Exploring nature and natural living
I started my zero-waste journey exactly a year ago today. And it has absolutely changed the way I perceive my life and this world! I got to know about the zero-waste lifestyle a couple of years ago on social media. But I never really took it seriously. Even though I knew that plastic waste generated […]
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Have you bought scented sachets and placed them in your wardrobe? I have and I love them. They make my clothes smell really good. But I could only get the sachets made by my favorite brand in another city far away from home. And unfortunately, that particular brand doesn’t sell online. So I thought, why
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Do you buy your soap or body wash from the supermarket but you know it’s not good for your skin? I used to. The fact that most soaps are made of chemicals which are harmful to the body, as well as the environment, has made buying them off-putting to me. Another reason is that I
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In the eastern regions of the Australian continent lives a nomadic bird called the Swift Parrot which is struggling to survive against all odds. Did you know that the swift parrot is the only parrot species to undertake the longest migration in the world? These birds are gorgeous to look at, noisy and as their
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Fishes kept in small glass containers are used as décor in many homes, offices, and restaurants. These are placed as centerpieces for us to watch and enjoy. Many people say that watching fish reduces their anxiety and stress. But fishes undergo a lot of stress in these unfamiliar, artificial environments. I had a pet fish
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Have you ever sat glued to the television watching documentary after documentary on animals? Have you read hundreds of books on the natural world? Did you admire the person who explained each and every movement of an animal right from a tiny ant to huge herds of elephants? And did you ever dream of becoming
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Gardens are great places to relax and unwind after a tiring day. They provide sanctuary not only for us but also for millions of insects and other creatures that depend on the plants for their various needs. A garden with a grass lawn does provide some habitat for insects but a wild garden with dense
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People say that time heals all negative feelings. I know that it’s true for many including myself but I have found that we recover faster when we are out in nature. I grew up on a farm and I was always surrounded by beautiful greenery. Whenever I got upset or angry, I’d often sit on
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