Many people believe that keeping old appliances is a form of recycling. But this is only half right. True, you’re not clogging up the landfills, but keeping the old stuff …
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When warmer summer temperatures cause lettuces, kale and spinach to bolt and grow bitter, it’s time to replace them with heat-loving, easy-to-grow Malabar spinach. Although not technically a spinach, Malabar …
Autumn is the optimal time to plant trees. As mundane as it may seem compared to solar panels and electric cars, planting trees is one of THE most powerful and …
Fall is for Tree Planting!—How to Plant a Tree READ MORE »
Have you noticed the numbers on the bottoms or sides of plastic containers, and wondered what they mean? A small number is placed on all plastic containers, usually transparent in …
What Do The Numbers on Plastic Containers Mean? READ MORE »
The average person in the United States consumes more than 45 gallons of bottled water per year, for a total of 60 billion water bottles a year. Nine out of …
Why You Should Quit Drinking Bottled Water for Good READ MORE »
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the state of the climate emergency in August 2021 was declared “a code red for humanity.” While the terrifying report …
The Time is NOW: 6 Things We Must Do About Climate Change READ MORE »
According to the mainstream media, Canola oil is “heart healthy” and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Unfortunately, much of what you hear in the mainstream …
There’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. …
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It is very possible to get most of the plastic out of your life—especially the disposable and single-use plastic. (Though durable goods like computers and car parts will be the …
If you juice carrots a few times a week, the pulp really adds up. Finding a good use for all that excess carrot-y goodness is always a challenge, and it’s …
Carrot Halwa – Spiced Carrot Pudding (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan) READ MORE »
Did you know that research shows that 97% of Americans have toxic sunscreen chemicals in their blood? Anything that you put on your skin can enter your bloodstream, and most …
Weeds are the bane of every gardener, especially as the days heat up and vacation season starts. But short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge …
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