24 Unique Gifts for Gardeners (2022)
Tending a garden can quickly grow from a hobby into a lifelong passion. That means the gardener in your life probably already owns a lot of the things they need, …
Make a Difference
The things we do at home to live sustainably just aren’t enough to protect our families from climate change, or toxic chemicals in our air, food and water. This is why every citizen should get involved with the eco-friendly causes that matter to you.
The Time is NOW: 6 Things We Must Do About Climate Change
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 …
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How Joining a Credit Union Can Help the Planet
These days, it’s almost impossible not to feel angry about the role that Wall Street and the Big Banks have had in defrauding customers, destroying the planet, evading taxes, and …
4 Powerful Ways To Be Eco-Friendly At The Office
The majority of our days is spent at work. Even so, a surprisingly small number of us think about the environmental impact of our office lifestyles on the planet. Although …
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10 Eco Friendly Travel Tips
Every summer, millions of people world-wide travel far from home to enjoy holidays, vacations and family visits. All this moving around uses a lot of resources and generates a lot …
Can Shopping Change the World?
Anne Lappé once said: “Every dollar we spend is a vote for how we want the world to be.” And, to a great extent, this is true—especially when it comes …
Why We Should All Eat More Locally Grown Food
Many regions have declared September “Local Food Month.” It’s not a national celebration yet, but let’s hope it doesn’t become one. Every month should be local food month, and here’s …
How to Keep Bayer Monsanto Out of Your Garden
It’s that exciting, hopeful time of year again: All the seed catalogs have arrived and it’s time to plan your garden and buy seeds. But what most gardeners don’t know …
Can Organic Farming Feed the World?
There are a lot of myths about our ability to “feed the world.” Many people think that without high-tech inputs like genetically engineered crops (GMOs), pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, we …
How Riding Your Bike Can Change the World
What’s not to love about a bike? It’s low-cost transportation powered by renewable energy, a low-impact exercise for almost everyone in the family to enjoy, and an essential ingredient to …
What is a GMO and Why Should You Care?
Did you know that over 70% of foods in your grocery store contain Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients? The most common foods that are genetically modified, or “engineered,” include corn, soy, …
13 Ways to Create a Sustainable Food System
With looming environmental problems that seriously threaten our continued comfort on this planet, “voting with our dollars” is simply not enough. Not that anyone ever said it was. But we …
