Biofriendly Planet | For a Cooler Environment

National Estuaries Week returns to communities across the country from September 19 through 27, 2026. Volunteers head out to plant native grasses, clear debris from tidal...

Families gather and communities connect in the neighborhood park. Unfortunately, these green spaces can become dangerously hot during a heat wave, turning what should be a cooling refuge into a heat trap. The good news is you can help...

Trees are critical, living infrastructure that can transform how your projects perform under environmental stress. Urban tree canopies offer coverage with their leaves and branches, providing more shade and greenery throughout the cit...

Being green is all about adopting eco-friendly habits. The more eco-friendly actions you take on a daily basis, the lower your carbon footprint and ecological burden will be. If you’re looking to improve your life, and be a better environmental steward, try starting with these three habits.

Bamboo is generally considered as a very sustainable material. Why? Well, this is because it doesn’t take a lot of water to grow bamboo, nor does it require chemicals and pesticides. Bamboo grows very rapidly, especially in comparison to standard timber. In fact, some types of bamboo can grow up to three feet in a single day. Full maturity traditionally takes between three an...