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Sustainable Planet

Amsterdam is planting mini-gardens around trash cans with hopes to cut littering

After an initial experiment with artificial grass at trial locations reduced litter by half, these miniature gardens installed around underground waste…

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Sustainable Planet

NASA explores potential for green roofs to mitigate heat-island effect in cities

Using satellite imagery, NASA has found that rooftop gardens can offer substantial temperature reductions in cities.

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Sustainable Planet

Smaller gardens may be just as important as large ones for conserving bees, study suggests

Gardens in cities provide a long and continuous supply of energy-rich nectar from March to October, scientists at the University of…

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Inspiring People

This ‘Airbnb for gardens’ connects would-be growers with a place to get their hands dirty

AllotMe is a digital platform helping more people grow their own food in the city by pairing local green-fingered residents with…

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Better Society

The Story Behind The Unique Oval Community Gardens of Copenhagen

Architecture enthusiasts might recognise the name Carl Theodor Marius Sørensen and the oval gardens of Naerum are one of his famous…

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Better Society

The story behind Denmark’s unique garden city of community circles

Breathtaking aerial imagery of Brøndby Haveby near Copenhagen shows circular garden communities where city dwellers can escape to enjoy fresh air,…

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Sustainable Planet

One company is building sustainable greenhouses on top of supermarkets and other unexpected places

By reimagining urban landscapes, Gotham Greens are creating new ways to farm, produce local food, revitalise communities and innovate for a…

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Good Stuff

One man on a mission to mow lawns in all 50 states for a good cause

Every year, Rodney Smith Jr. travels to all 50 states with his lawn mower, cutting grass for veterans, the disabled, the…

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Sustainable Planet

Mexico City is fighting air pollution by transforming its highway pillars into vertical gardens

As part of the Via Verde Project this citizen-led initiative aims to fight pollution, help beautify the city and decrease motorists’…

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Good Stuff

Big-hearted 6-year-old has a passion for nature and people

Young Delaney Cullen just received a grant to help with “The Little Garden That Grew” project.

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Amsterdam is planting mini-gardens around trash cans with hopes to cut littering

NASA explores potential for green roofs to mitigate heat-island effect in cities

Smaller gardens may be just as important as large ones for conserving bees, study suggests

This ‘Airbnb for gardens’ connects would-be growers with a place to get their hands dirty

The Story Behind The Unique Oval Community Gardens of Copenhagen

The story behind Denmark’s unique garden city of community circles

One company is building sustainable greenhouses on top of supermarkets and other unexpected places

One man on a mission to mow lawns in all 50 states for a good cause

Mexico City is fighting air pollution by transforming its highway pillars into vertical gardens

Big-hearted 6-year-old has a passion for nature and people

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Amsterdam is planting mini-gardens around trash cans with hopes to cut littering

NASA explores potential for green roofs to mitigate heat-island effect in cities

Smaller gardens may be just as important as large ones for conserving bees, study suggests

This ‘Airbnb for gardens’ connects would-be growers with a place to get their hands dirty

The Story Behind The Unique Oval Community Gardens of Copenhagen

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The story behind Denmark’s unique garden city of community circles

One company is building sustainable greenhouses on top of supermarkets and other unexpected places

One man on a mission to mow lawns in all 50 states for a good cause

Mexico City is fighting air pollution by transforming its highway pillars into vertical gardens

Big-hearted 6-year-old has a passion for nature and people