The recent discovery of “plastiglomerates” on Trindade Island, a remote volcanic island off the Brazilian coast, has sent shockwaves through the scientific community due to its alarming environmental implications. Initially, scientists were perplexed by the presence of these unusual bluish-green rocks scattered across the island. Recognizing the urgency of understanding their composition and origin, geologists from the Federal University of Parana conducted rigorous chemical tests to unravel the mystery surrounding these plastic rocks.

The term “plastiglomerates” aptly captures the essence of these hybrid formations, highlighting the amalgamation of natural volcanic materials with synthetic plastics. This unprecedented discovery underscores the pervasive impact of human-made materials on even the most isolated and seemingly pristine environments. The existence of “plastiglomerates” on Trindade Island serves as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of plastic pollution, as these materials find their way into the most remote corners of the planet, disrupting ecosystems and leaving a permanent mark on the Earth’s geology.

From an environmental standpoint, the identification of “plastiglomerates” on Trindade Island raises concerns about the long-term consequences of plastic pollution and its potential to alter geological formations. The fact that synthetic materials have integrated with natural volcanic rocks highlights the lasting imprint of human activity on the planet. This discovery serves as a call to action, emphasizing the need for global efforts to mitigate plastic pollution and protect the Earth’s ecosystems from the far-reaching impact of human-made materials.

These days, I saw that many people who seemed to be interested in herb spirals, so, if done properly, they need little maintenance and can keep the herbs all around the year. Basically, the idea behind them is to get in a confined area as many different herbs as possible. The spiral and the subsequent height differences mean that you create a number of different environmental conditions which wouldn’t normally be possible in a small space. The small area also means that they are ideal for a little garden, therefore harvesting and watering is easy. How it works? Start from a spiral bed in which to plant, this is held together with a structure made of rock, brick or anything that can really absorb the heat of the sun during the day which in turn heats the soil. I searched some tutorials of “how to build”, and I selected more detailed one to show you. See below a video about “how to build” a herb spiral with rocks, straw, soil, herbs, and water.

http://youtu.be/HxGqUnHz-1A