If you’re ready to turn your yard into a non-toxic oasis for both you and the critters who live nearby, these tactics will give you some ideas on where to get started!
GREEN LIVING
Changing how we do things – adopting eco-friendly habits – can make a huge impact on our environment and the sustainability of this planet. Green living means making subtle (or okay, sometimes drastic) changes in our lives.
There are so many small things that can collectively make a difference in our footprint on the earth. Green living efforts can include using less caustic cleaning materials, skipping single use plastic, and SO much more.
Eco-Friendly Habits that are Easy to Adopt: 66+ Small Changes to Make a Big Difference
Changing how we do things – adopting eco-friendly habits – can make a huge impact on our environment and the sustainability of this planet.
20+ Ways to Cut the Plastic Waste at Your Place (Recycling isn’t the Answer)
We’re being overrun with plastic. Recycling plastic is NOT the answer. It’s time to talk about how to reduce plastic use in our homes & offices.
Natural Weed Killers – 11 Ways to Kill Weeds Without Poison
Natural weed killers & other organic weed control methods can be hit or miss. Here’s what works (& what doesn’t) in the home garden.
5 Tips for Freezing Food in Mason Jars
Trying to avoid plastic? Freezing mason jars is a safe & easy method of storing food, making meals ahead of time or preserving produce – if it’s done right.
How to Freeze Food Without Plastic – 8+ Easy Tactics for Less Waste
In recent memory, the consumers’ go-to for freezing foods has been plastic. But now that we’ve discovered that BPA (bisphenol-A) comes with certain health risks (and now, whoops! its replacement, BPS, might be even more damaging!) lots of people are looking for alternatives.
How One Family Built Their Off-Grid Homestead Debt-Free And on a Budget
Dreaming of living off the grid? Read how one family achieved an off grid homestead WITHOUT going into debt! With a willingness to DIY, you can, too!
Tool Sharing: From Community Exchange to the Tool Library
Whether from a tool library or using a service that connects individuals, tool sharing makes sense economically and environmentally.
Reusable Snack Bags: An Eco-Friendly Food Wrap with Less Waste
These reusable snack bags are perfect for packing dry snacks for lunch or traveling. Looking for a more eco-friendly food wrap or reusable sandwich bag DIY?