Zoo Med Eco Earth - Natural Substrate in Coconut Fiber for terrariums and reptiles, for Amphibians, reptiles and Insects, compostable and recyclable (Pack of 3)

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The Earthship concept has been in development since the 1970’s and the man behind the mission is the pioneering American “Biotect” Michael Reynolds. He has tirelessly pursued his vision to produce the ultimate sustainable home, which works in harmony with the Earth’s natural processes and is constructed using recycled and natural materials. Truth be told, our environmental experts prefer to use the term "sustainable" rather than "eco-friendly." Why? When it comes to product production, everything has some sort of negative impact on the environment (think: water usage, energy and product waste, etc.), and that means there really aren't any products that fit the dictionary definition of eco-friendly. This construction method is a fascinating one and something we want to try ourselves. If you are interested for your self build, be aware that it is new in the UK and will require additional effort, particularly in terms of planning and building regulations approval. Further research will also be needed to ensure that the systems will function effectively in our climate. Earthship Homes in the UK Although different in texture, sphagnum moss has similar properties like coconut coir. It is a bit more coarse and stringy than coconut fiber. Perhaps that is the reason that moss has a slightly higher impaction potential than coco. In the leo community, there have been occasional reports of sphagnum moss ingestion by the lizards – some of them leading to impaction. Still, sphagnum moss is generally considered a safe moist hide substrate.

The carpet-slate combo sounds like a fine solution to me. Just make sure you wash the carpet regularly – ideally weekly – to avoid bacterial build-up. You can get two carpets and simply swap them because they need some time to dry. A company displays an environmentally-friendly symbol that doesn't exist. Watch out for fake eco-friendly symbols created by brands. Even if a product has a green logo that says "earth friendly," it means nothing if the company designed it themselves. You can find more examples of misleading environmental claims in the FTC Green Guides. Your Leo can easily ingest the eco-earth soft dry fluffy coconut fibers. Although digestible to a point, if more significant quantities of the substrate are consumed, it can lead to impaction and other related health problems. Expensive substrate They are designed to be autonomous structures, functioning ‘off-grid’ without the need for mains connections to utilities, although this isn’t always achievable.There are a lot of things that parents can do to ensure that their kids are more environmentally friendly at school. Whether it’s walking your kid to school or ensuring that they use environmentally friendly school supplies to minimise the damage done to nature. Inspiring kids to contribute to a greener environment and world is something we could and should do. 37. Make Green Choices to Go to School Bước 1: Sau khi thực hiện các bước dưỡng da buổi sáng, mình lấy một lượng kem chống nắng vừa đủ ra tay (cỡ một đồng xu nhỏ). Even though the clay may not be as comfortable for Leo as other substrate options, it can last long if properly cleaned and maintained. Misting the clay with some water from time to time will help with the clay’s longevity and prevent the clay from crumbling.

Still, my experience is just one out of many, and the potential hazards of coconut coir must be recognized. If you’re designing a new home or renovating your home, work with eco earth builders to incorporate your renewable energy system into your whole-house design, an approach for building an energy-efficient home using solar electric systems, wind electric systems or air source heat pumps. For lizards, including leos, slabs with rougher (but not sharp) texture are ideal because they will provide a stable walking surface. First, lizards can’t dig in this kind of substrate. If you have a female that needs to lay eggs (this can happen even if you don’t have a male around) but doesn’t have a place to dig them in, she might hesitate to proceed. That increases the risk of egg binding– a condition as critical as impaction. Switching to products that contain sustainably grown or raised ingredients and non-synthetics reduces the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans as well as the environment.In the UK there are many solar panel grants to make these switches more affordable. 2. Smart Thermostats Another noteworthy milestone is of course the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016 – an international pact of 175 countries that aims to prevent global heating, keeping temperatures from rising by more than 1.5C by the end of the century. While the recent Cop26, hosted in Glasgow, saw nations discuss ways in which the goal of reducing world fossil-fuel emissions to net zero by 2050 would be met. Installing solar battery storage to accompany your solar PV system allows you to store energy and use it at any time of day and during power outages. This gives you complete independence from the oil and gas-fuelled power grid. There are also many things that you can do that make a difference, like recycle or grow your own vegetables. Imagine a home that heats itself, that provides its own water, and grows its own food. Imagine that it needs no expensive technology, it recycles its own waste, and it has its own power source. And now imagine that it can be built anywhere, by anyone, out of the things that society throws away.”

Solar PV can also be combined with electric heating systems, such as heat pumps so you can potentially run your heating and hot water entirely from renewable sources. Look for products that contain safer ingredients, like plant-based cleaners and those with EPA Safer Choice certifications," says Carolyn Forte, director of the GH Institute's Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab. Even though ingredient transparency isn't required by law yet, more and more companies (like Seventh Generation) are choosing to list all ingredients in a product. This encourages companies to use more renewable resources that are better for the environment. Plus, people simply like to know what ingredients are in their products and where they come from. 7. Opt for concentrated cleaning and health products. Reptile carpets are a high-quality substrate that is far more attractive than newspapers or paper towels but is equally as absorbent. Stone tiles and slate slabs Respiratory infections can become severe if not promptly treated and would usually call for a visit to an exotic reptile vet and a possible antibiotic treatment. Impaction issuesIf you’re still opting for coconut coir, make sure that you get a brand that is made out of organically-grown coconut and, ideally, intended for use in reptile and amphibian tanks. You will usually have two choices: to get loose bagged substrate, like this 10-quart Fluker’s Loose Coconut Bedding for Reptiles ». Insulation boards are best suited to large areas and cavity walls. For keen DIY-ers, this type of insulation is fairly easy to cut and fit yourself. 9. Loft Insulation These slabs and tiles are marginally more expensive than some other substrate options, but they look amazingly natural and are easily cleaned and reusable.

Every year, the UK produces 1.5 million tonnes of electrical waste. However, new regulations from the UK government mean that fixing up your faulty appliances is much easier because suppliers are now obligated to offer spare parts for products. Thermal Mass and Passive Solar for Heating and Cooling– The North elevation of the Earthship is built into the ground with earth banked up the structure to keep the living space below the frost line and to utilise the higher ambient temperature of the sub-grade. The earth also acts as a thermal battery in conjunction with the earth filled tyres, storing and releasing heat or keeping the living spaces cool in hot weather. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change continues to issue severe warnings of the failure of governments and systems to suitably react to the rapidly changing climate which continues to rip through the poorest areas of the world, displacing more than 20 million people each year, and intensifying global supply-demand dynamics.

Food Production– The Indoor and outdoor water-treatment planter beds are used to grow fruit and vegetables. As driving emits pollution, parents should consider alternative ways of getting their children to school. Whether that is walking them to school or making them use public transportation. Using the car less can make a huge difference to the environment in the long run. In some cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam, parents use cargo bikes to ride their children to school, which is a great eco friendly solution to using a car. 38. Donate Clothes The affect on the school community has been huge Pierre. Not only have we changed the mindset of our pupils, but through the pupil voice which has been incredibly important we’ve changed the mindset of our parents, the Stow community and the wider world. The UK produces around 1 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Once in landfill, they can then take hundreds of years to decompose and release greenhouse gases (GHG) in the process. We made this cow, called ‘Reece the Recycled Cow’ and he’s made out of recycled pom-poms and newspaper.