How “Conscious” Is Your Closet?

How “Conscious” Is Your Closet?

“If you want to change the world, there’s no better place to start than with the clothes on your back and the shoes on your feet.” So says Elizabeth L. Cline in her book, The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good (Penguin Random...
Make playgrounds, not tire piles

Make playgrounds, not tire piles

According to a U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association report, 71% of discarded tires are recycled to create rubberized asphalt, ground rubber products, and fuel. You may have seen some things made from ground rubber, such as playgrounds, athletic fields, running tracks,...
Summer Trash Tips

Summer Trash Tips

After the cool and rainy spring, it’s time to prepare for a warm and sunny summer! Warmer temperatures increase the decomposition rate of household waste, leading to stinky trash odors and unwanted pests. Here are some tips for managing your waste in the summer heat....
Hacks to extend the life of your electronics

Hacks to extend the life of your electronics

From smartphones and smart home devices to TVs and wearable technology, the average American home contains a staggering 30 separate pieces of consumer technology. For over 80% of Americans, smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become central to our home, school, and...
All ashore this summer?

All ashore this summer?

Do your summer plans include a trip to the river, lake, or ocean shore? Once there, you might fish, wade, swim, surf, or ski. After the sun goes down, you might enjoy a dinner of seafood or freshwater fish. Chances are, you will have so much fun, you won’t think much...
Make mowing “reel” easy!

Make mowing “reel” easy!

Tired of running out of gas for the lawn mower, dodging the cord on an electric mower, or waiting for a battery to recharge? You can save money, reduce air pollution, and enjoy the natural music of the outdoors with an environmentally friendly reel mower. Reel mowers...