We all like to look good. It makes us feel good. It even makes others feel good. But fashion and textiles are produced more and more with synthetic fibers. They cost less. But are they the best choice for health, … Read More
When you have a pest insect infestation in your garden or landscape, there’s an army of predators ready to take them on. If you don’t kill them first. These predators are called ‘beneficial insects’. And they need two things to … Read More
We need to stop using synthetic fiber fabric. Just stop. We’re not shedding them into the environment only by washing them. It’s much worse than that. We shed microfibers by simply wearing them. We shed more microfibers by wearing them … Read More
There are three different ways you can significantly reduce the plastic microfiber pollution coming from your laundry. One is by using a washing machine filter to remove the microfibers from the wastewater from the washing machine. Another is by using … Read More
To help native bees and other pollinators we can plant flowers for nectar they need for energy and pollen for protein and other nutrients they need for egg laying and feeding their young. But equally important is their need for … Read More
It’s likely there’s a 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 … Read More
“Which flowers can I plant for the bees?” I hear it a lot. You really want to help the bees. All the pollinators are in decline. But you can help in a significant way with a pollinator garden. You need … Read More
Many of us want to plant some flowers that will save the bees. Planting a few good flowers helps a few bees, but we can do so much more to help the bees and other pollinators. Bees aren’t the only … Read More
You have items in your wardrobe that contain synthetic fibers. Do you love some of them so much and just can’t part with them…yet? That may leave you wondering how you can reduce the amount of microfibers you’re sending on … Read More
The clothing industry has been growing more rapidly than ever. “The average consumer bought 60% more clothes in 2014 than in 2000, but kept each garment for half as long.”(Source)And it’s still growing faster than population growth in the US. … Read More