Conservation
Earthship Biotecture: The Ultimate in Natural, Sustainable Building
Published on November 18th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
2 commentsAn Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials... Read More →
Published on November 18th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
2 commentsAn Earthship is a radically sustainable home made of recycled materials... Read More →
Published on November 17th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
While sitting around the family table, decorations are a focal point and significant detail putting the perfect finish touch on the dining experience. Place settings not only help guests find their seat, they create a welcoming, comforting moment not soon forgotten. Offer guests one of these 5 Earth friendly place settings they can take home and enjoy... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Ecocradle is the world’s first packaging material made from mushrooms. ... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The holidays are a great time for families and friends to come together and enjoy conversation and good times and your dinnerware can actually spark some great conversations about being eco-conscious. Here are some great eco-friendly dinnerware choices for those who are avid environmentalists or those just venturing in to the world of green living... Read More →
Published on November 14th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
3 commentsInstead of following main-stream modern yuppie advice I would suggest that you turn to your inner self and to your roots. Think what your grandma used to do. Of course in a fast-paced life you cannot weave your fabrics but there are many more little steps you could take to make sure your body, your wallet and your earth feel well... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsThe benefits of living off the grid can be very rewarding for those who are willing to make the adjustments. Now that we have lived off the grid for four years, the benefits of this lifestyle far outweigh any “comforts” that city life had to offer. We have completely embraced our way of life and the long term benefits that come from living off the grid... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Swales are a natural way of capturing rainwater... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
2 commentsI was a guest on Wisconsin's Public Radio's, The Joy Cardin Show, talking about cutting energy bill and saving money in the winter. The energy topic is very important to Wisconsinites as its average winter temperature in 2010 was 16.6 °F. So saving energy this winter is on everyone's mind as it means saving money. And especially in this slow economy, who wouldn't want to do everything they can to hold on to their had earned money, even if you don't live in Wisconsin? Here are some energy saving ideas... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
For some, frost season has arrived while others still have a little planning time to ready crops. Gardening season may have ended for some of the country, while the rest will enjoy planting and harvesting fall and winter crops so long as they stay protected from frost damage. Here are five simple ways to protect plants from frost... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
2 commentsSheet mulching is an easy way to prevent weeds from growing and enriches your soil at the same time... Read More →