What if you could make food waste disappear by throwing it into a hole in the ground and walking away? Introducing: Solar Digesters. …
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🥡 Reduce your food-related plastic waste 🧋 🍱
Trying to reduce your food-related plastic waste? Here are three approachable ideas. …
Read more🍽️ Start a tradition of Meatless Mondays
It can be good for your health and the health of our planet.
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