Strawberries are some of the best of summer’s bounty on their own, but pickling them adds a hit of acid that balances the sweetness and makes the fruit far more balanced and complex. “I took a canning and preserving class at Stone Barns Center, in New York’s Hudson Valley, hoping that I could then put…
Brush up against poison ivy leaves, and almost 90% of adults will develop an angry, red rash. Unsuspecting hikers, gardeners and campers regularly come across the plant in warmer months, but it’s also possible to encounter the toxin indirectly, like via your dog’s fur. To read more, click here.
Modern life, it seems, is oriented in favor of maximum convenience. But maximum convenience isn’t always the most sustainable way to live, and convenience tends to command a price premium. On a rapidly warming planet with finite and diminishing resources, choosing to live more sustainably, even at an individual level, can make a real difference…
As we continue to learn more about the potentially damaging ingredients in chemical sunscreens (namely oxybenzone, which has been shown to mimic hormones in the body, and retinyl palmitate, a skin irritant), it can be tempting to throw in the proverbial beach towel and make your own sunscreen with ingredients you know to be safe.…
When it comes to meeting your wellness goals, what do you do to press ahead? Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier to get your morning sweat in, taking a few minutes in the middle of the day to meditate, or reaching for a handful of nuts instead of an unhealthy snack, you’re finding ways…
This year, there’s been a lot of talk about the importance of beating plastic pollution so it doesn’t end up in our oceans. And it’s about time. But there’s another complex waste stream we interact with every day that deserves our attention: organic waste. To learn more, click here.
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…