“Dear Lord, where has my money gone?” You might ask this every month, only to repeat the cycle.

We’ve all been there and suffered the consequences of exceeding our budget.

But finally, a candle flickers in the dark. You can break free by unmasking 10 common ways of wasting money—and, more importantly, bring that to an end.

Ready to stop overspending for good? Here are our practical tips, no matter your income.

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We have all heard about the phrase reduce, reuse, and recycle. They symbolise the balance we should maintain with our environment—a balance that shields us from the harmful effects of waste.

The three Rs centre around minimising consumption and the use of resources in production. Also, to lower our energy demand and the waste we generate.

But first, let’s compare biodegradable and compostable. Our readers often ask about this.

Biodegradable materials are designed to break down naturally thanks to microorganisms. ‘Over time’ could mean weeks or centuries.

However, not every biodegradable material breaks down effectively in landfills, leaving harmful residues.

Compostable materials, on the other hand, promise to decompose within a specific time frame given the right temperature, moisture level, and oxygen conditions.

Besides, they leave a nutrient-rich compost that can be later used as a fertiliser with no toxic remnants. In short, they vanish without a trace.

Understanding compostables, let’s explore sustainability’s core principles.

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Would it be possible to transform barren, sun-baked deserts into lush oases teeming with life—all while generating clean energy?

This seemingly impossible feat might be a reality sooner rather than later.

A pioneering study from the Xi’an University of Technology has shown that industrial-scale solar farms in desert areas can actually improve soil quality, boost vegetation growth, and create a healthier microclimate.

So far, this challenges the common perception that huge solar parks destroy their surrounding ecosystems.

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