How to Recycle Everyday Items
The Basics of Recycling For a successful recycling program, it’s important for the participants to learn how to recycle. It’s up to us to follow the program guidelines and recycle the most products we possibly can.
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Fun, Cheap School Break Boredom Busters for Kids
School Break Boredom Busters Boredom Busters like the ones listed below are an affordable way to keep your kids busy. My mom, a daycare provider, has a great saying “If you don’t keep the kids busy, they’ll keep you busy.” It’s a mantra she says especially around the summer months when kids are out of… Read More Fun, Cheap School Break Boredom Busters for Kids
Worm Composting: Common Problems and Solutions
So you’ve started worm composting, but you’ve hit a few bumps in the road. Maybe all your worms died, or it’s starting to stink- what do you do? Throw everything out and give up? I certainly hope not. Worm composting is such a great composting solution for those who live in small spaces, rent or… Read More Worm Composting: Common Problems and Solutions
Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe with Food Scraps
Benefits of Homemade Vegetable Broth Bone stock has a ton of health benefits, but homemade vegetable broth can also do wonders for your health, especially if you’re on a plant-based diet. Broth is jam-packed with nutrients that are good for your health. It’s also eco-friendly because it consists food scraps that would be thrown away.… Read More Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe with Food Scraps
Vermicompost Basics: What to Feed Worms
Knowing what to feed worms or what not to feed them will make or break a worm bin. Vermicompost is an easy, efficient way to recycle food wastes into effective compost, especially if you live in a small space like apartments. When setting up your worm bin, it’s best to start with bedding. Bedding is… Read More Vermicompost Basics: What to Feed Worms
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Composting Basics: What to Compost
There are many factors in landscaping apart from getting experts like King Green. One of them is composting. When deciding what to compost, there are several factors to consider. What type of compost do you need? How big is your bin? What type of composting process do you use? The answers to these questions will… Read More Composting Basics: What to Compost
How to Compost in an Apartment
Apartment Composting Systems Options Have you ever wondered how to compost in an apartment? It seems impossible to practice sustainable apartment living in general, especially, if you don’t have a yard or own the property. For years, I lived in an apartment and I felt the same way, but then I came across a solution,… Read More How to Compost in an Apartment
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Compost Vs. Fertilizer: Which One is Better for your Garden
What’s the Difference? Compost vs. fertilizer? Is there any competition? I’m going to go out on a limb and say no. Not really. According to Peters Patio & Landscape, Compost is possibly one of the most underrated tools or a gardener’s toolbox. You can go to this site to see what the experts tell about… Read More Compost Vs. Fertilizer: Which One is Better for your Garden
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Environmental Charities to Support for a Better World
Support Environmental Causes for Random Acts of Kindness Week Environmental charities and random acts of kindness are near to my heart. This year to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness week, February 11-17, I decided to share my favorite environmental charities working to make a better world. The problems facing our planet should concern us all.… Read More Environmental Charities to Support for a Better World
Creative ways to reduce food waste
Food Waste Facts Learning to reduce food waste is one of the most important ways to save money on groceries. It’s a great idea for any budget because it accounts for about 25 percent of our household waste. The less food you waste the less you have to buy.