A new anthology, Connectedness – An Incomplete Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene, is offering perspectives on what binds us together and how we can strengthen our connection to nature. The book – which features contributions from young climate activist Greta Thunberg and Icelandic singer Björk – is a frame of reference and an incomplete encyclopedia, which […]
Connectedness: New anthology of art, poetry and essays offers perspectives on our connection to nature — Life & Soul Magazine
Making your own fragrance to wear on your person is a great way to both smell good and for a magickal purpose, whether it be for protection or to raise the vibes. Depending on the essential oils you use in your blend, perfume or cologne can also be sprayed on a cloth or paper towel […]
House of Herbology: DIY Perfume — Life & Soul Magazine
A 34-year old artist who goes by the name Lito has been living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) his entire life. Lito had been searching for an outlet where he could channel his above-normal levels of concentration and obsessiveness when he discovered the Japanese art of kirie (切り絵, literally ‘cut picture’). Earlier this year in January he began experimenting, not with paper, but with leaves.
According to a recent interview, leaves turned out to be an ideal medium for Lito as their decomposing nature forced him to work quickly. Over time he got faster and his daily creations, which he began posting to social media, became more intricate.
Following the standard kirie practice, each piece is always cut from a single leaf. But Lito always leaves traces of the leaf’s midrib, perhaps a sign of respect towards the leaf. Lito also always manages to imbue his creations with a playful narrative, one that is either inspired by film or books, or plucked from the artist’s own imagination.
“Even graffiti is a fine art – As drawing time begins, the colorful crayons start to move in unison. What a wonderful world is being created today.”
Fall has arrived, and with the season comes a plethora of festive autumn meals. My favorite? Tasty slow-cooker pumpkin recipes, of course. When I think of fall food, images of juicy Honeycrisp apples, perfectly roasted squash, and decadent apple pies certainly come to mind, but the true star ingredient of autumn is (without a doubt!) the… Celebrate […]
Celebrate Fall With 12 Pumpkin Recipes You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker — StyleCaster — ravenhawks’ magazine
A pop-up tropical hothouse in East London seeks to demonstrate the effects of climate change whilst also celebrating the beauty and resilience of plants. The Hothouse, which is currently on display at International Quarter London near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London’s Stratford, will provide a controlled habitat for cultivating plants that would not ordinarily grow […]
The Hothouse: London’s pop-up tropical hothouse seeks to highlight the reality of a rapidly changing climate — Life & Soul Magazine
Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon Mabon (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon or MAH-bawn) is also called Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, 2nd Harvest, Fruit Harvest, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Cornucopia, or Autumn Equinox this holiday is a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need […]
Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon — ravenhawks’ magazine
It’s worth taking the time to consider which home projects are going to benefit both yourself as well as the environment we all share. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions for summer home projects that will be good for both you and the planet. Home Projects that make your Life Greener — ecogreenlove
Home Projects that make your Life Greener — ecogreenlove — Life & Soul Magazine
Kenya-based tea farm Tebesonik has found a way to make tea production sustainable and environmentally-friendly by using briquettes made of waste sugar cane to dry tea leaves. Traditionally, processing tea requires a lot of firewood to dry the leaves, which means cutting down trees. In order to reduce deforestation, tea producers in Kenya such as […]
Kenyan tea farm use waste sugar cane briquettes to make tea production process sustainable — Life & Soul Magazine
Lego has announced it will invest $400 million over the next three years to step up efforts to produce its colourful bricks using sustainable materials instead of oil-based plastic. The investment will help Lego to reach a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2022 in terms of its production, as well as phase out single-use […]
Lego set to replace its plastic bricks with ones made from sustainable materials by end of the decade — Life & Soul Magazine
Costa Rica’s conservation map has grown more than 11,000 square kilometres during the last 10 years, according to environmental organisation Costa Rica por Siempre Association (ACRXS). More than 400 communities in Costa Rica have benefited from projects of ecological, economic and social impact over the last 10 years. To date, these represent more than $ 23 million […]
Costa Rica conservation map grows by more than 11,000sq km² during the last 10 years — Life & Soul Magazine
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