Plastic Free Shampoo Zero waste shampoo was one of my latest zero waste swaps to make. In the area of beauty products, I’m about as low-maintenance as it gets. I bought my shampoo and conditioner in the largest containers available to save money, but it also greatly reduced my plastic usage. However, I started to… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: Zero Waste Shampoo
Switching to zero waste soap is one of the best things you can do for both your health and the environment. However, there are some things you should know before making the final decision and to make it a smooth swap. Liquid Soap vs. Bar Soap: Which is Better? Zero waste soap, more commonly known… Read More Zero Waste Swaps: How to Switch to Zero Waste Soap
In our family we go through a lot of plant labels in the garden. We’ve tried all kind of DIY plant labels, and here are some of our favorites.
No matter how big or small your space, wormless composting is possible. When making steps toward sustainable apartment living, I learned about composting with worms. I’m still a huge advocate of vermicomposting (composting with worms). The worms do all the work, you never really have to touch them, and the the DIY bins are super… Read More Wormless Composting: Apartment Composting Made Easy
Fan Blade Dragonfly Yard Art Got some fan blades from a broken ceiling fan? Don’t toss them just yet! You can give them a new life as a fan blade dragonfly! This past Christmas, I made dragonfly garden decor for my mother’s gift. She’s an avid gardener and she had seen them previously on Pinterest… Read More Fan Blade Dragonfly Yard Art
Favorite Recipes Featuring Local Food Not only is vegetable pasta healthy, but also it’s a great way to use a variety of vegetables either from the garden or leftover in the fridge. My mom and I spent the last few months, coming up with 12 recipes that feature local, seasonal food. We put those recipes… Read More Summer Vegetable Pasta Recipe from Excess Garden Vegetables
Effects of Consumerism on Society Ever since my aunt’s family moved into a tiny house, I had to get super creative in finding waste free Christmas gifts. I’m glad for this change because of all the effects consumerism has on society. If you’re interested in this article, then chances are I’m preaching to the choir.… Read More Waste Free Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men You might be thinking, why is a blog that talks about saving resource and environmental issues now talking about ideas for manly stocking stuffers? Here’s the thing: there is a gender gap when it comes to environmental issues. It’s simply not a manly thing to care about and that’s probably… Read More Manly Stocking Stuffers for an Eco-Friendly Christmas
What is Compost and Why Should We Teach Kids About It? Composting with kids is a simple way to start getting the whole family more involved in the gardening process. There are so many lessons to learn both in the garden and through the composting process. Round up the family and let’s get started! Composting… Read More All About Composting with Kids
Mason bee houses Mason bee houses are a great addition for any pollinator friendly yard. About a month ago, I celebrated my 26th birthday and wanted to also help make things for a community garden I’m helping plan. My mom had a great idea to make bird houses, butterfly houses and bee mason houses. The… Read More How to Help Bees with Mason Bee Houses