If you’ve arrived at this blog, you’re probably aware of the plastic pollution problem so I won’t spend time discussing it. You can read recent news on that here, here and here. Instead, I’ll discuss changes we can make in our own lives. Individual choices may not seem like much in the face of this disaster but […]
How to Help with the N95 Mask Shortage
In the richest country in the world, health care workers have begun to run out of personal protective equipment. Some are asking volunteers to sew masks.
Lockdown Cooking: 7 Humble Dishes from Staples
During the coronavirus pandemic, the more dishes you can make with simple ingredients you have on hand, the fewer trips you’ll need to make to the store.
Hunkered Down During COVID-19? Make Something.
Millions of us will stay hunkered down at home during COVID-19, either out of necessity or precaution. Now seems like a great time to learn a new skill.
I’m Quitting Plastic. What Do I Do With My Plastic Stuff?
You’ve decided to wean yourself from single-use plastic. But what do you do with all of the plastic stuff you still have in your home?
Will the Coronavirus Kill the Zero-Waste Movement?
Should we abandon the low-waste lifestyle during the coronavirus outbreak, avoid reusables and choose single-use throwaway items?
How Does Recycling Work and Should I Bother?
What gets recycled? What doesn’t? Why does recycling differ from place to place? A waste management student reveals these mysteries and more!
How to Keep Caring
Asking the question, “How do I keep caring?” shows not that we don’t care about the planet but that we may not be caring adequately for ourselves.
Vegan Sourdough Pancakes
If you start a sourdough starter, you’ll want to find ways to use up the excess. These 5-ingredient vegan sourdough pancakes call for an entire cup of unfed sourdough starter.
Online Petitions Can Lead to Change
Filling in the few fields of an online petition seems like literally the least we can do. But combined with other actions, online petitions can work.
We All Need Good News and Here It Is
While the bad news on the environment has been very bad, the good news has been very good. If you’ve been feeling hopeless, here is some relief.
7 Staples I Stock at All Times
With these 7 basic staples on hand, I have the foundations for a variety of delicious, healthy dishes. When any of these run out, it’s time to shop.
7 Ways to Spot Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
We consumers want to do the right thing and marketers know this. Hence the vague language, fuzzy animals and other greenwashing tactics.
Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry
Wash dirty laundry in cold, use as few products as possible and hang to dry. You’ll save money and your clothes will last longer.