Bill Maynard, a leader in the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), talks to Earth911 about the ACGA Annual Conference, which takes place in Atlanta from September 13 to 16. You can register for the conference online. Maynard also explains the many resources available to community gardeners and how to get…
Earth911 Quiz #26: The Art of Land Restoration
We have the opportunity to bring several billion acres of desertified and depleted land back to its natural state. Increasingly understood by agriculture scientists, low-cost natural permaculture practices that replicate pre-industrial grazing and water management techniques offer us a world-changing opportunity. Once restored, these lands can even support ranching and…
Simple Ways To Green Your School, No Matter Its Colors
Yeah, the kids are going back to school! This can also lead to added stress for eco-minded parents and students. Just looking over the school supply list gives me the shakes! Hand sanitizer, baggies, paper towels, tissues, wipes, waste, waste, and more wasteful items that teachers are asking for. There…
Now Available: 6-Pack Rings Touted as Eco-Friendly & Safer for Wildlife
The folks who’ve been working to design an eco-friendly alternative to plastic six-pack rings are rolling their product onto store shelves. Eco Six Pack Rings (E6PR), are made with all-natural ingredients, including straw and wheat fiber, according to the company, which was founded last year. The full formula is not…
Earth911 Podcast, August 27, 2018: Sustainability in Your Ear
Join Evelyn Fielding Lopez and the Earth911 team to talk recycling, sustainable choices, and answers to your Earthling questions. This week: Earthlings shared how much time they spend each week on recycling, Earth911 writer Trey Granger explains clothing recycling, and we look at easy DIY relief remedies using essentials oils. Also,…
Considering a CSA? How To Pick One That Works for You
For the past decade, our household has been buying much of its food from subscription-oriented community-supported agriculture farms (CSAs), rather than supermarkets or even local farmers market. CSAs offer “shares” of the produce and other products they grow to local consumers. From June through October, we get vegetables from Waltham…
Earth911 Quiz #25: Recycling Changes Build Momentum
This week’s quiz challenges your knowledge of recent recycling changes in Asia and the U.S. recycling industry. These changes are reaching our neighborhoods, affecting what goes into curbside bins and where our recyclables end up. Thanks to our friends at Scrap Magazine for their ongoing coverage of these changes —…
Smokestorm Relief: What To Do During Smoke Pollution Events
Wildfires across Canada and the Western United States have plunged parts of the Pacific Northwest into a “smokestorm.” It’s the worst smoke pollution event on record in the region, according to University of Washington meteorology professor Cliff Mass. Here are a few tips for staying safe until the smoke passes. Source:…
Recycling Mystery: Mattresses
Mattresses are one of those common household items that can be a huge headache when recycling. Many thrift and secondhand stores don’t want them, and it can be tough to track down a recycling program that accepts them. That said, sending your used mattress to the landfill can come with…
Nativars and Heavy Lifters in the Garden
Native plants in nurseries are often hybrids, native species crossed with ornamental cultivars. While beautiful, they may not fulfill the ecological role of a true native in the garden. Even among native species, there are usually a few key plants that do the environmental heavy lifting, providing food and shelter…