Keeping Green Ideas Simple and Down to Earth
Who doesn't long for fall and eventually winter? The winter months are filled with so much warmth, family, baked goods (yum!)....and colds. Ick. It is estimated that average adult suffers two to five colds per year. Wow. Sounds like a lot … [Read more...]
For several years now there have been on and off discussions and controversy surrounding the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA). It has been long known that BPA is an endocrine disruptor and dangerous for infants, children, and women who are … [Read more...]
As September is National Honey Month, it seemed an appropriate time to talk about the loveliness that is honey. When I first began keeping bees, I was clueless. I knew only that I enjoyed honey and the beautiful insects that created it. After … [Read more...]
Most people assume that purchasing from a farmers market automatically means it is more local than purchasing at a grocery store. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Some markets do not limit the source of the produce that farmers bring. … [Read more...]
When most Americans think of cheap food, we immediately think of fast food - drive thru style or boxed meals from a grocery store. It is often said that a family can eat more easily and inexpensively off that type of food than they can off … [Read more...]
On Sunday, in honor of the National Day of the Pedestrian, nine cities in Bolivia went car-free. All roads were shut off from car traffic for the majority of the day leaving the citizens of Bolivia to reclaim their streets. The goals were … [Read more...]
It seems everyone is undertaking green initiatives these days. Many corporations are now analyzing their operations and moving forward with a more sustainable approach. As a consumer, it is easier to feel good about a purchase decision (or an … [Read more...]
With the rise in popularity of urban farming, most people now know that space limitations don't necessarily have to limit what you're able to grow. For those who are space limited but want to take the plunge, there are many approaches to urban … [Read more...]
Soap is soap, right? Absolutely not. Just like any other product, what's in it or not makes all the difference. In fact, most commercial soap is not really soap at all, it's closer to a detergent. A common byproduct of the soap making … [Read more...]
Thanks to Michele Obama, there has been a bit of press lately about the idea of a food desert - an area where healthy, affordable food is hard to find. Most are located in minority communities in larger cities and are concerning as they serve as … [Read more...]
Do you enjoy crunching a fresh apple? How about eating almonds? It is said that every third bite of food we consume is dependent on bees and other pollinators. So what happens if the bee numbers continue to decline? Think about that for a … [Read more...]
One tenet of green living is eating in season, but who doesn't love a good tomato sauce in the middle of winter? Or some strawberry jam on toast on a cold morning? Food preservation and canning offer the opportunity to enjoy the pleasure … [Read more...]
Does package-free grocery shopping sound like green heaven? It may soon be possible for those living in Austin, Texas. … [Read more...]
