Etopia Sustainable Communities
Sustainable living is more than recycling & Second Life is more than gaming.
Microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters in size, have become a significant concern for the marine environment. They can originate from a variety of sources. Breakdown of larger plastic items, microbeads used in personal care products, and fibers from synthetic clothing are just some examples. Microplastics have a significant impact (more…)
Earth Day is more than a day of awareness for our community. It’s our birthday; the day we created our virtual experience in Second Life. Don’t miss out on the fun. Join us for music, a gift hunt, discussions, a bowling tournament, tours, and more. Schedule *** THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 7pm SLT – DJ Dani (more…)
Each year since 1970 Earth Day has been a way to raise awareness of the need for humans to care for our non-human relations. That might sound a little hokey, but research has shown that As climate threats continue to grow their impacts become ever-present in our lives there are many who argue that the (more…)
Zimbabwe has dealt with recurring droughts and destructive floods for decades. But farmers there are adapting to the changing climate by implementing rainwater harvesting strategies. These same low-cost, scalable methods can be used to reduce the impact of droughts and floods by large- and small-scale farmers in the US. Homegrown Harvesting Efforts Since the devastating (more…)