Ep 13. Household Nature
- Not Rated
- December 16, 2017
- 22 min
In season 2 episode 13 of Xploration Nature Knows Best, titled Household Nature, host Danni Washington explores how nature can inspire and inform our everyday lives at home.
The episode begins with a visit to a family in Florida who has turned their backyard into a mini-farm, complete with chickens, vegetable gardens, and a composting system. Danni speaks with the family about the benefits of keeping a mini-farm, from the fresher and healthier food it provides to the reduced carbon footprint.
Next, Danni visits a couple in California who have designed their home to be completely off the grid. They use solar panels to power the house, collect and filter rainwater for use, and grow their own food. Danni speaks with the couple about the challenges and rewards of living off the grid, and how it has improved their quality of life.
The episode then transitions to exploring ways in which technology is being inspired by nature. Danni visits a tech company in Los Angeles that has created a self-sustaining ecosystem in their office, complete with plants and small animals. The company’s CEO explains how studying nature has led them to create more efficient and sustainable products, such as a ventilation system that mimics the way ants build their homes.
Back in Florida, Danni visits a family who is using nature to create natural cleaning solutions for their home. They share their recipe for an oil-based cleaner that is safe for both people and the environment. Danni then heads to a local beach to collect materials for their next project: creating a natural air freshener with seashells and essential oils.
The episode concludes with a visit to a tiny home village in Oregon, where Danni meets with the community’s founder to discuss how the concept of minimalism and living with less can benefit both individuals and the planet. The community’s homes all use sustainable materials and are designed to have a smaller impact on the environment.
Overall, Household Nature showcases several innovative ways in which nature is being incorporated into our daily lives at home. From backyard farms to off-grid living to sustainable cleaning solutions, the episode offers a glimpse into how we can all make small changes that have a big impact on the environment.
