The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.

The article presents an assessment of the implications of the use of traditional practices and belief systems on natural resource conservation, using a case of selected communities in Ghana (Fomena, Tepa, Tanoso, and Ejisu). The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative research approach to achieve the formulated objectives. A total of 208 (52 each) respondents were selected mainly by convenient and snowballing sampling techniques. Data were collected using both unstructured interview guides and questionnaires. The study revealed that taboos, totems, and customary practices are the major instruments used in the conservation and management of rivers in the study areas. However, it was realized that the traditional measures are challenged by the influence of western religion, education and modernity, increasing immigration resulting in a high number of foreigners, civilization and sometimes ignorance. The study recommends the traditional authorities, families as well as clergymen for people to appreciate the differences in African traditions and African religion should undertake that massive sensitization. Also, government or agencies (like the Environmental Protection Agency and the local assembly unit) responsible for taking care of the environment and its resources should incorporate the traditional measures in their policies and action plans toward natural or environmental resource conservation and management like water bodies.

Conventional plastics are deemed to be harmful to the health of the people, wildlife, and environment. Therefore, developing biodegradable plastics is needed because it is a better alternative to conventional plastics since they can be broken down through natural processes. This study investigates the effectiveness of eggshells and water hyacinth as one of the main components of biodegradable plastic. Three variations of biodegradable plastic were made in this study, one with 70% eggshell and 30% water hyacinth; the second one has 30% eggshell and 70% water hyacinth; and finally, 50% eggshell and 50% water hyacinth was recommended due to its poor plastic property. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was used for comparison. Experiments were conducted to test each of the biodegradable plastics’ durability, elasticity, ductility, and solubility. After analyzing the results, it suggests that there is a significant difference in durability, elasticity, and solubility but no significant difference in ductility. The results of this study also suggest that the biodegradable plastic with 30% eggshell and 70% water hyacinth has higher durability and elasticity while decreasing its solubility in water. In contrast, bioplastic with 70% eggshell and 30% water hyacinth has lower durability, elasticity, and higher ductility and solubility. Finally, the bioplastic with 50% eggshell and 50% water hyacinth has the least durability and moderate elasticity, ductility, and solubility.

The use of charcoal has become a traditional part of the life of the Filipino people. However, there is always a widespread belief that the manufacturing of charcoal is completely unsustainable, damaging the environment and the lives of the people. By turning waste materials—primarily banana peelings—into charcoal, this study hopes to address these environmental problems by determining if they can replace traditional charcoal. The goal of the study is to compare commercial charcoal and banana peel charcoal in order to determine which is more advantageous, secure, and sustainable for both humans and the environment. Aside from that, this study also aimed to compare other variables like (1) longevity of burning, (2) longevity of cooking food, and (3) ash production. The banana peel briquettes were manufactured using various amounts and percentages of banana peels, wet paper, and sawdust, which served as an independent variable that influenced the quality of the briquette. The researchers followed the processes of sun drying, crushing, mixing, and molding. The material was formed into balls and allowed to dry for seven days prior to testing. After rigorous testing, the researchers came to the conclusion that banana charcoal would be a good substitute for commercial charcoal.

Due to the rapidly growing population of China and Nigeria, a top government objective is ensuring food security. Dietary security is the ideal in which everyone has physical, social, and economic access to adequate requirements and food preferences for a healthy and active life, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States (1). The differences and similarities in reforms regarding agricultural policies, programs, and structure of Chinese and Nigerian nations are discussed and analyzed. This study also correlates the findings between the two countries. It investigates, enhances, and deepens the understanding of various reforms in the countries. Its strengths, weaknesses, and impacts on agricultural production were also appraised; a conclusion and recommendations were drawn as a result. The data source method was purely secondary, and the theoretical modernization framework was adopted to deepen the understanding of the social edifice.