Rather than tossing them (as I’ve previously done), I’ve been collecting old socks and sweaters with holes in them. After reading about the huge impact clothing has on our environment, I decided to fix the holes and keep the clothes. …
Read more💫 Spinning food waste into gold 🍲
According to a recent report from the EPA, “Food waste comprises about 24 percent of municipal solid waste in landfills.”
Happily, luckily, and gratefully, many cities and local organizations in Oregon have started curbside services to help turn food waste into compost. …
Read more🚿 Showers: Water is just the start ⚡
“Showers account for roughly 20 percent of total household water consumption. And water is just the start of it. Your shower burns energy, too. Just under half of a home’s hot water is used for showering.” …
Read more🥕 Eco hope 🌳
Sometimes good news is the balm we need to soothe our worries about climate change. …
Read more🥣 Making reuse a habit 🛍️
Here’s an easy way to always have a takeaway container with you when you go out to eat, plus a shopping bag for those unexpected trips to the store: …
Read more🪱 About the Worms…
Many of you know that I’ve developed a keen interest in creating good tilth for my garden this coming spring. I’m super jazzed about what I can do to foster a healthy biome in my own backyard.
Recently, I read how food waste contributes to global warming. … When I gave it some thought, I realized that I wanted to be part of the entire process of building good soil. I want that hands-on experience.
But how do you compost in the middle of winter? You build a worm farm! …
Read more🍝 Food waste & climate change
Did you know that food waste contributes to climate change? …
Read more👩🏽🎓 Fight climate change = Educate girls + eat less meat
“To fight climate change, OSU researchers push novel plan: Educate more girls, eat less meat.” …
Read more🌳 Climate wins 🏭
3 important climate wins you may not have heard about:
Read more🦉 Eco wisdom 👀
Seven nuggets of wisdom from 2023. …
Read more🥬 Keep your greens GREEN 🥗
We try to limit our use of one-time plastic containers, especially those hard plastic clamshells that contain various specialty greens and cherry tomatoes. We struggle with this because the food appears to remain fresh and in better condition longer in the plastic clamshells. Argh! …
Read more🚗 Drive below 65: Save energy + money 💵
Can you really save fuel by driving slower? Yes! …
Read more🪥 Noticing how we use water
How is it that so many of the regular tasks of life like washing our hands, brushing our teeth, showering, washing the dishes, and doing laundry involve water? …
Read more🛢️ Get your shift together (shifting away from fossil fuels) 🔥
“What if you knew you could be part of the solution to climate change—and that you could save money in the process?” …
Read moreWorld Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is observed on November 1st each year. It marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of veganism …
Read moreBreak Free from Plastic Pollution Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, recently worked with Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act …
Read more🥡 Reduce your food-related plastic waste 🧋 🍱
Trying to reduce your food-related plastic waste? Here are three approachable ideas. …
Read more✈️ Which climate change actions are most effective? 🥗 🔆
Although we would have preferred a little less judgment in the title, here’s an interesting article that debunks some common misperceptions about personal climate change action, and highlights high-impact actions. …
Read more🛀🏽 “Re-Solution” your personal care 🧴
Check out this UC Davis website for inspiration and tips: 18 Simple Things You Can Do About Climate Change. One doable action we found helpful…
Read more🏡 Green home improvement 🌳
Long lists can feel overwhelming, but perhaps you’ll find inspiration here to start with (see the post for practical suggestions). …
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