It's Too Easy to Forget to Have Fun
The other morning I came across one of those posts on Facebook that is supposed to show you the better side of humanity. Lots of...
Sustainable Solutions
Discussions about how to live more sustainably
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- Oct 14, 2020
- 7 min
How Worms Will Save the Planet
Worms and composting are essential in creating balance in soil health and they could just save the planet.
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- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Why I Give a Crap About Poop
How choosing a sustainable septic system helped change how we live.
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- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
The 5+ Ws of Gardening
The amazing alliteration of planning and managing a sustainable vegetable garden.
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- Jul 10, 2020
- 3 min
Surviving a Hot Dry July
Using crafty diy solutions to keep the garden watered after a month without rain.
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- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
When a Lawn Isn't a Lawn
The challenges of transforming a lawn into a native plant oasis.
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- Jun 28, 2020
- 6 min
How Realistic is a Plastic Free July
The Plastic Free July movement is a great way encourage people to use less plastic. But going plastic free isn't for the faint of heart. The
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- Jun 28, 2020
- 5 min
What It Means To Live Sustainably
Choosing to live sustainably, even imperfectly, is better than doing nothing.
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- Jan 2, 2020
- 6 min
The Real Enemy of the Environment is Bad Product Design
To save this planet from excessive plastic waste, we need to look at product production as a circular process where nothing goes to waste.
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- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
What To Do With Old Stuff
Too many things are thrown away too easily. If we are to prevent this planet from drowning in waste, we need to find ways to recycle.
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- Nov 4, 2019
- 5 min
Our Obsession With Clothing Is Killing The Planet
From the fabric to the dyes to the factories, the way we make clothes today is incredibly toxic. We need to support sustainable fashion.
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- Jun 13, 2019
- 4 min
Plastic Bans Are Not Enough
If we are to really save this planet from our waste we need to take much more drastic measures.
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- Jul 13, 2018
- 7 min
How Much is Enough
How much do I need to do in my life to have an positive impact on the environment
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- Jan 29, 2018
- 4 min
Carrying Your Own Bag IS Better
Even though plastic bags can now be recycled, carrying reusable bags is still best for the environment.
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- Nov 23, 2017
- 3 min
Pushing a Rock Up a Hill
The challenge of being an environmentalist.
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- Jun 17, 2017
- 4 min
To Recycle or Not to Recycle
Understanding what can and can't be recycled is essential to solving our waste problems.
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- May 31, 2017
- 6 min
Rainwater is What Your Plants Really Want
Collecting or diverting rain water is just one way we can help the planet.
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- Apr 19, 2017
- 2 min
Party Balloons are NOT Festive
Party balloons are in the top ten types of trash found on beaches and in parks.
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- Apr 4, 2017
- 3 min
The Ubiquitous Coffee Cup
For the sake of the planet, we have to change how we drink coffee and tea.
There are many alternatives to fossil fuels. There are no alternatives to water.