We’re always trying to eat a little greener—choose organic, eat local, recycle, compost and cut back on food waste when we can. But what if we told you could drink greener with one easy swap. That’s right, it’s time to say bye-bye to your straws. With efforts like the #stopsuckingcampaign and Give a Sip, environmentally…
Here in the USA, people are busy making plans for their 4th of July events. This is undoubtedly the biggest and most extravagant summer holiday, and we as Americans like to celebrate it in a big way. In fact, we’re so into it that we’ll spend more than $7 billion on cookouts and fireworks on the…
One of the most common challenges I face as an eco-friendly interior designer is finding sustainable furniture from larger, more budget-friendly brands. However, I’ve noticed that with a little preparation and know-how, it’s easier to track down pieces that you can feel really good about. To learn more, click here.
The planet is growing more food than ever, and yet millions of people continue to starve worldwide. People are hungry everywhere — in the country, in the suburbs. But increasingly, one of the front lines in the war against hunger is in cities. As urban populations grow, more people find themselves in food deserts, areas…
Getting outside to move is always a good idea — even more so in the summer when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. Several studies have linked major health benefits like decreased anxiety, lower blood pressure, and higher levels of happiness to outdoor exposure — so now summer is the ideal time…
The Villages active-adult community that sprawls across Lake and Sumter counties will embark on a new project with an Orlando-based firm to create a working farm. To read more, click here.
In the past few years, the Urban Land Institute has recognized that integrating food and farming into urban, suburban and rural real estate development projects is a rapidly growing trend. In addition to creating a dynamic platform for food production, social engagement and education, farm-centric communities can also support more vibrant and just regional food…
Leaf Supply: A Guide to Keeping Happy House Plants is the perfect primer for anyone looking to take their houseplant game to the next level this spring. In this excerpt, authors (and serial plant addicts) Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan break down how to propagate a wide variety of plants to start an indoor jungle on the cheap. To read more,…
Living a healthy life also usually feels like living a pricy life. More often than not, opting for healthier food or lifestyle choices typically means sacrificing room in your wallet. No one wants to have to choose between balanced meals, exercising and enough moolah to pay the bills. Lucky for you, we have plenty of…
Lawn and garden watering jumps in the summer. Here’s how to save water and money at the same time. To read more, click here.