Clean Slate - the Practical Journal of Sustainable Living

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Clean Slate 83 - The Earth Issue

From crumbly compost to homemade paint, the earth beneath our feet has many treasures to offer.

In this final issue of our "elements" series, earth takes the spotlight as we learn about the rare earth elements found in home appliances, and the promise of biochar as a means of storing excess carbon.

We also find out how the WISE building was inspired by the rammed earth of the Alhambra palace, and how the best bread on earth might come from your own cob oven...