It’s crucial to recognize that our consumption patterns have a significant impact on the environment. Every day nearly 80,000 acres of forests disappear from the face of the earth, and more than 20,000 tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean.
Depending on where you live, your food may travel a long distance before ending up in the supermarket where you drive to purchase it. Food miles, as well as driving, contribute to GHG emissions.
Before making new purchases, or renovating part of your home, it’s important to consider the impact you can have on the planet. By constructing an eco-friendly balcony garden you can actually begin to remedy some of these sustainability issues.
The visual below from Apartment Guide offers tips and tricks constructing an eco-friendly balcony garden.
