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    Wool IS an Eco-Friendly Fiber–You Just Need to Choose it Well

    December 26, 2023August 8, 2023 by Doreen Fogle
    Green pastoral scene with many grazing sheep and a man and a sheep dog looking out at them

    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

    Categories Oceans, Plastics, Soil, Water

    Septic Systems Keep Microfibers Out of the Environment, Right?

    April 24, 2023July 7, 2022 by Doreen Fogle
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    Think you’re safe having a septic system?  You’re probably thinking that all the microfibers your laundry releases into wastewater are below the ground, not going out to harm waterways and ultimately ocean life. That’s what I thought, too…until I looked … Read More

    Categories Oceans, Plastics, Soil, Water

    Looks Like the West is Still in a Drought-A Megadrought

    April 16, 2024January 20, 2021 by Doreen Fogle
    Photo of dry, cracked earth near waterway

    Looks Like the West is Still in a Megadrought To deal with drought, we must maximize the rain we get After a dry start to northern California’s rainy season we have finally gotten some rain. Ever since the drought that … Read More

    Categories Ecological Landscaping, Soil, Water

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