I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Complete Compost Gardening GuideNow that you’re thinking about composting and which method is best for you, let’s talk about what exactly you are composting and what to do with it. It is important to get a balance of carbon-rich […]
Composting, Part 2
How to Make and Use ComposWhen it comes to choosing your own composting method, you must ask four questions: How much space do I have? What types of waste do I want to compost? How much of that waste do I produce? How much work do I want to put in? Just by answering these […]
Composting, Part 1
One really great way to reduce what you send to the landfill is to compost your food waste. Even if you don’t have a lot of space or need for composting, you should look to see what your city might offer or if you have friends that could use compost. If nothing else, you can […]
Shop Smart, Part 2
Okay, you’ve gone through the previous post and you still really, really, need to buy this item new. Or it’s food, and the previous post doesn’t apply (Used food? Eww. And good luck returning that borrowed food). Luckily, there are still more steps you can take to minimize the impact your shopping has on waste. […]
Reduce Your Trash
When it comes to saving the environment, a big factor is how much waste you produce. A popular heading I saw at this year’s State Fair was “Reduce Waste: If not you, who?” I grew up learning “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but it can be hard to implement into certain areas of our life. If you […]