Nancy Loh, Author at marlo hydroponic skincare

sugarcane pulp & bamboo take on single-use plastic

Have you ever imagined getting takeout food from containers made of food? Well, it could be reality! Ok, perhaps we’re stretching the truth there… But, it is true that there is a new type of tableware made from bamboo and sugarcane byproduct. This innovative idea was...

ladybugs and hydroponics: 100% non-toxic pest control

hydroponics

You may be familiar with hydroponics, a method of growing plants in water, not soil. A key advantage is that without soil, there are no soil-borne pests to contend with – and no toxic chemical pesticides needed. If you do encounter pests, however, you can stay...

spotlight: phipps’ superstar green building

green architecture, sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in PIttsburgh, PA is one of the greenest buildings in the world. But don’t take it from just us – it stands apart in the eyes of many respected green organizations....

what can you do about dark spots on your skin?

beauty

Have you ever noticed dark spots appearing on your skin and wondered where they came from? Known as hyperpigmentation, these dark patches occur when there is excess production of melanin (or skin pigment). Also referred to as age spots or sun spots, they are most...

green roofs are great outdoor classrooms

green architecture, sustainability

Green roofs (or living roofs) are roofs with vegetation covering it, like plants, flowers, grass, and shrubs. The greenery is typically rooted in some type of growing medium with water (like soilless hydroponics), with a waterproofing layer below that provides...