clean silver, copper, gold and other metals

For the cleaning of metals it is possible to resort to decidedly more natural and economic alternatives, which allow simple and effective cleaning. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Samsung launches tutorials to creatively recycle its cardboard boxes

Samsung launches Small World, a program that provides users with the most creative ways to reuse cardboard boxes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him After […]

Are potatoes and food cooked in an air fryer really healthier?

Is air frying really healthy? Let's find out all the benefits and negative health effects of this new cooking method. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Is […]

Organic garden: 10 steps to start growing a natural garden

Growing a natural vegetable garden is really beneficial. With the arrival of spring you can start cultivating your first vegetable garden. Get ready, choose the right place and get everything you need to start cultivating. You will need suitable […]

When bioarchitecture synonymous with creativity: the Japanese eco-restaurant in bamboo

Can inspiration and bio-architecture interpenetrate and harmonize, giving life to original, interesting and eco-sustainable solutions? It seems so, if we think about the story we are about to tell you. Just imagine the situation: in Jakarta, Indonesia, […]

5 do-it-yourself detergents for the dishwasher

Do-it-yourself detergents for the dishwasher. If you regularly use the dishwasher for washing dishes, you could try to substitute, at least from time to time, an eco-friendly do-it-yourself detergent for liquid detergents or tablets commonly sold. […]

The ingenious trick that will attract butterflies to your garden

Let's see together how to attract butterflies to our garden, planning plants and flowers to plant and drawing up a list of butterflies. Attract […]

New bridge in Genoa, the exciting lighting to remember the victims (and monitor the pollution)

The new Genoa bridge will have eco-friendly lighting so as not to forget the victims. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him He […]

Latro lamp, the lamp powered by the photosynthesis of algae

The latro lamp is an innovative lamp that uses one of the strangest forms of alternative energy that man has so far conceived: electric current produced by the photosynthesis of some algae. He is about […]

10 DIY Christmas trees from deadwood

Alberu du Christmas do-it-yourself. Do you want your Christmas tree to be truly green? A precious help could come from dry branches and twigs and from the pruning of the woods. As Greenpeace suggests, the alternative to the real fir or the synthetic […]

Creative Recycling: Use what you have around the house to make an impressive Christmas wreath

Do you want to decorate your home with a beautiful Christmas wreath? Here are some ideas for making one at no cost He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

The longest 100% recycled plastic bridge in the United States

It is officially the longest recycled plastic bridge in the United States. It is called the Onion Ditch Bridge and is located in Logan County, Ohio. The robust infrastructure, 24,6 meters long, was built by the Axion company with materials derived […]

Space Bubble: the inflatable bubble house 7 meters high

It's called Space Bubble, literally bubble house. It is an inflatable glass construction with very small dimensions, but which allows you to have a very particular perspective of the environment that surrounds it. Its creator is Alex Schweder He […]

The trick to get rid of unnecessary things and feel good about yourself

It is spring and it is time for great cleaning and to organize the house, giving away what we no longer need, but which we continue to keep. But how to give away the superfluous and feel good without being targeted by feelings of guilt? We explain […]

This 92-year-old granny teaches us how to turn plastic waste collected on the street into bags, cosmetic bags and coasters

After seeing the work of this 92-year-old Indian granny, you too will want to try recycling plastic. Much […]

DIY centerpiece for winter

Check out this list of typically winter decorations made with pine cones, which manage to be original at the same time and produce very little waste. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

5 reasons not to plant bamboo in your garden

In China it is a symbol of long life, while in the Indian tradition it is linked to friendship. It is bamboo, a perennial, evergreen plant species, which can reach considerable dimensions, both in height and in terms of its extension. Bamboo is […]

An orange, a glass jar and some sticks are enough to perfume your whole house

Sometimes to perfume the house a lot of money is spent buying products based on fragrances that are not always natural even if they have a pleasant aroma. Perhaps it never occurred to you but it is possible to make an aromatic stick diffuser at […]

5 ways to reuse leftover wine

We then suggest some ways to use leftover wine, so that it is not wasted. Wine can be used in the kitchen, as an addition to many dishes, but also in the preparation of home beauty treatments, for dyeing fabrics and for preparing vinegar at home. He […]

Jasmine: differences with the rincospermo (and which one to prefer)

Jasmine, how and why to distinguish it from the so-called "false jasmine" (especially to avoid health problems from using flowers) Il […]

Saga: eco-sustainable furniture production by Roche Bobois

The new SAGA line of Roche Bobois furniture using certified tree slices He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

The wedding dress made by recycling plastic bottles

Sustainable weddings? A British designer made a wonderful dress with plastic bottles He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him On […]

This is how you clean the detergent compartment of your washing machine to avoid mold and bad smell

Here are some home tricks to keep the washing machine tray clean and sanitized, to avoid mold and bad smells He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Here […]

Swirl: the ecological faucet to save water by modeling the flow… with art!

An ecological and design tap that saves water and shapes its flow in an artistic form. This faucet is called Swirl and was designed by a student of the Royal College of Art in London. He is about to […]

Spring: 5 things to do to welcome it at home and in the garden

Spring has finally arrived. It is therefore time to welcome it in the best way into your home and garden, surrounding ourselves as much as possible with all the beauty that this time of year, a symbol of rebirth, can offer us, after the long winter. […]

A green house with Vivere Zen

Vivere Zen offers various solutions to furnish your home with natural and biodegradable materials for a simple and essential style Do […]

How do I turn the bus into a mobile home (photo)

Two Israeli women, from the city of Even Yehuda, bought an old bus once used for public transport and turned it into a design house, where anyone would want to live. He is about to end up run over, […]

Easter Eggs: The DIY Chocolate Egg Recipe

Without chocolate eggs, you know, it's not Easter. For this reason, after having recommended organic and fair trade eggs, we give you some tips on how to prepare it yourself, at home, with the most genuine ingredients and, above all, with the […]

Growing tomatoes, strawberries and potatoes: so in 2020 we rediscovered (and Google) the vegetable garden

Google searches also confirm this: in 2020 we rediscovered the pleasure of gardening, even on the balcony of the house 2020 […]