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The LETO Pool Chaise: A Sustainable Solution for Poolside Luxury
“People don't think about pool floats as trash—but buying a new one every year is a massive amount of waste ... "We firmly believe in the intrinsic value of timeless items that are built to last, providing a durable and sustainable alternative to mass-produced, disposable goods."
By KIRBY JAY
Ethically Sourced is More Than a Buzzword in the Gem and Jewelry Industry
As ethical sourcing and sustainability take center stage in the gemstone industry, dealers like Kimberly Collins are leading a push for transparency and trust—from mine to market. "The amount of trust you can place in knowing the gemstone you purchase comes from an ethical and reputable seller is priceless."
Book Talk: 'The Dawn Patrol Diaries' with James Card
"Take a map and find the emptiest spot on the map. A place with the fewest roads and fewest towns. In many of these places I found the best fishing spots but you find other wonderful things, too, such as older architecture that is preserved, more untouched natural areas, friendlier people, less franchised retail operations, and some odd regional things. If you are lucky some of these places will have a lost-in-time feel to them. You have to experience it before it’s gone."
By KIRBY JAY
Crown Bees: The Little Native Bee Company with a Big Heart
“It's about progressing research and passing that knowledge to the practitioners … the piece that's now starting to grow is helping the growers, the farmers, learn how to manage the bee.”
Book Talk: ‘North American Odyssey’ with Amy and Dave Freeman
"This journey gave us the confidence and the skills we needed to spend a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to help protect the Boundary Waters from copper mining pollution."
How 3D Technology is Protecting America’s Coastal Communities One Seawall at a Time
How a career lawyer turned environmental innovator is using 3D technology to build eco-friendly seawalls that protect America's coastal communities from rising sea levels and storm surges.
Biodiversity is Life Initiative: A Beacon of Hope in the Native Plant Movement
Biodiversity is Life is setting out with a groundbreaking initiative to reconnect people with nature through native plants. By offering free native plants on a 40-acre campus in Fort Worth, founder Wallace Hall hopes to inspire a new generation of homeowners to foster biodiversity in urban landscapes, combating the loss of natural habitats while creating new sanctuaries for wildlife.
The River of Burnt Woods
Timothy Bauer explains the untamed magic of Wisconsin's Bois Brule River, a rare north-flowing stream that offers paddlers a journey through ancient landscapes, thrilling rapids, and tranquil meadows.
The Hidden Heroes of Plant Conservation: The Life Support That Happens Behind Closed Doors
Behind the scenes at the UK's Plant Conservation Centre, a team of horticultural heroes works tirelessly to safeguard some of the world's most culturally and historically significant plants. From Isaac Newton’s famed apple tree to the recently felled Sycamore Gap tree, these experts use advanced techniques to preserve genetic material and protect plants from extinction, climate change, and human destruction.
