by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The pathological consumption of the majority, for I do know that not all participate in it, has become so normalized that we scarcely notice it. MORE
A new world requires new stories, but people will only listen to them when they themselves are included in the storyline. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Older people led masterclasses in skills such as dressmaking and bread-making at GrandFest, a one-day festival in east London. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Paper notebooks are back in fashion – and that with a vengeance – and on top of that we now also have adult coloring books; yes, coloring books, but a little more grownup compared to the ones we may all have had as kids. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) It would appear that the US Administration has lost control of the intelligence services as well as the military. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If there's one kitchen waste product that nobody likes dealing with, it's the fat and oil left over from cooking. MORE
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Spon : A Guide to Spoon Carving and the New Wood Culture by Barn the Spoon 224 pages, Hardcover, 16.5 x 2.2 x 23 cm Published by Virgin Books (25 May 2017) Language: English ISBN: 978-0753545973 Price: £20.00 MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Quango, for a charity it hardly is, whose supposed task it is to protect the English heritage does not do much for it itself, it would appear. The heritage of England is not just its old (and not so old) historic buildings but also its crafts. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The old girl has reached the ripe old age of 200 and is looking as good as ever. Actually, let's face it, over the years the old girl has changed and improved, and thus looking even better. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If we remember that the Maidan “demonstrations”, which led to the problems, which is still expressing it mildly, in the Ukraine also started claiming to be an anti-corruption movement. Where it led to we have all seen. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) I might just be able to live with it – but then more than like not even then – if the majority of those disposable chopsticks that are given out with sushi and other East Asian takeout dishes were made of bamboo but they are not. MORE
Not all roofs are created equal. MORE
UK, 02/19/2016: Mark Camley, Chair of The Parks Alliance, the national voice of UK parks, said: “The Parks Alliance welcomes the report and its’ recognition of the value of Green Infrastructure and the part that parks play in the making of a quality place and improving social cohesion. “We MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Does it have to be a brand-spanking-new bicycle? The old one that you may still have standing around in your shed given a little TLC or some other secondhand one would be much better and ideally without the fancy gearing of today. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Taking steps to protect the environment is something everyone should do and can do. It is our Planet and our responsibility to do what we can to protect and preserve it. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On those boxes we can see greenwash in action almost in the extreme. MORE
Sainsburys is the first UK retailer to recycle its old food crates into more efficient ones made from 100% recycled material. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Please note that I have not even inserted the word “always” in the headline as it is a fact that the latest model is not the greenest, period. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia thinks, as does the department, that the reuse sector, both the nonprofit and the for-profit sector, are key to moving forward with regards to a New York City's “zero-waste” drive. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Peatbogs are better carbon sinks than forests but are decimated at a rate of knots and that, predominately, for compost that contains peat used in horticulture. MORE
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The VAPESTICK® MAX has, by far, been the biggest E-Cigarette that I have so far tested and this has given me the best experience of vaping (e-smoking) as yet. The VAPESTICK® MAX must be the ultimate VAPESTICK® e-cigarette in every way. MORE
Forget bio-based bottles, one Dutch designer believes we should fight plastic with plastic. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce just one plastic bottle? It is the combination of one liter of water and one liter of oil. But how often are these recycled? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The number of British people opting to take domestic holidays this summer is up by as much as quarter over last year, research reveals. The unfavorable exchange rate and unpredictable political landscape have attributed to the rise in staycations, it is suggested. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) No, apparently, this is no joke and April 1st is still a little while off; at least last time I checked. According to their mindset vegetarianism and veganism is dangerous as we have to consider that Hitler, after all, was a vegetarian. MORE
