Introduction Learning composting for beginners is usually sparked by a specific kind of guilt: throwing a half-eaten salad or a basket of moldy strawberries into the trash can. You know it’s organic matter. You know it could become soil. But instead, it is heading to a landfill where it will be entombed in plastic bags,…
Introduction Implementing passive cooling techniques usually becomes a necessity when your air conditioner breaks down in the middle of a heatwave, or when you see your electric bill and realize you are paying a second rent just to stay comfortable. I grew up in a house without central AC. We learned to live with the…
Introduction Learning how to stop microplastics in laundry often starts with a shocking realization: your favorite cozy fleece jacket is essentially made of oil. I remember the day I learned this. I was feeling virtuous about buying a sweater made from “100% Recycled Plastic Bottles.” I thought I was saving the planet. Then, I read…
Introduction Implementing energy efficient home upgrades usually becomes a priority the moment you open your electric bill in the middle of winter and your jaw hits the floor. I remember that feeling vividly. Three years ago, I moved into a drafty rental house built in the 1970s. My first winter heating bill was over $400….
