E-statements, Another Step Toward Zero Waste
E-statements are a growing trend and this is one bandwagon we should all be happy to jump on.
Category: Environmental
The Road to Zero Waste: Plastic Bags
We live in a throwaway society where everything is made cheap and disposable in the name of “convenience” from plastic bags to paper cups, but all that convenience has a price. Landfills and stray...
The Benefits of Solar Energy
There are a lot of benefits of solar energy, and if you do it right, it’s surprisingly easy to start.
Ditch The Glitter
Don’t you just love glitter? I think we all love glitter. In fact for most crafters, their bloodstream is probably 90% glitter, because everything is better with glitter right? Unfortunately that lovely touch of...
Do It Yourself Insulation
When you hear the word insulation, rolls of that pink fiberglass stuff is usually what springs to mind in most people’s heads. It’s usually not something you hear in the same sentence as the...
Kindles Are Good for the Planet
I often see people downing the Kindle, talking about how much better traditional books are, and how Kindles just don’t have the magic of regular books. I’ve even seen people cheer when Kindle book...
Going Solar in NY – My First Solar Panel
A long-time goal of mine has been to live off the grid. I’m not there yet, but a few months ago, I took a big step toward realizing that dream. I bought my first...
What You Should Know About Cheese
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients in a package of cheese and seen the word “rennet,” you may be wondering exactly what that is.
Second Hand Stores Are Good for the Wallet and Good for the Earth
There are a few people I know who are embarrassed to admit they shop second hand. Apparently there’s some sort of stigma attached to shopping at second hand stores. But I think those who...
