It’s a known fact that humans outlive most animals. But tortoises are definitely an exception, and one of them was actually able to reach the ripe age of 187. 

In summer 2018, authorities from the Australian city of Kwinana installed a new filtration system in the Henley Reserve. This system is unbelievably simple. Both the government and the citizens quickly saw the benefits of using it, and they are as content as can be.

It consists of a net placed on the outlet of a drainage pipe that helps to capture debris and keep the environment protected from contamination.

The pipes drain water from residential areas to natural areas. The trash and litter from those places can be overwhelming and be harmful to the environment. Furthermore, this trash is usually washed away by heavy rains which pulls it all down to the drainage systems.


The city authorities started by installing two nets and were surprised at the results, as their new filtration system managed to catch over 800 pounds of garbage within some weeks.

So, it's been decided to install those litter “traps” all over the city and minimize the pollution to the wildlife and surrounding environment. Although the installation and the manufacture of these nets cost money (approximately $10,000 each), the overall system is still quite profitable as they provide significant cost savings going forward. For instance, they now save on the labor costs they previously had to pay for people that would collect all the litter manually.


When the nets get full, they're then lifted, and the trash is put into special collecting trucks and transported to a trash-sorting center. There, it all gets divided into non-recyclable and recyclable material, which then move on for further processing.





The nets are then put back on the drainage outlets and continue doing their work.


The new filtration system proves that small things matter. Focusing on them can have a significant and positive impact on our environment and humanity in general.

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An initiative that began as a side job has become an active attempt in helping the environment. Hailing from Paraiba, Brazil, Amarildo Silva wanted to find ways to add some money to his cashier income. Seeing that there was plenty of useless waste on the street, he came up with the idea of repurposing old tires.

Whenever he has free time, Amarildo collects discarded tires, and gives them a new life by transforming them into special animal beds. He has already sold more than 500 pieces to date. He mostly delivers inside Brazil but his efforts have become so popular, he already has orders from Europe, North America and Asia.

Aside from the animal beds, he also added flowerpots and recycling containers to his portfolio of creations. His works has become so popular that he is now being asked to speak to young people in different public schools.

Amarildo Silva lives in Paraiba, Brazil. He has found a way to help the environment while creating something animals will love.He collects as many old, discarded tires as he can.
He then repurposes the tires into something so useful, you’ll wonder why no one has thought of it before.
He makes animal beds with different designs so that each one is unique.
He also adds a circular mattress for additional comfort.The results? These colorful and attractive sleeping animal beds.
Here’s a bunch of them.
Meet some of the furbabies who have enjoyed his creations. Here’s Bella.
This one’s Baruck.This one’s Bidu and his friend.
These are the twins, Aylla and Lua.
This adorable one is Luna.
This playful one right here is Mimoza.Aren’t they just adorable?
But there’s more.
Here’s his version of a Christmas tree.
He also makes flowerpots.
You can also go for the garbage cans.Even a sofa!
His works has become so popular that he is now being asked to speak to young people in different public schools.
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Moving from one country to another takes a considerable effort and can be pretty overwhelming. Fortunately for Lisa M. Ca, who moved from Germany to Michigan, she had plenty to keep her occupied. The diverse bird population in Macomb County, Michigan was enough to keep the homesickness at bay.

The area where she moved has a wide variety of birds, and some of the species she would see were Cardinals, Redbreasted Nuthatches, Blue Jays and so many more. These different kinds of birds inspired her to observe, study and get to know them, so she decided to dedicate a Tumblr solely to her little friends. In order to do this, she needed something that would allow her to get close and personal without scaring them off.

Amidst her camera research, she found a mechanism called Bird Photo Booth, a motion-activated wireless bird feeder that allows the owner to study the birds that come near it without making them fly away.
She grew a considerable following and created quite a large community of people who appreciate her work. Below you can take a look at 29 of our favorite picks, but if you want to see more don’t forget to visit Lisa’s Tumblr.






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