We hear a lot about reducing our carbon footprints. What exactly does this mean? carbon footprints explained What is a carbon footprint? It’s a way to estimate the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions you generate. But, the key thing to know is that your footprint...
You may be hearing more these days about composting, which is essentially the “recycling” of food scraps and transformation into nutrient-rich soil. It’s great for the environment because it reduces food waste and keeps it out of the landfill. And,...
Americans generate a lot of trash–a whopping 292 million tons in 2018. What can you do to reduce waste? Go with reusable instead of disposable bags, buy in bulk to reduce excess packaging, be more proactive about recycling, etc. But sometimes, you can’t...
Composting—you might have seen a food scrap drop-off at a local farmer’s market or a garbage can labeled for composting at the Whole Foods store. It involves collecting your old food scraps to do…. what, exactly? And for what purpose? what is composting?...
It’s a fact: Americans create a LOT of trash. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2014, Americans generated 258 million tons of trash, also known as municipal solid waste (MSW). This translates to about 4.4 pounds of trash generated per...
Have you ever DIY'ed skincare? It can be fun to experiment and whip up your own skincare treatments, using all-natural ingredients found in your kitchen! more »
Soon, we'll be heading into the winter season. The dry winter air is likely a primary cause of dry skin. But, it can be caused by a lot of other conditions or reasons. What are they? more »
