Today, recycling glass, metals, and paper is pretty common. People generally understand how to do it and where to drop off materials. Recycling oil however is still confusing and less known. Even though recycling agencies and regulators have a system in place with businesses for how to dispose of oil. The communication is lacking to […]
Stumbled upon a great article by Permaculture News on swales. Key Highlights on Swales: Swales are often used with ponds, dams, grey water systems, rainwater harvesting, and other water catchments. The goal is to pacify water that would otherwise create issues like erosion. Helping to capture silt, organic matter and nutrients. Preventing runoff. Once pacified […]
The UK is getting its first natural swimming pool, or “man-made bathing pond” as they like to call it. Located at a redevelopment site in London, and called “Of Soil and Water”. The project is a mixture of a partnership between Slovenian artist Marjetica Potrč and by the Ooze Architects of Rotterdam studio. No chemicals or biocides will be […]
It’s no secret around Biologic Performance that we love art and nature. Nature is beautiful by itself, but sometimes can use a hand in creating something really unique and pleasing the eye. We’re always on the lookout for inspiration from other artists and recently came across David Nash’s work called Ash Dome. David trained 22 […]
In 1960 David Latimer got curious and decided to plant a glass bottle with seed. He would have never guessed it would turn into a beautiful case study of a self-sustaining sealed ecosystem. In fact, more than a century has passed and David’s sealed bottle garden is still thriving and robust as can be. With […]
If You’re Not part of the Solution, You’re Part of the Problem I rented Urban Farmer from my local library which I recommend whenever possible. However if you want to purchase it here is the Amazon listing. There’s a huge opportunity to repurpose suburban plots as self-reliant farming communities (I see this as turning a liability […]
We believe that water has the power to sooth, rejuvenate and heal the human body and spirit. -APEC I recently installed a reverse osmosis water filter in our workshop. I choose the APEC water system because they hold the core belief that everyone should be able to enjoy the health benefits of clean drinking water. […]
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