Featured, Sustainable Living

Regenerative Agriculture: The Right Way Forward for Humanity

Like most industries, agriculture has reached a fork in the road. Farmers and supply chains are left with the option to continue marching forward into oblivion with the high input doctrine of agriculture, or instead move toward a not-so-new method of farming called regenerative agriculture. This agricultural system is a methodology and styles of agriculture ...

Adam Fletcher

Grass on farm with bright sun setting.

Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Vegetables Together

Food technology is growing by leaps and bounds, globally. Newer methods and technologies are being invented and developed so that food production can be accelerated to cater to the increasing food demand in the world. And this is where Portable Farms has made an excellent impact. Here, we will discuss portable farms and the technology ...

Armin Auctor

AN aquaponics farm.

Less Is More: How to Start Decluttering

We all strive to be organized and efficient. But how can we be organized if our closets are overflowing, our floor is stacked with boxes and newspapers, or the kitchen is filled with dirty dishes and expired items? You cannot function in such an atmosphere. Therefore, if you are trying to stay organized or want ...

Raven Montmorency

A cluttered room piled full of boxes of junk.

The Fascinating Odyssey of 2 Young Nomads in Australia

Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent. Almost 70 percent of the mainland is arid or semi-arid, receiving less than 19.7 inches (500 millimeters) of rainfall annually. Drought is often endemic, but the current condition is one of the most severe in modern history. Drought has devastated cattle ranches, sheep farms, and swaths of arable ...

Armin Auctor

Drought in Australia.

How COVID-19 Affected Diwali Celebrations This Year

Diwali is one of the most important celebrations in Hinduism. Known as the Festival of Lights, it is celebrated with much pomp and vigor in India. In recent years, many more countries have joined in celebrating Diwali. However, this year’s Diwali celebrations, whether in India, the United States, or other nations, have been severely marred ...

Nspirement Staff

A candle.

5 Reasons Why You Should Gift Children With Balance Bikes

Balance bikes aim to teach toddlers the basics of balance when they are in motion. They allow kids to learn about guiding and controlling movements while also estimating distances. There are many reasons why you should consider giving balance bikes to your kids. 5 reasons to give your children balance bikes 1. Introduction to riding ...

Nspirement Staff

A pink balance bike.

The Biggest Trees Capture the Most Carbon: Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage in Forests

Older, large-diameter trees have been shown to store disproportionally massive amounts of carbon compared to smaller trees, highlighting their importance in mitigating climate change, according to a new study in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. Researchers examined the aboveground carbon storage of large-diameter trees (>21 inches or >53.3 cm) on National Forest lands within Oregon ...

Troy Oakes

A large-diameter tree.

Character Is the Most Valuable Thing in a Person’s Life

Character is the victor’s laurel crown and the glory of life. Keep your character and then you will keep the greatest wealth. Honesty and integrity are part of good character Our recognition of a person often starts with honesty and trusting the person’s character. If a person is unable to win others’ trust, it is ...

Helen London

Plants growing in a pond.

40 Percent of Renters Can’t Afford Essentials as a Result of COVID-19

Almost 40 percent of Australian renters can’t afford essentials such as bills, clothing, transport, and food after paying rent, because their incomes have reduced significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found. The research, Renting in the time of COVID-19: understanding the impacts, led by the ...

Troy Oakes

Young man wearing a COVID facemask.

A Brief Look at How to Give and Receive Criticism

Criticism can have a good or bad influence on a person depending on who is giving it and how. Honest criticism can help a person better himself and overcome hurdles, while dishonest, condescending criticism can shatter their self-belief. Giving criticism First, focus on how to improve the person. Most people make the mistake of focusing ...

Raven Montmorency

Finger pointing.