Lifestyle
How Climate Cafes Are Helping People Deal With Eco-Anxiety
Climate Cafes are popping up across the U.S. and abroad as a safe space for people to share and talk about climate-related feelings and eco-anxiety. Imagine entering a quiet cafe, grabbing a latte and a pastry, then sitting down at a table with a dozen other people to discuss your thoughts and feelings about climate […]
Why You Should Ditch Synthetic Loofahs for Good
Swapping out synthetic loofahs for more sustainable alternatives keeps waste to a minimum and harmful microplastics out of our oceans. There are tons of easy ways to generate less waste in your home. In the kitchen, you can swap plastic wrap for beeswax covers and compost food scraps instead of tossing them in the trash. […]
8 Sustainable Bathroom Products For a Spa-Inspired Oasis
From a dreamy bath soak and supremely soft organic cotton towels to a cozy bathrobe, turn your space into a spa-inspired oasis with these sustainable bathroom products. Having a space to escape and recharge is essential. I’ve made my bathroom my personal self-care sanctuary. It’s a place where I go to unplug, relax, and take […]
Introducing Our New Podcast Series: "A Little Green"
“A Little Green” is an eight-part podcast exploring our relationship with the environment and how we can each become climate leaders in our own communities. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Stitcher In the face of an escalating climate crisis, what does it mean to do our part? […]
DIY Wooden Plant Stand
Put your favorite houseplants on display with this easy, inexpensive DIY wooden plant stand. Alright, plant parents — this one is for you. Whether you’re the proud owner of a single snake plant or have monsteras, fiddle leaf figs, and parlor palms in every corner of your house, you know the benefits of these indoor […]
How To Be a Backyard Carbon Farmer
Healthy trees and soil can help capture carbon, but with climate change requiring global, systemic changes, the real reward is the impact of supporting a healthy community. I spend a lot of time thinking about trees. At my home, in Northern New Mexico, my wife and I often feel grateful that we have many — […]
How to Preserve Herbs, Flowers, and Fruit
Billions of pounds of food is unnecessarily wasted each year. Here’s how to preserve herbs, flowers, and fruit and turn them into delicious flavor bombs. Before you throw away those herbs wilting in your fridge, consider this: 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in America is wasted. Consumers contribute to that number in […]
6 Sustainable Travel Tips For Conscious Adventurers
Traveling is wonderful but carbon intensive. Lessen your environmental impact with these sustainable travel tips. Travel is one of life’s great privileges. And during the summer, when airbnbs and cabin rentals fill up months in advance and PTO notifications reading ‘at the beach’ are on the calendar, is the perfect time to get out of […]