We’re fully in the throes of Spring, and if all the chirping birds and blooming flowers remind you of itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose, then we’ve got some good news for you. While we can’t do much about the tree and grass pollen outside, allergy sufferers can find great relief with some thoughtful bedroom upgrades.
There’s more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere today than ever before.
As a result, heat is being trapped underneath and our climate is changing. Our global temperature has risen, our ocean currents have changed course, and our glaciers are melting at an increasing rate. It’s more carbon dioxide than the earth can naturally absorb.
“Carbon farming” is one of the ways responsible businesses can offset the impact of CO2 and boost agricultural yield organically at the same time.
Here at Shepherd’s Dream, natural wool bedding is only the beginning of our greener business. Continue reading for three ways our company and other environmentally-conscious farmers around the country are taking steps towards a smaller carbon footprint:
These are just a few of the many applications that fall under the carbon farming umbrella.
In the near future, we’ll dive deeper into this practice with a more comprehensive look at the methods described above. We’ll also take a look at other essential carbon farming techniques such as the use of shelter belts (wind screens), pollinator strips, riparian restoration, and the collecting of native seeds.
Check back soon and learn more about living in a new sustainable age. It’s happening right in your backyard!
In the meantime, be sure to check out our company philosophy and mission.
