Issue Nº 503

Tuesday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Making your garden greener

• An innovative water-making machine

• Transform your travel adventures

• A DIY eye cream

• Free, unbiased news delivered daily

Did You Know?

Insects make up around __% of the world's species.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Rewild Your Backyard 

So many lawns in the US are covered in artificial grass, pesticides, or fertilizers, and require huge amounts of water to maintain. In fact, homeowners use 10 times more chemicals per acre than farmers do on crops! What if instead we let our gardens return to a more natural state, encouraging the country’s biodiversity to recover right in our backyard? Here’s how:

1. Think Like a Native

If you plant flowers that are actually suited to your region, they’ll grow perfectly well on their own, with no need for fertilizers. Planting native plants will also help your garden become a haven for wildlife, and purify the air and soil.

2. Stop Mowing So Much

Letting the grass in your garden grow wilder is an easy way to attract birds and insects - plus, you’ll have one less chore on your hands! 

3. Leave Rotten Leaves Alone

When branches and leaves decay, their nutrients are reabsorbed by the soil. Resist the urge to tidy up and let nature’s cycle run its course.

4. Build a Pond

Ponds attract wildlife like frogs, dragonflies, bugs, and turtles. They’ll also capture carbon dioxide, acting as your very own home carbon sink, and cool down the temperature of your garden. 

5. Feed the Earth

Make your own at-home compost with food scraps from your kitchen, or if you’re buying some, make sure it’s organic and peat-free. 

Creating Water From Thin Air

Over 1.8 billion people around the world are affected by drought, a crisis that’s only going to escalate with climate change. But one incredibly exciting solution has recently been developed by a Kenyan entrepreneur, Beth Koigi. She’s figured out a way to provide communities in her home country with permanent access to drinking water, something 50% of the population lacks. 

Koigi’s invention acts as a filtration system that pulls water from the air - seemingly out of nothing. Plus, it runs on solar power, so it can be used in areas that lack electricity and is of course eco-friendly. It’s currently being installed in stores around Kenya, supporting local economies by providing an extra income stream for store owners.

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Revitalizing DIY Eye Cream

If you want to minimize the appearance of fine lines around your eyes, you don’t have to splash out on fancy, overpriced products. Instead, try this all-natural homemade eye cream. Apply it at night and let it work its magic while you sleep. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil

• 2 tablespoons of rosehip seed oil

• 1 vitamin E capsule

• 3 drops of rose essential oil

• 3 drops of frankincense essential oil

Method:

• Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler.

• Add the rest of your ingredients.

• Mix everything together, then take off the heat. 

• Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes before pouring into a container.

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Reflections:

• 🌎 Did You Know: Insects make up around 80% of the world's species.

• 🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured in this Thursday’s newsletter!