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Why is bamboo sustainable?
We have been eating and building with bamboo for thousands of years. However, the culinary and constructive uses that we give to this plant are not it's only virtues. Bamboo is one of the most sustainable plants on the planet. Technically speaking, bamboo is not a tree. In fact, bamboo is considered a type of grass and one of the most persistent and versatile grasses on earth. It grows exceptionally fast and can be made into anything, from homes to hosiery. It’s naturally renewable and requires little maintenance to farm. There are more than 1,400 different bamboo species, though the...
Waste Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Food Waste Waste Free Thanksgiving
Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Year's Americans throw away an estimated 5 million tons of food? Find out how to avoid this in your household!
Let’s talk about micro-plastics
Micro-plastic Plastic-free home
Researchers have been worried about the potential harms of micro-plastics for almost 20 years, but a world-first investigation has found that people are breathing in 100 times more micro-plastics in their homes than previously thought.
Eco-friendly actions for Fall
Eco-Friendly Fall Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Sustainable Lifestyle
Fall season is in full swing, and love it or hate it, there are a number of things which can be done to make sure you navigate the season while keeping your energy bills low and getting ready for winter in an eco-friendly and sustainable way!
Zero waste guide to Halloween
Zero Waste Zero waste parenting Zero Waste Tips
Did you know that waste rises more than 25% between Halloween and New Year’s Day? Here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate Halloween without creating to much scary waste for our planet.