Early September Ask a Resilient Activist Column A Vision of Slow Living Strega Nona (the name resembling the Italian phrase for "Grandma Witch") communes with her animal friends and magical…
Between absorbing up to 25% of carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere and nearly eight metric tons of plastic refuse each year, our oceans are working hard to support modern life.…
"Upcycle Philippines" is a name given to the beloved advocacy project I founded that spearheaded the movement on environment conservation through the system of upcycling by fostering awareness of the…
So, you’re in the market for a rental home and you want to keep your carbon footprint to a minimum. The good news is that more landlords are conscious of…
Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle It can seem like not a day passes by without more bad news concerning the environment. In the face of such huge reported problems,…
We have a TerraCycle recycling program for personal care items going on now in our hometown, Kansas City! As you collect your waste from toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss containers, mouthwash containers,…
So, what can one suburban family do to make a difference for the climate? Buddha with butterfly puddlers In our home, it’s just one simple change at a time, and…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Food Prep: It can make a difference The food you eat grew from soil, water, and sunlight. The best way to give these nutrients…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. No Straw; No Styrofoam Please! The movement to eliminate single-use straws and polystyrene foam (what we commonly call "Styrofoam") is on. The more we…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Solution #1: Quit using them Solution #2: Already have a bunch of plastic bags? Use them till they fall apart, then recycle them Solution #3: Use…