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Earth5R's Community-Based Urban Gardening: Enhancing Biodiversity in Cities

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  Community-based Urban Gardening: A Solution to Urban Biodiversity Loss In the sprawling concrete jungles of modern cities, biodiversity is quietly vanishing. According to a 2019 report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), approximately one million species are at risk of extinction, many of them due to habitat loss caused by urbanization.  The importance of biodiversity in cities cannot be overstated. Healthy urban ecosystems contribute to cleaner air, reduce heat stress, and promote mental well-being. For example, researchers from the University of Exeter found that people living near green spaces experience lower levels of depression and anxiety, highlighting the direct link between biodiversity and public health.  This article aims to explore how community-based urban gardening can serve as a grassroots solution to preserve and enhance biodiversity. Through scientific evidence, real-world case studies, and ac...
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Earth5R’s Practical Steps to Urban Composting

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  Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, leaves, and paper into nutrient-rich soil. This decomposition process is driven by microorganisms, fungi, and insects, transforming waste into valuable compost that enhances soil quality. In this article we present you the Earth5R’s practical steps to urban composting. While composting is traditionally associated with rural or agricultural settings, it is equally important in urban environments where organic waste contributes significantly to municipal solid waste. In cities, food and garden waste make up a large portion of household and school-generated trash. When sent to landfills, organic waste decomposes anaerobically, releasing methane — a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Additionally, urban waste management systems are often overburdened, leading to pollution and increased landfill costs. Composting reduces waste, lowers emissions, and improves soil health, making...
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