“You could power the entire United States with about 150 to 200 square kilometres of solar panels, the entire United States.” – Elon Musk No power at home today and suddenly everything stops. It’s a small reminder of how dependent we...

“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” – Leo Tolstoy June 5th was World Environment Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action to protect our planet....

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist In Kenya, groups of local women are making a powerful difference by turning plastic waste into affordable wheelchairs for children with...

“When we stand together, our planet has a future.” Earth Day is a time to reaffirm our commitment to caring for the planet. Two simple yet meaningful ways to contribute are tending a garden and recycling correctly. It is a known fact that watering...

“There is no Planet B.” — Unknown, via The Economic Times World Climate Day in March is a call to action, focusing on local communities’ experiences. It highlights that climate change affects everyone and needs collective action....

Nutmeg is a humble spice that’s been a staple in kitchens for centuries and is secretly a powerhouse of environmental and medicinal benefits. From the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg has been a...

Happy New Year from Team Project Jatropha! As the new year begins, let’s all remember that we’ve all got a role to play in protecting our planet. The good news is, it’s easier than you think! By incorporating some simple habits...

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist San Francisco has become the first city in the United States to offer public drop-off bins specifically designed for recycling products...

Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we’ve been ignorant of their value.” – R. Buckminster Fuller As the year comes to an end, it is a good time to reflect on the challenges our...

“When enough people come together then change will come and we can achieve almost anything.” – Greta Thunberg—Swedish Environmental Activist A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has sent a clear and urgent message...