Tag Archives: sustainability

Last week we brought you information on the concerns and statistics of single-use and plastic food storage containers.  This week, we’re happy to feature an interview with Bee’s Wrap.  These unique, and beautiful, reusable food storage options are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.   Thanks for taking some time to share with us about […]

Clean cleaning products?  What on Earth does that even mean?  Shouldn’t cleaning product, by default, be clean?  I’m sorry to tell you, my friends, that many cleaning products are anything but clean.  Sure, they’ll remove the grime from your bathroom and make the windows shine. But they come at a cost to your health, your […]

“Scoopin’ the loop” was the only amusement for adolescents in my rural Iowan hometown on Sunday nights in the summer. The “loop” was the uptown square, and to “scoop” it was to drive in endless circles (squares?) around it. Scoopin’ the loop was tailgating in motion. Teens borrowing their dad’s truck had a five-second window […]

Roaring flames, rare meat, and inebriation is how many Americans show their patriotism on 4th of July. Before the fireworks, be sure your backyard fire works in an ecological way. 1.) Grill gear Best to worst: solar, electric, propane, wood, charcoal Wood and carbonized wood (aka charcoal) are the worst fuel options for air quality […]

Have you heard of “Phantom Power”?  No, it’s not a new musical or a super-hero character.  You do probably have “Phantom Power” in your home right now! Phantom Power refers to the electricity going to an unused item that is still plugged in.  Most sources guesstimate that at least 10%  of the electricity in the average American […]

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