Hailey Marleau, Author at Setting Mind

Environment

How Regenerative Agriculture Can Make Your Food Greener

July 26, 2020

Farmers have been turning to practices such as “regenerative agriculture” – a process that rebuilds organic matter within the soil and increases the diversity of soil bacteria and microbes.

Environment

Germany Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic by 2021

July 12, 2020

In a victory for the environment, Germany's Cabinet has voted to ban the sale of single-use plastic in the country by July 3, 2021. This includes the sale of many single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plastic plates, cotton buds, straws, and styrofoam food containers.

Finding Context with Canadian Creative Director Sean Brown

June 15, 2020

Sean Brown has a knack for finding beauty and meaning in unlikely places, from houseplants to shipping containers. His mantra – finding context through process, research, and exploration has allowed him to break into the world of fashion and design with uniqueness, quality, and grace.

Architecture

Tiny Houses and Sustainability: How You Can Live Greener

May 29, 2020

Tiny houses are homes under 400 square feet and are specially constructed to be mobile, affordable and personal. Popular among environmentalists, minimalists, and retirees, tiny houses are becoming more common as housing prices continue to rise.

Space

Hubble Space Telescope Celebrates 30 Years in Space

May 15, 2020

Launched on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was the first major telescope to be placed in space. Its position in orbit around Earth allows it to take crystal-clear images of distant astronomical objects.