Bring Your Own Cutlery (BYOC) needs to become a new trend, no ifs or buts by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Bring your own chopsticks has become a trend in Japan and Taiwan and this must extend to cutlery elsewhere. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Do not throw those packets away which come in different sizes. While they are not edible – please don't try – they can be reused in several ways. We find those little – and sometimes not so very little – packets everywhere. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) People are not going hungry or are starving because we cannot produce enough food, though that is what governments and the media are trying to make us believe. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In today's increasingly virtual world, there is something appealing about making things by hand, using centuries-old techniques and many traditional crafts definitely deserve a revival. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) It is a great relief to learn from the Independent that Ex-Environment Secretary Owen Paterson''s proposed biodiversity offsetting scheme has been dropped by the Government. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Many food products and produce still come in tin cans of various sizes and while they, the tins, are – mostly – completely recyclables, as they are – predominately – steel, they also lend themselves extremely well for reuse and for upcycling. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Make do and mend is a basically philosophy and mindset that I grew up with as a child, as much as I grew up in hand-me-downs whether this were clothes, bicycles, or what-have-you, and it is something that has stayed with me to this day. MORE
The transition from a capitalist to a cooperative economy could be one of the defining achievements of the 21st century. In history, everything changes. MORE
Gaia Education are holding a free webinar on climate change solutions. Gaia Education are an international NGO who are helping people to understand how we can design much lower impact communities, in the city and in rural situations. MORE
Arts and crafts activities may be able to ward off dementia by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If you have ever wanted to try your hand at pottery, woodcarving, basketry or knitting, a new study suggests that doing so might be good for your health, especially your mental health. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) You could soon go to jail for protecting yourself from bullets: Congress proposes a ban on body armor which will make it illegal to own and use full ballistic armor. A new piece of legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives, H. MORE
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Normally I do not indulge in such reviews but this one does have to be done, period. In an advert Adli sort of claimed that its Bramwells Real Mayonnaise was about as good as Hellman's Mayonnaise but that is not the case; it is better, much better. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) We are dealing with Nature as if she were a factory floor and we even call agriculture and forestry nowadays industries. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Nestlé is draining developing countries to produce its bottled water, destroying countries’ natural resources before forcing its people to buy their own water back. Now it is happening in Pakistan. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Which world are we trying to sustain: a resource to fulfill our desires of material prosperity, or an Earth of wonder, beauty, and sacred meaning? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) About 500 years ago or thereabouts a graphite deposit was discovered in England and sliced into the first pencils some time after that. Initially it was used in a holder. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) According to reports the US Navy is going to teach its seamen the use of celestial navigation again and it going to employs charts and the relevant instruments again. MORE
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 15, 2015
The transition from a capitalist to a cooperative economy could be one of the defining achievements of the 21st century. In history, everything changes.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 30, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The old girl has reached the ripe old age of 200 and is looking as good as ever. Actually, let's face it, over the years the old girl has changed and improved, and thus looking even better.
Green (Living) Review
OCTOBER 29, 2013
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Nestlé is draining developing countries to produce its bottled water, destroying countries’ natural resources before forcing its people to buy their own water back. Now it is happening in Pakistan.
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 21, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Which world are we trying to sustain: a resource to fulfill our desires of material prosperity, or an Earth of wonder, beauty, and sacred meaning?
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 26, 2014
Gaia Education are holding a free webinar on climate change solutions. Gaia Education are an international NGO who are helping people to understand how we can design much lower impact communities, in the city and in rural situations.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 28, 2014
Not all roofs are created equal.
