How to make vegetable broth with scraps to reduce food waste
Food waste is a major dilemma in today's world, and throwing out even vegetable scraps contributes to the problem....
The farm-to-food-bank movement rescues pandemic-related food waste
Farmers are burying onions, destroying tomatoes and grinding up heads of lettuce to return to the soil. Dairy workers...
How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen
Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries...
Tips for reducing food waste amid coronavirus
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are panic-buying groceries that may or may not be used before they...
Best practices for outdoor exercise during COVID-19
Now that states are starting to ease their lockdowns, outdoorsy and active people are eager to hit the trails or...
10 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually in 2020
With the majority of the country continuing to observe social distancing and shelter-in-place laws, families are...
Hitch is a reusable water bottle and coffee cup in one
Coffee is a popular start to the day for millions of people. There’s nothing quite like the scent of coffee wafting...
Bace presents Rotofarm, an automated garden for your kitchen
There’s never been a better time to grow your own herbs and veggies at home, but limited space is a common issue,...
Eco-friendly coffee range uses cork to reduce plastic waste
These days are filled with stress and anxiety, but it’s also time to take pleasure in the small joys of life...
Your guide to preserving, storing and canning food
If you’ve stepped foot in a grocery store or filled an Instacart recently, you know there are a variety of items...
Planning a low-water garden with expert Guy Banner
For those fortunate enough to have some outdoor space, gardening has become a top pandemic activity....
Should you make sourdough starter?
Because the pandemic has ushered in a back-to-the-kitchen movement, social media is filled with gorgeous, professional-looking...
How to cook dry beans
The time has come. You’ve cooked everything in the fridge, anything halfway palatable in the freezer and cupboard,...
PICO microgarden lets you grow anywhere from home to car
Indoor gardening offers all the same benefits as a garden in the ground outside. Namely, fresh food and a low...
15 ways to celebrate Earth Day 2020 at home
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. While every day is the perfect day to honor Mother Earth,...
COVID-19 and its effects on the environment
As SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus pathogen that causes the illness COVID-19, sweeps across the globe,...
How to make a mask with fabric to wear or donate
Crafters began making fabric masks when the public learned that COVID-19 was causing a major shortage of personal...
How to celebrate Earth Day virtually in 2020
With social distancing in full force this Earth Day, the 50th anniversary of this environmental movement is certainly...
Chef Mark Reinfeld opens a vegan culinary school in Colorado
If you’re interested in vegan food, you may already be familiar with Chef Mark Reinfeld. He was the founding...
LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from California’s landscape
Private college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved...
Natufia's hydroponic garden embraces farm-to-table eating
Farm-to-table is a practice that includes collecting food as close to the source as possible, therefore ensuring...
LEED Platinum Akademeia High School caters to millennials
When Medusa Group Architects was tasked to design a high school in Warsaw, the Polish interdisciplinary...
Orca Running offers a Social Distance Run
Since putting on its first race in 2014, Orca Running has grown to organize 25 road and trail races per year in...
Interactive maps show top 10 states for off-grid lifestyles
Homesteading was a way of life for generations while the world developed industrialization and created cities of...
Snazzy garden shed doubles as rainwater runoff solution
When most people think of a garden shed, they more than likely conjure up simple images of utilitarian boxes stored...
How to make Easter eggs using natural dyes
With Easter right around the corner and many activities canceled because of COVID-19, there’s no better time...
How to make milk alternatives at home
Milk alternatives have become a booming industry. More and more people are choosing plant-based milk alternatives...
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the first known U.S. case of an animal testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the...
How to stock a vegan pandemic pantry
As what used to be ordinary errands become brave forays into a coronavirus-paralyzed world, online grocery stores...
Where to order vegetable seeds online
My grandfather always liked to garden, but he ramped up his vegetable production during World War II. Many folks...