Archives for Eco-Tips

13 May 2013

How to Compost in the City

3 Comments Composting, Eco-Tips, Gardening, Guest Post
Photo Credit: Shawna Coronado.com City and suburban composting is definitely possible. All you need is a small yard area or even a balcony space. Above you see two rainbarrels and...
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25 Apr 2013

How to Grow an Organic Sunflower

3 Comments Eco-Tips, Gardening, Gardening Tips, Guest Post
Photo Credit: Shawna Coronado.com Of all the seeds I have ever placed in the ground, sunflower seeds are the most likely to produce, survive, and develop into astounding gorgeousness. They...
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09 Apr 2013

What Is The Difference Between Organic, Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO?

4 Comments Eco-Tips, Gardening, Gardening Tips, Guest Post
Sometimes the massive amount of labeling and non-GMO-labeling and plants and seeds and EVERYTHING in the green shopping market is one giant hot mess. Some mad scientist has opened up...
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12 Mar 2013

5 Tips to Keep Your Reusable Bags Germ-Free

3 Comments Eco-Tips, Guest Post
Photo Credit: Mr. T in DC via photopin cc A recent study conducted by researchers from George Mason University and the University of Pennsylvania has cast doubt on the safety...
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20 Dec 2012

11 Waste-Free and Green Holiday Season Ideas

No Comments Eco-Tips, Holidays, Reusables
Photo Credit Green Planet Parties Most people probably do not realize the amount of waste associated with the holidays or any sort of celebration for that matter. However, there are many simple,...
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23 Oct 2012

7 eco-friendly birthday party ideas & a green party banner

11 Comments Children, Eco-Tips, Holidays, Products, Reusables
I am not a big birthday party celebrating kinda gal, but for J.P, it was important to celebrate with family and friends for little E’s birthday a few weeks ago....
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11 Oct 2012

The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag

15 Comments Eco-Tips, Reuse
Plastics have only been around for about 150 years. The first manmade plastic was created by Alexander Parkes in 1862. Seeing as they haven’t been around for very long, no...
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09 Oct 2012

Do You Know What is in Your Bowl of Rice?

11 Comments Eat Healthier, Eco-Tips, Green Sisterhood, Guest Post
I do not normally consume large amounts of rice, but when the latest report from the Consumer Reports’ study revealed dangerous levels of arsenic in both rice and products containing rice,...
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