This Is How You Know That Your Compost Is Officially Ready to Use
How do you know if your compost is ready? You'll know your compost pile is finished and ready to use with these several indicators.
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Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Turkey This Thanksgiving + Some of the Best on the Market
The turkey on your Thanksgiving table could be replaced with a plant-based option this year — here are a few of our favorites.
How to Build a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
Building your own DIY indoor compost bin is as easy as following a few simple steps and knowing how to balance your compostable materials.
What Is Bycatch? The Fishing Industry's Darkest Side Effect, Explained
Bycatch is the discarded sea animals who get caught in fishing nets and die as side effects of the commercial fishing industry.
How Emissions Testing Actually Works
Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.
Is Soap Bad for the Environment? Here's What You Should Know
Not sure if soap is bad for the environment? Bar soap, liquid soap, soap pods, and laundry soap all affect the environment in different ways.
Natural Ways to Kill Weeds in Grass
Weeds are one of the most troublesome and persistent problems in a garden and there are many natural ways to get rid of them, but what happens if those weeds are on your lawn, mixed in with your grass?
How to Prevent and Treat Styes — Naturally
Styles can be uncomfortable and unsightly; luckily, there are a number of effective natural remedies to get rid of them pretty quickly.
How to Use Compost as Fertilizer
Composting doesn’t just do wonders towards minimizing your overall waste, it can be used to turn your decomposed trash into one of the best natural fertilizers; and it’s free.
How Does Laundry Detergent Affect the Environment?
Laundry detergents have been a mainstay of modern American living for almost a century, and it’s only now that we are beginning to understand the environmental effects of these fragrant liquids.
What to Do With Old Pumpkins (Hint: They're Not Trash)
What can you do with old pumpkins? From composting to donating to zoos, there are endless options to keep them out of the landfill.
How to Get Rid of Weeds, Naturally
Toxic weed killers are almost worse than the problematic plants they have been brewed to destroy, but are the natural alternatives any more effective?
How to Relieve and Prevent Pregnancy Heartburn, Naturally
Pregnancy is no picnic, especially when heartburn rears its ugly head, but there are some natural ways to relieve the burn.
Here's the Breakdown of What It's Like to Compost in the Wintertime
Can you compost in cold weather? Winter temperatures, ice, and snow will definitely change the breakdown process within your at-home compost heap.
Here's Why There Are So Many Ladybugs in Your House During the Wintertime
What happens to ladybugs in the wintertime? There's a reason why the red and black bugs are commonly found indoors, when the temperatures start dropping.
Should Compost Have Flies?
Flies are assumed to be a natural part of the composting process by many, but are these little buggers actually necessary or are they just a nuisance?
Attention, Parents! These Toy Companies Are Taking a Stand Against Plastic
The toy industry wastes massive amounts of plastic, but these toy companies are taking a stand against the wasteful material and cutting back.
Does Indoor Compost Smell?
The bulk of your composting should probably be done outdoors, but if you have an apartment or it's the winter, you’ll need to start your compost indoors. The question is, will it smell?
What Are Snails Attracted to in the Garden?
As cute and innocuous as they seem, snails are pretty persistent garden pests, but what brings them out of the woodwork in the first place?
How to Get Rid of Mice the Natural Way Without Killing Them
Mice are one of the most prevalent pests found in human homes, but is there a way to get rid of them without having to resort to killing them?
Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?
Ever wonder why your dog is drawn to the noisiest toys? We asked an expert!
Indoor Gardening 101: How to Grow Veggies and Herbs In an Apartment
Growing fresh produce inside your home isn’t always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to facilitate it, even through the winter months.
Non-Toxic vs. Food-Safe: What's the Difference?
Non-toxic and food-safe are two different labels with distinctly different connotations, but are either or both of them are inedible?
How to Wash Reusable Grocery Bags
Reusable grocery bags are the first step in ridding the world of plastics once and for all, but how does one clean something that has become a necessity in the modern age?
When and How to Trim Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are some of the largest, most colorful blooms in a gardener’s palette, but did you know that they’re also one of the easiest flowers to care for?
How to Make Sure Your Morning Cup of Coffee Is 100 Percent Sustainable
Brew a totally sustainable cup of coffee by sourcing your coffee ethically, using plant-based milk, forgoing a straw, and using low-waste materials.
How Does a Zero-Waste Lifestyle Help the Environment?
Zero waste is a lifestyle concept that works by lowering an individual’s environmental impact as much as possible, but is this lifestyle change as effective as we’ve been led to believe?
How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
Finding the perfect pumpkin isn’t an exact science or anything, but selecting one that’s going to suit your purposes is rarely as easy as it seems.
Is Cleaning Vinegar the Same as White Vinegar?
Vinegar is one of the main tools in the green cleaning toolbox, but do you need a special kind of cleaning vinegar or will simple, white vinegar work just as well?
How to Unclog a Drain, Naturally
There are hundreds of harsh but effective products designed to clear a clogged drain, but did you know that the same result could be accomplished with far less caustic chemicals?
The Most Innovative Zero-Waste Laundry Detergents on the Market
There are so many innovative zero-waste laundry detergents out there.
7 Best Small Pets for Kids
These are the best small pets for your children, if your home can’t handle a bigger companion.
20 Zero-Waste Cooking Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen
These zero-waste cooking tips will make your kitchen even more sustainable.
Where to Buy Secondhand Furniture Online
Secondhand furniture is not only about style, it’s an important and practical way to recycle, but what happens if you don’t have a local thrift shop?
If You're Seeing an Influx of Stink Bugs in Your Home, Here's How to Get Rid of Them
Unfortunately, stink bugs are especially prevalent during the fall months, so here's how to get rid of stink bugs in a proper and effective manner.
Take a Virtual Tour of IKEA's New Sustainable Tiny Home
IKEA has designed and built a sustainable tiny home, and the space is available for free virtual tours online.
How Long Does Corn on the Cob Last? (And Does It Matter If It’s Cooked Vs. Uncooked?)
Just how long will corn on the cob stay fresh in your kitchen? Depends! Learn more.
Lego Replaces Plastic Bags With Paper Bags In Response to Children's Letters
Lego will replace the plastic bags used to package bricks with paper bags.
Back to School: Eco-Friendly School and Home Office Supplies
Here are eco-friendly supplies for back-to-school or your home office!
Seventh Generation Is Now Selling Zero-Waste, Powder-Based Cleaning Products
Seventh Generation, a widespread home cleaning company, is forgoing plastic for its latest line, Zero Plastic Homecare.
Worm Farming 101: How (and Why) to Get Started
If you want to know more about how to start a worm farm, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how it helps the planet, and how to build your own.
12 Reasons Gardening Is Good for You
You may have heard gardening is good for you — here’s why it is true.
Solar Panels 101: What to Know When Getting Started
New to a solar panel system? Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
Find Zero-Waste Stores in Your Area — See Our Faves!
Find local zero-waste stores in your community!
Are Concentrated Cleaning Refills the Future of Home Consumer Goods?
Concentrated cleaning refills from brands like Blueland, Elcove, and Cleancult are a new wave in the cleaning industry.
Here’s How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old Pillows
When it comes to household items, like pillows, it can be hard to know how to go the planet-friendly route for getting rid of them. Here’s how.
These Are Our Picks for Environmentally Friendly Cat Food
Looking for environmentally friendly cat food? Look no further!
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Learn how to get rid of fruit flies naturally!
Can Dogs Have Seasonal or Environmental Allergies?
Can your dogs have seasonal allergies to the environment like you do? They can!
8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Make use of your beer without drinking it with these zero-waste ideas!