10 songs about our love for mountains
10 musicians sing their passion for one of the most fascinating habitats in the world: music and mountains, the highest of couplings.
Solidale italiano, respectful of people and the land
When you think about fair trade the world’s Southern countries are off the top of your head. As well as coffee and cocoa plantations, tropical fruits and sugar cane. In a virtuous circle of production and marketing of sustainable food that since 1988 provides fair wages and promotes respect for people and the environment, Solidale
10 things you can make with pallets and a low budget
If you love the industrial style and you like to design and assemble your own furniture, you can give wooden pallet a new lease of life. Here is a list of objects you can create with low budget and lots of creativity: Plant rack It is one of the most classical use of this
Women at the wheel: 10 songs that have come a long way
In their videos, or in their art, a combination standing out against the contrasts, tones and words used by these female singers. From Aretha Franklin’s jaunt passing through Lana Del Rey’s and Robyn’s partnerships with Jaguar and Volvo as well as the famous journeys of Nina Persson and Alanis Morrissette to M.I.A’s acrobatics. Aretha
An African student develops a solar and wind-powered car
Retrofitting is a technical term which means modifying the technology of an object to improve its performances. Segun Oyeyiola, a Nigerian student of Engineering, just retrofitted an old Volkswagen Beetle and turned it into a solar and wind-powered car. Within a year the final year student managed to convert the Beetle into a
Black rice salad
Ingredients for 4 people 300 g of black rice 1/2 pomegranate 100 g of pine nuts 1 big carrot Fresh chives Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonful apple vinegar whole marine salt pepper Preparation Boil salty water in a pot. Add the rice and cook for about 40 minutes. Drain the rice and
5 Hobbit houses to live in
The Hobbit-holes, the dwellings of the fictional creatures created by J.R.R Tolkien, really exist. They are comfortable and ecological dwellings, perfectly integrated with the surrounding environment. Let’s see some of them below and don’t forget that you can also gte home insurance for this type of homes, for more tips click here 1- Økosamfundet Dyssekilde, Denmark
Courgette tagliatelle
Ingredients for 4 servings 4 big courgettes 1 lemon 4 spoonful of sesame seeds 4 spoonful of grated Parmesan cheese a few leaves of basil 2 knobs of butter or extra virgin olive oil salt Preparation Clean accurately the courgettes and cut the ends. Use a peeler to slice them lengthwise (leaving the
5 reasons why dogs and cats are good for your health
This article could dissuade you from not having pets because of germophobia or the annoyance of dust and hairs. Living with dogs and cats could effectively be a panacea for the entire family. Here’s why: 1) Less allergies, asthma and coughs in children Several studies have been carried out on this topic. Research, published
WarkaWater: the tower that produces water from thin air
The WarkaWater tower is designed to provide remote villages with drinking water. The structure, made of natural materials, can produce 90 litres of water per day.