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untitled They’re one of the most popular fruits in the world, and many people can’t contemplate a morning (or a morning run!) without one. Bananas are also a staple food for millions of people, and a major export that forms the cornerstone of many countries’ economies. Bananas are grown on both small-scale farms as well as large plantations. But a highly competitive market creates price pressure on bananas, ultimately putting the squeeze on banana growers. Colossal squid goes under knife The huge eye of the world's largest squid has been revealed by scientists dissecting a rare, intact half-tonne specimen in New Zealand. About 27cm (11in) across, researchers believe the colossal squid's eye is the biggest animal eye ever found. The 10m-long (34ft) specimen has also turned out to be female, surprising the scientific team. Very little is known about colossal squid; only about 10 have ever been caught and brought to shore. This one was caught by fishermen in the Ross Sea near Antarctica last year.

Certification body Ecocert was the very first certification body to develop standards for "natural and organic cosmetics". Introduced in 2003, the specification was drawn up in conjunction with all stakeholders in the value chain, i.e. experts, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, consumers and development organisations. Ecocert currently supports and guides more than 1,000 companies through their certification processes. The basic principles of the Ecocert standard To ensure an environmentally friendly cosmetic product, the Ecocert standard lays down: untitled Clay plaster is an ancient construction material, which has been used as a decorative finish in many types of buildings for thousands of years. Unlike common gypsum plaster, it is composed of 100% natural materials and has many benefits for the health and wellbeing of your family. Nowadays, clay plasters come in many different colours and finishes and can be easily applied to a variety of wall and ceiling surfaces. We have listed below 10 reasons why you should be using clay plaster in your next renovation project: 1. Beautiful

NATURE: Echo of the Elephants: The Next Generation We go on safari to reintroduce you to some famous elephants in ECHO OF THE ELEPHANTS: THE NEXT GENERATION. Meet renowned researcher Cynthia Moss, who has studied the matriarch Echo and her elephant family for a quarter of a century, and visit Amboseli National Park, the peaceful home of these majestic creatures. Learn some new facts about the ways that highly social elephants communicate with each other, and browse our Resources section for further information both in print and on the Web. Be sure to check out the broadcast schedule for the 1998-1999 season, give us your feedback about the television programs and the Web site, see the winners from our Contests for Kids, and check out our Puzzles & Fun page. Production Credits. The combination of plant-based particles and water forms an 'eco' super-glue In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers at Aalto University, the University of Tokyo, Sichuan University, and the University of British Columbia have demonstrated that plant-derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can form an adhesive that fully integrates the concepts of sustainability, performance, and cost which are generally extremely challenging to achieve simultaneously. Unlike Superglue, the new eco glue develops its full strength in a preferred direction, similar to 'Peel and Stick' adhesives. When trying to separate the glued components along the principal plane of the bond, the strength is more than 70 times higher when compared to the direction perpendicular to that plane.

5 Principles of Sustainable Interior Design - ECONYL® brand - Medium To save energy spent on lighting, a lot can be done just by picking the right colors. Lighter colors reflect more light, while rooms with darker walls and furnishing need more artificial lighting. Using reflective surfaces increases the amount of light in a room by bouncing it around, decreasing dependency on artificial lighting. Installing home automation and so called ‘’green gadgets’’ makes it possible to control heating and lighting systems remotely. This also help residents and occupants use the building’s energy more efficiently and economically.

WASTELAND-EXHIBITION — Lendager Group With the Wasteland-exhibition Lendager Group is showcasing the not so distant reality, where residues and wastes are no longer seen as waste – but as the primary building materials in the development of our cities, homes and communities. Wasteland poses the questions: what if the resources which we consider as discarded, could be included in the circuit and create beautiful products, houses and cities? What if waste was our largest potential resource? Wasteland displays existing examples of such a world and points the way for future growth and synergy between design, production, consumption and resources.

Natura Paint Choosing an Interior Paint Sheen Sheen refers to paint's shininess. When deciding on paint sheen, consider the condition of the wall and whether the area is high/low traffic. Here's a partial list to get started: Flat or matte sheen provides great depth of color and is ideal for less-than-perfect surfaces. Eggshell, pearl and satin sheens are light, easy to clean, work great in high traffic areas, and reveal color with a softly polished glow.