What if I told you that plants we consider “weeds” and not worth keeping around can actually be some of the most sustainable and nutritious foods you aren’t yet eating? Would you look at your lawn or neighbourhood greenspace the same way ever again? Well, it’s true! Lots of plants that people have designated as […]
The first day of Spring is a few days away. Life here in Colorado is deceiving this time of year. We’ve had temperatures in the 60s and 70s lately, trees are budding and flowers are blooming. Springtime in the Rockies, however, means SNOW! March and April are typically our wettest months of the year and […]
The United Nations-backed International Women’s Day 2016 was celebrated on March 8th, but there’s more to it than just paying lip service to the history of women making change in the world. It’s a day to consider what women can do going forward, to make a positive impact on society and the planet. This year’s […]
Spring is on its way, and for a lot of us, it can be an inspiring time to think about our eating habits and how we might try to improve them, or make them more eco-friendly. One option that has become trendy over the past few years is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). This model of […]
In our fast-paced modern lives, almost everything seems to be designed for convenience. Why make something the slow, traditional way or pay for a quality item when you can have the newest, easiest thing by just popping out to the store or having it delivered? We live in a culture which values ease of use, […]
Americans toss between 30-40% of our food every year! This accounts for millions of pounds of food waste, and the food being tossed is typically perfectly useable food. Some estimate that 4.5 pounds of food is thrown away each week per person in the US. So what is being thrown out and what can we […]
It may seem early to be thinking about gardening, with parts of the country still blanketed in snow and dealing with freezing temperatures, but mid- to late-February is actually an ideal time to plan out your green activities for the upcoming season. Especially in more Southerly States where the first Spring flowers are already starting […]
As firm believers in women taking their health and wellness choices into their own hands and learning how to make informed choices in their day-to-day lives about the products they use and the impact on themselves and the environment, we’d like to tackle a topic today that some might turn their noses up at. Even […]
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 […]