Author: Al Skoropa

Folks, I couldn’t make this up…even in one of my most vivid dreams. NASA will pay private entities between $15,000 and $25,000 for between 1.8 and 18 ounces for dirt.  The catch?  The dirt has to be harvested on the moon.  Compare that to the “down to earth” prices of topsoil in your area! NASA… [Read More]

Even though the soil is one of the most easily-accessible renewable resources on our planet, we as humans don’t always leave a positive footprint on it. A drastic increase in population, construction, mining, and other industrial activities make our fertile soils less and less usable.  Since there’s already plenty of non-arable, infertile soils on Earth,… [Read More]

If you use water for plants, vegetation, gardens, lawns, or trees—you’ll want to read this. Plus, it makes for a great cocktail party conversation—whenever that starts again! You’ve heard about the Law of Unintended Consequences, right? That’s when you do something good for one reason and find out too late that it’s doing something else… [Read More]

Recycling has become a widespread practice in many households, and it has contributed a lot to help sustain our planet. But what about the construction and demolition waste (C&D waste)? Think about this: our old and outdated structures have generated a $4 billion demolition industry, which is a pretty significant number if you ask me…. [Read More]