Why plants in the office are good for you
They clean the air and beautify the environment. But they also help reduce stress and increase productivity.
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Dog boarding schools: what they are and how much they cost
Widespread in Lombardy and the Rome area, requests for four-legged friends are innumerable. It functions just like a daycare center, including meals and nap time. And the dogs socialize and have fun, improving their behavior.
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E-cigarettes are not harmless
There are pros and cons, but one thing is certain: they contain 132 dangerous substances that can damage the heart and lungs. Especially if you become a dual smoker.
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Olga: From beautician to edelweiss grower
After years of working amidst the odors and scents of chemicals, she's now the princess of edelweiss in Val di Sole. She's opened her own certified organic cosmetics company, also growing mallow and arnica. And pursuing her love for her valleys.
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Foodbusters: Volunteers who recover wasted food at events
Corporate conventions, graduation parties, first communions: wherever there's an event, a third of the food ends up in the garbage. And instead, it could end up in soup kitchens.
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Carbon gazebos for gardens and terraces
They're shaped like jellyfish and sea urchins. With just one thread, you can create a work of architecture.
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Where do you throw away pens, pencils, and markers?
Never in plastic. Pens and pencils should be thrown in the organic waste bin. The same goes for markers.
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In Piacenza, a nursery and home for the elderly where grandparents and children live together
They play, draw, read. And they keep each other company. This way, the elderly reawaken their memories and feel useful. And the children listen to stories that captivate them.
How to plant a tree
Remember that trees can't be planted however and wherever we want. There are also condominium and zoning regulations. Upon arrival, check that the tree has no broken branches or cuts on the trunk.
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Cell phones do not cause cancer
The conclusion comes from the largest study on the topic, commissioned by the World Health Organization
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Gattolandia in Monza: where abandoned cats find new homes.
So far, over two thousand cats have been adopted thanks to the Lombardy association. All of them destined for a tragic end.
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Aluminum in the Kitchen: When It Can Be Harmful
In healthy individuals, aluminum use poses no problems: it is excreted from the body very quickly. However, children under 3 years old, pregnant women, and the elderly need to be extra careful. Tips for safe aluminum use
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Bed&Tree: How to Stay in the Trees
Twenty beds in wooden cabins, where you can spend a few nights immersed in the splendid setting of the Adventure Park in the Dauni Mountains. Let yourself be a little child again.
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The most beautiful murals in Italian cities
Some are anti-smog. They're made with a special paint, Airlite, created by an Italian, that acts like a tree in a forest.
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Late Summer Flowers: The 10 Most Beautiful
From the beautiful Indian lilac to hydrangeas, ten flowers for those who don't want to sacrifice beauty even in autumn. Looking for a unique and truly spectacular flower? Choose the hibiscus, Blue Chiffon variety. The strangest flower? The angel's trumpet.
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Swine fever: what it is and what damage it causes
Cases in Italy. The greatest threats come from Africa, China, and Eastern Europe. There are no threats to human health, but the disease is devastating for pigs and wild boars.
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Dying is the essence of life (James Hillman)
The extraordinary testimony of a great philosopher and psychoanalyst who explains how not to waste even the last moment of existence
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Valentina, a blogger from Mantua who travels miles in a wheelchair to discover accessible Italy.
On her blog, Pepitosa in carrozza, 36-year-old Valentina Tomirotti from Mantua reviews cities and tourist itineraries that are accessible to people with disabilities. She does this to raise awareness about accessible and inclusive tourism.
Adopt a cow to support livestock farming
In Trentino Alto-Adige, you can help small farmers with just €60 a year. You'll receive authentic products and can visit ancient mountain pastures.
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The boat made with flip-flops and plastic bottles
It's called FlipFlopi Dhow. Built in Kenya with ten thousand tons of hard plastic. Made from waste.
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