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We've talked before about the trouble with biodegradable plastics , and a new study highlighted yet another issue with these plant-based plastic alternatives: in the landfill, biodegradable plastics break down and produce methane. Let's be honest here: how many people are really compo...
Ashley over at Make It Love It was tired of leaving her cell phone on the floor while it charged. The phone got grungy, and it was sort of an eyesore. She decided to get crafty and do something about it! Her solution? An upcycled cell phone charging station made from a plastic bottle....
Of course, you don't want to spend all of that time and energy cleaning your house only to cover it in toxic chemicals. Conventional cleaning supplies are full of nasty ingredients that aren't healthy for you or for the planet. Green cleaners are pretty pricey, and you can't really be...
It is officially sweater season, but what do you do when your sweater stash runneth over? Don't despair! You can use your crafty skills to turn a shrunken sweater into all sorts of fun, cold-weather gear. Here are some crafty projects to turn those old sweaters into something that you...
Growing food in small spaces can be tough, but it's by no means off the table. By making use of vertical space, you can maximize your garden's capacity, even if all that you have to work with is a balcony or windowsill. I've run across a few beautiful examples of vertical gardening in...
Yes, we need to make big changes if we're going to reverse this environmental crisis, but we all have to start somewhere. I'm a big believer in small changes, because it's better to jump in and do what you can than let yourself get overwhelmed and decide it's just too much to take on....
Don't you just love hearing about kids who are making a difference? A couple of weeks ago, we ran across 9-year-old Hannah knitting Hats for Hunger , and just the other day I stumbled upon the story of Katie Stagliano, a South Carolina girl who's been growing veggies to feed the homel...
I attempted this and failed miserably. Not to say that it doesn’t work, as many say that it does. But I will list my process for all to see, to learn from, and hopefully some will critique me. I would love to make it work. I cut a 55 gallon plastic drum into three large rings. The bot...
