It’s likely there’s a pesticide in the flowers you’re buying at the nursery or garden center. The plants have been grown with it in them to keep them free of pests during their growing stage and while they’re in the … Read More
Microplastics collected from the environment with the source’s organic matter removed.Credit: Oof.cc, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons We’re all well aware of microplastics and how they’re everywhere around the planet and how we’re eating them, unwillingly. But remember that … Read More
Plastics just keep breaking into smaller and smaller pieces. Credit: FlyD on Unsplash They don’t biodegrade. Plastics don’t biodegrade because the earth’s microorganisms evolved to only break apart organic molecules that have very specific chemical bonds, ones that are created … Read More
Yes we are. We’re having more extreme events, more often, and in locations that are unusual to have those sort of events, and at new times for them to occur. You likely have experienced one or more events in recent … Read More
Laundry detergent came in boxes for many, many years. Not the boxes lined with plastic. Just simple carboard. Throughout my life the detergent in them has been dry powdered. I’ve always recycled the boxes because they’re clean when empty. Plus, … Read More
Sure, there’s a climate cost for producing synthetic fibers. But there’s a climate cost for producing cotton, and for processing and transporting all fibers and finished products. In fact for everything we do and make. It’s not the fossil fuels … Read More
It seems so complicated and impossible to turn around climate change. But there is an extremely powerful answer. One that comes with multiple wonderful, strong benefits. It’s the soil When soil is full of the organic matter and life that … Read More
Yes, there ARE 100% plastic microfiber-free wool socks! But not many. I think wool socks are the best. And for all the reasons wool is such a good fiber to wear and such an environmentally-friendly fiber. Read this post for … Read More
Wool is one of the best fibers to use for clothing and other home textiles. It’s unparalleled in durability, comfort, utility, and recyclability. And most importantly, it’s a very eco-friendly fiber—if it’s grown the right way. And that way can … Read More
This page contains affiliate links Cotton has gotten a bad rap because of the growing practices involved. Yes, cotton has left a legacy of exhausted soils and poisoned water, air, and people. And this has led to the idea of … Read More
You may be letting beneficial insects take care of your pest problems, but there are a few (and pretty) steps you can take to boost and maintain their population in your landscape. (If you’re new to the subject read Let … Read More