Grass weaving is an ancient folk craft that can be traced back to early Chinese history. The ancestors learned to use natural plant fibers such as bulrush, reeds and corn husks to weave practical ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With snow, ice, and negative temperatures in the forecast, there’s no question about it, you need to bring your animals inside when the weather gets this bitterly cold.

KYOTO — Straw craft artist Momoko Fujii took a piece of straw in her hand and carefully inspected it, noticing every bit of ...

Starbucks Japan has rolled out biodegradable straws made from a plant-based bioplastic, replacing its paper-based material ...

Adding a layer of straw or leaves on top of your compost pile helps create a cozy environment so microbes keep working through the winter.

Gardeners have knowledge of environmental and social topics and can have important influence on issues in our communities.

I have a million water bottles,” says one reviewer, “but the secret compartment of this one makes it my favorite!” ...

Clear water in wells and streams is additional proof that topsoil captures silt particles. If silt stayed in groundwater as ...

I assessed everything from insulation ability to straw comfortability to decide which water bottle deserves the coveted title ...

Biomedical materials are biomaterials that are manufactured or processed to be suitable for use as medical devices (or components thereof) and that are usually intended to be in long-term contact ...

The Portland Japanese Garden is protecting its trees with the art of ‘yukizuri’ which hasn’t been seen in the garden since the 1980s.

Now that winter is here and many cold and snowy days could be ahead, local organizations have provided tips to keep animals ...