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Sustainable Agriculture

• 02.27.08
  Lyocell vs Cotton   Sustainable Agriculture (0)

  If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!While looking for a sustainable organic clothing line, I came across a fabric called Tencel®. It claims to be extremely soft, versatile, and wrinkle resistant and all around better than cotton. I decided to do some research and see […]

• 02.07.08
  Urban Chickens - Sustainable Agriculture or Public Enemy?   Sustainable Agriculture (0)

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  Raising chickens in your yard can be a great source of renewable protein, a good way to aerate and fertilize the soil, and a source of entertainment and responsibility for the kids. But what if your neighbors don’t like it? That’s […]

• 02.05.08
  Fish Farming in Condo Basements   Sustainable Agriculture (0)

  While I’m fascinated by the idea of farming fish in the basements of condos, I’m not entirely convinced this is better for the environment. An Israeli scientist has come up with a way for people to farm fish in confined spaces, eliminating some of the dangers of heavy metals in fish and avoiding over-fishing. I’m […]