Pascal Yan
Pascal is a tree planter and naturalist from Quebec, Canada. His fascination for nature fuels much of his writing.
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5 Advantages of Recycling That Help Our Planet [Business]
The phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ is a very common expression nowadays, from environmentalists to anti-pollution activists, and even primary school kids whose teachers take the initiative. Teaching them about the dangers and severity of waste...
Homesteading
How Eco-Friendly are Wood Burning Stoves?
I'm from a region in Quebec (Eastern Canada) where wood-burning stoves are very much still a thing. Is it sustainable heat though? Pretty much anyone who can afford a cabin has one. I grew up...
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10 Advantages of Having a Sustainable Business Model
To understand the benefits of an Eco-friendly business we must first understand what that term "going green" really means.
First, in construction, going green involves using materials and development that are sustainable and environmentally righteous throughout...
Materials Research Center
Facts About Bamboo That Prove It’s A Super Plant [Study]
On my Eco-Friendly journey, I heard a lot of mention and praise for bamboo, some said it's a miracle plant with many uses but I found it hard to believe.
It's just a tree like all...
Materials Research Center
8 Uses Of Cork For Your Eco Friendly Business
I've heard many stories about cork on my Eco-friendly journey, most people had good things to say about the material. There were a lot of claims promoting the benefits and uses of cork.
It wasn't long...
Materials Research Center
Discover the History and Uses of Teak
When I think of the uses of teak, I picture a craftsman using the hardwood to carve up decorative statues and tables. I see fancy Asian style ornate furniture.
Think about this though, when you're...
Materials Research Center
Facts About Concrete: Why It’s So Good Yet So Bad
Concrete is the world's most used construction material.
It makes sense to stop and think about the environmental impact it has.
Almost everything in the construction industry is made up of concrete or has some aspect of...
Materials Research Center
Curious? These Facts About Hemp Will Answer Your Questions
The world is finally giving a chance to this plant that they have so long turned their back against. They have realized that there are so many benefits of hemps that are just waiting to...
Materials Research Center
New To Sustainability? Eco Facts About Coconuts [2020 Edition]
When I think of coconuts, first I imagine a sandy beach with the distant sound of the ocean. A light breeze, some beautiful trees, and the sun gently kissing my skin. I think of paradise,...
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How to Identify & Propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America.
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How to Identify & Propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila), a hardy shrub that is native to Northern Canada & Alaska.
How to...
How to Identify & Propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to Identify...
How to Identify & Propagate Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
How to...
How to Identify & Propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests.
How to Identify Twinflower...