10 Wine Cork Crafts for Cute Ways to Recycle and Reduce Waste
We celebrated the winter holidays not long ago and you probably enjoyed a few bottles of wine and bubbly with your family and friends. But where did the wine corks end up? Hopefully, you didn’t just throw them away, seeing the many wine cork crafts available for you to try. Apparently, estimates show that around […]
Continue readingGreen Baby Care: Cloth vs Disposable Diapers, Which Is Better?
Cloth vs disposable diapers: The great debate that has parents and experts weighing in ever since modern time gave us the gift of disposable diaper. But is one really better for baby and the environment than the other? Many parents are unsure of how to proceed. Should they worry about potential chemicals in disposable diapers? […]
Continue readingHow to Install and Use a Solar Shower Bag for a More Eco-Friendly Wash
Are you a big camper? Or do you sail a lot? Either way, you’re probably not thrilled about the idea of going for days with a proper scrub. Bathing in cold creeks is an equally unattractive alternative for many, so a solar shower bag is probably the best option. Those who have used this handy bathing […]
Continue readingBokashi Composting 101: How to Ferment Your Waste into Natural Fertilizer
The topic of bokashi composting has seen quite traction among environmentally conscious people. But what is it exactly and how is it better than any other kind of composting, such as worm composting? Bokashi is an interesting waste management method that attracted the attention of few people at first, but more and more want to […]
Continue readingWhat Is Planned Obsolescence and How to Fight It: Reduce Your Waste
We’ve all had this happen to us. You buy something that works perfectly fine and in the second the warranty runs out, the product just breaks down. Don’t you just hate when that happens? What about the new smartphone you bought that doesn’t work anymore with your old charger? Whether we believe it or not, […]
Continue readingHow to Reuse and Recycle Bread Bags in Practical and Creative Ways
Baking your own bread is not something we all have time to do. It’s not that big of a deal, except the fact that buying your bread – whether in bun or loaf form – from bakeries or supermarkets leaves you with a mass of leftover bread bags. For the ones trying to live green, […]
Continue readingWater Recycling 101: How to Do It, Water Waste Facts and Tips
One would thing that water is not a scarce resource on a planet covered 97% in it, but the fact is that only a small portion of that water can be used for drinking. That is why water recycling is one of the most important forms of recycling that all of us should practice if […]
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Plastic Bottle Recycling 101: Useful Facts and Ideas to Apply
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to plastic bottles. The good news is that most of them are 100 percent recyclable. The bad news is that plastic bottle recycling in the U.S. could be a lot better. Most of plastic jugs and bottles don’t end up in recycling facilities, but in landfills […]
Continue readingUsing Disposable Cups? Paper vs Plastic: What to Choose for a Lower Impact
Disposable cups have become quite ubiquitous since their debut in the early years of the 20th century – and they have also come a long way to reach the modern cups we’re all used to. At the same time, both paper and plastic cups come in handy when it comes to the convenience of drinking […]
Continue reading10 Eco Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas for a Lower Impact on the Environment
‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s all about giving and receiving, but finding the right gift for loved ones is only half the trouble. Whether you will offer a DIY or store-bought gift, you’re still left with the dilemma of what to wrap it up in. And after you’ve been doing so great green […]
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