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Should I try a CSA? 4 things you need to know

When you live in the city, searching for fresh produce can be a sadventure. Even if you have cash to blow at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, you’re not always guaranteed the cream of the crop when fruits and veggies have to travel all the way from the suburbs (or… Read more

Natural cleaner. Vinegar, baking soda, salt, lemon

4 eco-friendly cleaning products you can make yourself

Spring cleaning is probably on your to-do list right now, so heading to the store and picking up a few new cleaning products most likely is, too. The problem with using store-bought cleaners, however, is two-fold. First of all, you can never really know what the complicated ingredients on the… Read more

Empty toilet paper roll made into a planter

30 new ways to use your old stuff

With Earth Day coming up, we thought you should have a few fresh ideas on ways to upcycle stuff you probably already have lying around the house. Here are the best of the best reuse ideas, from toilet paper rolls to bubblewrap: Use toilet paper rolls to keep those messy… Read more

Kitten and dog lounging together

4 all-natural pet food recipes you can make at home

Even if you buy top-of-the-line grub for your four-legged friend, you can’t always ensure that its production was as good for the environment as the food is for your cat or dog. And even pet food companies that tout sustainable practices might be incorporating some ingredients that you wouldn’t really… Read more

4 ways to volunteer for a greener Earth

When you were a child, you probably knew it was Earth Day based on when you were required to plant a tree at school. As an adult, though, it’s easy to let this holiday pass you by without so much as a thought. That’s not to say you don’t care… Read more