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Orchid Art by Charles Hess

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Ecosystems must be kept intact – our survival depends on it

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 03/27/2018 by tlhess03/27/2018

We can support orchid conservation only if we are willing to support the entire ecosystem which sustains all life. Orchids are like any other life form — they require clean air, unpolluted water, nourishment and a place to live — … Continue reading →

Tagged agricultural practices, biodiversity, Conservation, sustainable living
Vegetarian food

Sustainability of the earth’s ecosystem begins on our dinner plate

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 02/05/2018 by tlhess02/28/2018

Adopting a plant-based diet offers a number of advantages, all of them important to the health of our planet, to the health of our bodies, and to the health of our pocketbooks.  How does a plant-based diet affect the health … Continue reading →

Tagged climate change, plant based diet, sustainable living
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Greenwashing – the latest consumer scam

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 09/03/2017 by tlhess10/21/2017

Those of us who want to practice conservation are always looking to spend our money wisely by purchasing eco-friendly products. This is trickier than one would think. Companies are doing everything possible to give themselves and their products a reputation … Continue reading →

Tagged sustainable living
The future is inn our hands

Conservation Awakening is on the Rise

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 05/01/2017 by tlhess05/18/2017

It is exciting to see the emergence of articles in business publications, showing at last a willingness to talk about a subject that until now has been strictly taboo.  The subject in question is, of course, the fact that our … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, deforestation, orchid, palm oil, rainforest, sustainable living

Conservation and sustainability can happen only by adopting a plant-based diet

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 04/25/2017 by tlhess04/25/2017

A person who follows a vegan diet uses 50% less CO2 9% as much oil 7.7% as much water 5.5% as much land compared to a meat eater.  

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Tagged Conservation, deforestation, plant based diet, sustainable living
plant-based-diet

The Future of Food – Plant based diet makes economic sense

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 09/29/2016 by tlhess03/25/2017

It turns out that plant-based food is good for both the environment and the economy. And then there is the very important factor of how a plant-based diet benefits our health. A healthier population means medical costs are lower – another benefit. … Continue reading →

Tagged Conservation, plant based diet, sustainable living
deforestation for palm oil

Saving the wild orchids – why location is the most important factor

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 02/01/2016 by tlhess03/24/2017

Preserving native habitat ensures survival of orchids in the wild Location, location, location. This is the mantra of real estate agents when they tell you how much you can get for your house when you’re selling, or how much you’ll … Continue reading →

Tagged deforestation, palm oil, plant based diet, sustainable living
champagne popping cork

A New Year’s Revolution – Let’s save the planet.

Orchid Art by Charles Hess Posted on 01/01/2016 by tlhess03/27/2017

Happy New Year to our orchid conservation readers! This is the year to focus on biodiversity and climate change. What a New Year’s Resolution (or Revolution) that would be! It is time to bring out the champagne and celebrate not … Continue reading →

Tagged deforestation, habitat, orchid, palm oil, plant based diet, sustainable living

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