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How To Make Your Own Solar Food Dehydrator Taken with permission from GeoPathfinder Not everything can be eaten fresh. Some food may need to be stored for later consumption. Reducing the amount of energy you use for food storage will further shrink the carbon footprint that you have already reduced by eating locally, growing your food biologically,... read more
If you’re an urban gardener who’s despaired of finding enough space to grow even a tomato plant or two, “building” a garden with straw bales creates a whole new range of possibilities. Do you have rocky, uneven, or unyielding clay soil? Are you unable or unwilling to dig up a big plot of ground to prepare the soil for a garden? No problem! Is it difficult for you to stoop or bend to garden? With straw bales, you’ll be creating the biodegradable equivalent of a raised bed. Now imagine growing your plants in a mud-free, weed-free medium that turns to mulch after... read more
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time for getting together with family and friends. It means that summer is on its way, the kids are getting ready to finish school and neighborhood pools are officially opening. It’s also an ideal time to have an outdoor picnic or barbecue that supports your eco-lifestyle! Since most people have Memorial Monday off, the 3 day weekend leaves many options open for celebrating the holiday. One option that you should consider is learning how to have a green Memorial Day weekend. If you can make this weekend eco-friendly, then you... read more
Spring is the season for spring cleaning...getting ready for bathing suit season...and getting outside for a picnic! While you're dining al fresco, make sure you not only enjoy your natural environment but make sure you take care of it too. There are lots of things you can do to green your picnic and your picnic basket. Green Picnic Basket Supplies Reusable plates, cups, utensils: One huge source of waste at most picnics are the disposable plates and utensils. Green your picnic by going with reusable plates, cups, and, utensils. It's much more... read more
Recipes for Homemade Deodorant Basic Deodorant with Witch Hazel and Zinc Oxide 2 tsp. zinc-oxide powder 2/3 cup witch-hazel extract 2 tbsp. aloe-vera juice 30-40 drops essential oil(s) In a small bowl, stir the zinc-oxide powder into the witch-hazel extract, and add the aloe-vera juice and essential oil(s). Fill an 8-oz. dark-glass spray bottle with the fluid. (from A1 Natural Beauty) Very VERY Basic Homemade Deodorant with Baking Soda Wash cloth Baking soda Sprinkle some baking soda onto a damp wash cloth, and... read more
We all need stuff to clean ourselves. And sure, there are plenty of eco-products you can buy off the shelves, ranging from soaps and body wash to natural skin care. But if you're feeling crafty or if you really want to know exactly what your products are made of...trying making your own! Recipes for Homemade Skin Care There are a lot of great natural personal care products out there available on the shelves of your local health foods store, but sometimes it's nice to make your own stuff. What are you... read more
We all need stuff to clean our houses. And sure, there are plenty of eco-products you can buy off the shelves like various green household cleaners. But if you're feeling crafty or if you really want to know exactly what your products are made of...trying making your own! Russian ver.: Кроме того, Вам предоставляется идеальная возможность купить курительные смеси в Москве http://spice-moscow.blogspot.com/ по данному адресу, но наложенные платежи по умолчанию не предусмотрены. Товар не подлежит обязательной сертификации, но тем не менее его легальность... read more
So you want to switch to cloth pads but don't know where to start? Cloth menstrual pads have a number of benefits: environmental, health, and economic, but you can do your own research into that! What I'd like to convey here is how to make the switch and how to care for your pads. Choosing Your Pads There are a multitude of cloth menstrual pads on the market from work-at-home made to those manufactured by large companies. In my opinion, those of all-natural fibers are best. Not only are they healthier for your body (okay, so I'm not scientist, but common sense... read more
According to an article in the New York Times the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds during the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s a lot of extra “holiday cheer” for a person to gain in a one month period. With spring upon us and summer around the corner, are you looking to amp up your work out routine? Need some eco-inspiration? Read on to learn how to get your sweat on in a sustainable way. How to Green Your Exercise Routine You may not think that a few simple actions can help you lose weight and reduce your carbon footprint at the... read more
Fake Trees versus Real Trees: Which is greener? Know something? Add it here. How To Green Your Real Christmas Tree Get a living tree. Living Christmas trees can bring you plenty of holiday cheer and then bring cheer to your outside. If you're in Portland, OR, consider renting a live tree! The Original Living Christmas Tree Company provides full-size evergreen trees, along with pick up and delivery services. And if you're in San Francisco, you can order a living potted tree for $90. Then after the holidays, SF Environment (in partnership with Friends... read more
