Team Arch

Today, we are going outside to eat lunch! We have packed a blanket and lots of food to go and have fun!!

The Hawksbill turtle and in the last 30 years, the worldwide populations of hawksbill turtles have reduced by at least 80% as a consequence of accidental capture in fishing gears, nesting habitat degradation, coral reef damage and the illegal trade of hawksbill shells and products. Other human-led threats such as plastic pollution, climate...

Volunteering also strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities.

Ocean water has a load of salts and minerals in it as a result of all the rivers of the world carrying minute amounts of these minerals with them as they flow to the sea. Once in the sea these minerals will remain forever . The result being that the oceans of the world are salty. All this saltiness as a result of fresh water rivers flowing into...

Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a normal light bulb for about four hours.

Our corporate gifts to our South African clients and brokers are animal adoptions of endangered wildlife, instead of physical gifts.

My garden is a "wild" garden, specially planted to encourage wild bees and other wildlife to live in it. We have a wild hedgehog who uses our garden as a den, and we have wild bees who nest in our beehive. The flowers we have planted in our garden are specifically planted to attract and assist bees.

Hard to believe we are almost at the end of the challenge. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed seeing all the comments and ideas from others.

Spending time around trees can lower blood pressure and reduce stress-related hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Studies also show that living in areas with more green space can lead to lower levels of cortisol, reduced negative thoughts, and improved mood.

Fun Fact: About one-third of an average landfill is made up of packaging material.