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Peak Phosphorus – What does this mean?

By on July 17, 2010 in energy from waste, environmental problems, organic farming, sustainable agriculture

Our ability to provide enough food to feed the human population is dependent on the availability of phosphorus. While the term “peak oil” has become a familiar term in the lexicon of sustainability, the notion of “peak phosphorus” may ultimately be a concern of greater consequence. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient required by plants that […]

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Edible Rooftop Gardens

By on July 16, 2010 in eco friendly landscaping, organic farming, sustainable eating

RISC is an inspirational edible roof garden project atop the Reading International Solidarity Centre, a development education centre in the heart of the busy city. It is designed as a permaculture garden, following permaculture principles established in Robert Hart’s permaculture forest garden in Shropshire. With a rooftop education room opening up onto the garden, the […]

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