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The VAPESTICK® MAX has, by far, been the biggest E-Cigarette that I have so far tested and this has given me the best experience of vaping (e-smoking) as yet. The VAPESTICK® MAX must be the ultimate VAPESTICK® e-cigarette in every way.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 13, 2015
Arts and crafts activities may be able to ward off dementia by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If you have ever wanted to try your hand at pottery, woodcarving, basketry or knitting, a new study suggests that doing so might be good for your health, especially your mental health.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 28, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) It would appear that the US Administration has lost control of the intelligence services as well as the military.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 20, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Older people led masterclasses in skills such as dressmaking and bread-making at GrandFest, a one-day festival in east London.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 17, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia thinks, as does the department, that the reuse sector, both the nonprofit and the for-profit sector, are key to moving forward with regards to a New York City's “zero-waste” drive.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 15, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Does it have to be a brand-spanking-new bicycle? The old one that you may still have standing around in your shed given a little TLC or some other secondhand one would be much better and ideally without the fancy gearing of today.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
UK, 02/19/2016: Mark Camley, Chair of The Parks Alliance, the national voice of UK parks, said: “The Parks Alliance welcomes the report and its’ recognition of the value of Green Infrastructure and the part that parks play in the making of a quality place and improving social cohesion. “We
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If there's one kitchen waste product that nobody likes dealing with, it's the fat and oil left over from cooking.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 13, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) It is a great relief to learn from the Independent that Ex-Environment Secretary Owen Paterson''s proposed biodiversity offsetting scheme has been dropped by the Government.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 12, 2017
Bring Your Own Cutlery (BYOC) needs to become a new trend, no ifs or buts by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Bring your own chopsticks has become a trend in Japan and Taiwan and this must extend to cutlery elsewhere.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 10, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) About 500 years ago or thereabouts a graphite deposit was discovered in England and sliced into the first pencils some time after that. Initially it was used in a holder.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) You could soon go to jail for protecting yourself from bullets: Congress proposes a ban on body armor which will make it illegal to own and use full ballistic armor. A new piece of legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives, H.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 8, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) We are dealing with Nature as if she were a factory floor and we even call agriculture and forestry nowadays industries.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 6, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) People are not going hungry or are starving because we cannot produce enough food, though that is what governments and the media are trying to make us believe.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Paper notebooks are back in fashion – and that with a vengeance – and on top of that we now also have adult coloring books; yes, coloring books, but a little more grownup compared to the ones we may all have had as kids.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 4, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On those boxes we can see greenwash in action almost in the extreme.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 2, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Many food products and produce still come in tin cans of various sizes and while they, the tins, are – mostly – completely recyclables, as they are – predominately – steel, they also lend themselves extremely well for reuse and for upcycling.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 28, 2017
Forget bio-based bottles, one Dutch designer believes we should fight plastic with plastic. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce just one plastic bottle? It is the combination of one liter of water and one liter of oil. But how often are these recycled?
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 26, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Make do and mend is a basically philosophy and mindset that I grew up with as a child, as much as I grew up in hand-me-downs whether this were clothes, bicycles, or what-have-you, and it is something that has stayed with me to this day.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 24, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Taking steps to protect the environment is something everyone should do and can do. It is our Planet and our responsibility to do what we can to protect and preserve it.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 27, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In today's increasingly virtual world, there is something appealing about making things by hand, using centuries-old techniques and many traditional crafts definitely deserve a revival.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 22, 2017
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Spon : A Guide to Spoon Carving and the New Wood Culture by Barn the Spoon 224 pages, Hardcover, 16.5 x 2.2 x 23 cm Published by Virgin Books (25 May 2017) Language: English ISBN: 978-0753545973 Price: £20.00
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 22, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) If we remember that the Maidan “demonstrations”, which led to the problems, which is still expressing it mildly, in the Ukraine also started claiming to be an anti-corruption movement. Where it led to we have all seen.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 18, 2014
A new world requires new stories, but people will only listen to them when they themselves are included in the storyline.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 20, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Please note that I have not even inserted the word “always” in the headline as it is a fact that the latest model is not the greenest, period.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 4, 2016
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) According to reports the US Navy is going to teach its seamen the use of celestial navigation again and it going to employs charts and the relevant instruments again.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 19, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The number of British people opting to take domestic holidays this summer is up by as much as quarter over last year, research reveals. The unfavorable exchange rate and unpredictable political landscape have attributed to the rise in staycations, it is suggested.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 16, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) No, apparently, this is no joke and April 1st is still a little while off; at least last time I checked. According to their mindset vegetarianism and veganism is dangerous as we have to consider that Hitler, after all, was a vegetarian.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 17, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Do not throw those packets away which come in different sizes. While they are not edible – please don't try – they can be reused in several ways. We find those little – and sometimes not so very little – packets everywhere.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 11, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Peatbogs are better carbon sinks than forests but are decimated at a rate of knots and that, predominately, for compost that contains peat used in horticulture.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 13, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) I might just be able to live with it – but then more than like not even then – if the majority of those disposable chopsticks that are given out with sushi and other East Asian takeout dishes were made of bamboo but they are not.
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 20, 2015
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Quango, for a charity it hardly is, whose supposed task it is to protect the English heritage does not do much for it itself, it would appear. The heritage of England is not just its old (and not so old) historic buildings but also its crafts.
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