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Happy Friday! The upcoming holiday on Monday means we get to kick off a loooong (and much-needed) weekend. Have plans to head to the shore or mountains?
Make sure to lessen your carbon footprint this holiday weekend regardless of where you go. Here’s a few quick tips to stay sustainable:
Have you procrastinated planting your seedlings for your spring and summer garden?
If you’re looking for some easy shortcuts, check out some starter plants. Don’t run to Home Depot or Lowe’s – think small and support local farmers.
You’ll pump money back into the local economy, minimize the risk of pesticides (or god-forbid!) GMO crops. Although the GMO seeds are unlikely, (find out why you should “go small or go home” and see some awesome bonus photos, after the jump!)
The weather is warming up, and there’s a great reason to be excited.
Americans spend 90% of their time indoors.
Whether you (Find out more, after the jump!)
If you haven’t started seedlings yet for your spring & summer crops, it’s time to get started. First thing: which potting mix should you choose?
Although Miracle-Gro tends to dominate Home Depot & conventional ‘home’ stores, you may be supporting a scary brand. Miracle-gro has fertilizers and synthetic chemicals, criticized for not improving soil over the long term but instead leaching unnatural chemicals into streams and ponds.
(Find out more, after the jump!)
Spring is here and that means one thing: Time to clean the ish out of your house.
Want to truly make the switch to green cleaning? You don’t have to buy pricey ‘eco-brands’ for a green clean. Instead, stock up on pure, safe basics.
Here’s a short list of what to put in your cleaning cabinet: (Find out what to put in your kit, after the jump!)
Today is World Water Day 2013! In 1993 the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 World Day for Water.
Every year the UNGA focuses on a specific aspect of water conservation. This year the theme is water cooperation. From the UNGA ” (We) recognize that cooperation is essential to strike a balance between the different needs and priorities and share this precious resource equitably, using water as an instrument of peace. Promoting water cooperation implies an interdisciplinary approach bringing in cultural, educational and scientific factors, as well as religious, ethical, social, political, legal, institutional and economic dimensions.”
One important takeaway from this statement is that water is a shared resource. It is not ours to use as we please at anytime, and it shouldn’t be taken for granted. There. is.not.an.endless.supply.
By paying attention to our personal and family water usage all year we’re taking small steps to help the cause.
What can you do?
St. Patrick’s Day is so close we can taste the green beer. After making your Irish holiday more sustainable, it’s time to kick back and relax with a delicious treat. This vegan version of the shamrock smoothie will put those corn-syrup, ridiculously fat-packed shakes to shame.
Shameless Shamrock Smoothie:
Ever walk into a bathroom after someone had left it a little… smelly?
I’m not talking about that kind of smell. After all, we are all mammals. I’m talking the un-natural, flowery (or fruit) chemical-laden smell of an air freshener spray. Air fresheners are a billion dollar business and are linked to numerous health problems including: (find out more, after the jump!)
Hey readers, have any exciting spring or summer travel plans coming up?
If you’re flying and can manage it financially try to fly direct. Layovers in your itinerary can add miles to your carbon footprint. When you take one flight as opposed to hopping on a few to reach your final destination you’ll help save excess emissions. (Plus, you usually arrive feeling a little less frazzled and your luggage is less likely to go missing.)
When this just isn’t possible – financially or logistically (flying direct internationally is often tough) – be sure to be aware of your impact while vacationing.
Hosting a Super Bowl Bash on Sunday? Here’s quick tip that will save you money (and help out the environment!)
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