Tires filled with rammed earth provide thick insulation and help the building withstand earthquakes, while also helping reduce waste in the community. When the building is finished, the tires will no longer be visible.
Unripe coffee beans growing at Plenitud Eco Farm in Las Marías, Puerto Rico. The mountains of Puerto Rico allow for perfect conditions for coffee growing. At Plenitud, farmers grow hundreds of other crops among their coffee plants instead of having a…