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        Conserve Water The little things can make a big difference. Every time you turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth, you're...

Organic wastes, such as food waste and yard waste, make up 25% to 50% of what people throw away. While you may not be able to compost all of the organic waste you generate, composting can significantly cut down on your overall trash. 

        What is Sustainable Living   For every person to share a vision that involves experiencing a healthy and happy life within the fair utiliz...

          The thought of going more eco-friendly in your daily life may be something that has crossed your mind a few times. Some may be turned of...

        There are various health and economic benefits of buying locally grown food. For instance, it promotes food safety and supports the local ...

      Did you know that over 90% of conventionally farmed soils are thinning?  Soil erosion around the world is outpacing soil formation—which comp...

Although compostable and biodegradable are often used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing. 

        Fast facts:    The volume of clothing Americans throw away each year has doubled in the last 20 years, from 7 million to 14 million tons...

        Think back to the last time you cleaned up after a party. How many trash bags filled with napkins, plates, silverware, and cups did you to...

Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28 percent of what we throw away, and should be composted instead. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they take up space and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. 

Here's what to compost at home... 

        While both terms represent the breakdown of matter, the misunderstandings bred by their similarities tend to cause a lot of problems when ...

      Since ancient times, forests have been featured in countless tales and artworks as symbols of mystery and enchantment. The influence of fore...