One of the top themes I am asked about in regards to a less waste/ Zero Waste lifestyle is trash cans/trash bags. People are curious about how to best make the transition from a large kitchen trash can to a smaller (or no trash can at all). I also get asked a lot about trash […]
With the start of February comes two weeks where everything is awash in red and pink, with heart and cupid motifs adorning everything from your local coffee shop to the workplace. Valentine’s Day is a major holiday event and cultural touchstone that so many people enjoy. Whether you have a special someone in your life […]
It may still be winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on your spring cleaning. After all, who wants to spend the warmer, sunnier months indoors scrubbing all day? Continuing from our theme last week, today we have some great non-edible uses for food scraps. Instead of tossing these small bits […]
The Super Bowl this year, Super Bowl 50, is supposed to be the most viewed television program ever. As a Colorado native and HUGE Broncos fan, you can guess that I’m excited about the upcoming big game. Now my family doesn’t actually own a TV so most games we listen to on the radio or […]
Part of living a healthy, green lifestyle is cooking and eating your own meals from whole foods. It feels good to make nutritious snacks and entrees, but most people create a surprising amount of waste when preparing foods. All those peelings, skins, and end pieces of your fruits and veggies add up, and there are […]
Growing up my Mom always had her Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving! I try my best to do the same so I can avoid any last minute stress of finding the perfect gift. Gift ideas get difficult the more concerned you become about sustainability, I’ve come up with a few ideas I hope you’ll love! – […]
This Labor Day weekend is the last hoorah before heading indoors to work and study all winter. Once over the heat hump of July and August, the cooler temperatures make it more bearable to be where the bears are: in the woods. Labor Day is one of the biggest camping holidays, so if you haven’t […]
Depending on your point of view, back to school planning can be either joyful or a little depressing. We get it. We don’t want to rush the end of summer, but it’s possible to savor and enjoy summer while also looking forward to fall. And from a certain perspective, getting things organized can be a […]
Cecil the lion’s barbaric killing has certainly been in the spotlight in recent weeks, and the sad story is shedding the spotlight on trophy hunting. In case you haven’t heard the story, in recent days the world was shaken to see a beloved Zimbabwe lion, Cecil, slaughtered for the pleasure of an American dentist trophy […]
For me, summer is about fresh food, warm sun, and wholesome fun. Savoring the garden harvest and frolicking in sunshine are enjoyable in themselves, but having a good time doesn’t always coincide so nicely with our environmental values. Toys ‘R’ Us is a big box of plastic-molded and battery-operated diversion. Big-boy toys gulp diesel. Eyes […]