More than just a popular seafood delicacy, oysters play a big role in global ocean health. Recycling oyster shells is important for future generations of oysters, helping to ensure not just a food source but also natural diversity and a healthy ecosystem. The small shellfish have a tremendous ecological value in making our waters healthier. As it feeds by pumping […]
Are you doing enough to keep your environmental footprint small? There may still be room for improvement. You can easily make a difference just by making minor adjustments to your daily habits. For example, did you know that something as simple as skipping the dishwasher’s drying cycle can reduce your energy consumption by 15 to 50 percent? The following infographic […]
Chances are that you don’t think much about which hair conditioner you use. Most people buy shampoo and conditioner together the same way they buy clothes washers and dryers. We choose the same product line within the same brand for both, usually based on the product that does the cleaning. But different products serving different purposes inevitably have different environmental […]
Let’s face it. Life can be stressful and even overwhelming at times. It is essential to develop restorative and rejuvenating practices to promote peace of mind and vitality. Simple breathing and meditation techniques can promote physical and mental well-being, allowing us to live more fulfilling lives. This can also help reduce our reliance on medications, which can have harmful side […]
If you’re anything like the average person, a trip to the mailbox yields more junk than personal letters. Each U.S. household receives an estimated 848 pieces of junk mail a year. Sure, you can send it straight to the recycling bin, but that feels wasteful, particularly when you consider that a huge portion of that mail is never even opened. […]
Recycling isn’t the same as it used to be. A few years ago, China accepted much of the world’s plastic, textile, and paper recycling. But in 2018, China tightened restrictions on what it would accept due to the high level of contaminated material sent by the U.S. Now, it’s time for the United States to take responsibility to recycle these […]
The winter is a wonderful time to make soup. Soup is so warm and nourishing after the excesses of the holidays. My family has always started eating winter soups early in the season with turkey soup made from the bones of the Thanksgiving turkey. Next, came the tradition of eating tortellini en brodo (tortellini in broth) on the day after […]
Before you leave home for a vacation, remember that your home still consumes energy when you’re away. From televisions to coffee makers, many appliances throughout your home continue to rack up the utility bill, even when you’re not using them. According to Save On Energy, the U.S. spends over $26 billion on wasted energy! While the journey to reduce your […]
Imagine a life where you do not have to go to the grocery store to buy food … ever. The only time you need to venture to the store is for a non-food product or for an indulgence like chocolate, ice cream, cheese, or whatever other cravings you have. This is the life that I currently live. I grow all […]
Those dreaming of a white Christmas may participate in the tradition of flocking — spraying the Christmas tree with a fake snow substance so it looks more like winter. But if you purchased a real Christmas tree this winter and decided to have it wear white after Labor Day, you’re going to be in for a surprise when it’s time […]