I live in an apartment within the city and I never thought composting would be possible for me without having a backyard. Well, times have changed & composting is no longer limited to backyards. The Worm Factory 360 is one of the first composters that can be used indoors or outdoors allowing year round production. … Read More »
Got an old sweater that doesn’t fit you anymore? Instead of tossing it out, up-cycle it into a new sweater vest for a little tyke. Dana over at Made created this awesome tutorial with incredible images on how to do just this. Supplies Needed: Man’s or Woman’s Sweater 1/4 yard knit ribbing (Ribbing is simply… Read More »
Here’s an easy tip to save big on electricity…Switch that cordless phone to an old-fashioned corded version. How is this eco you ask? Well, cordless phones are energy vampires, just sitting in a recharging cradle they suck up power. Cordless phones use between 2 and 3 watts in both active & standby modes, according to… Read More »
Got an old pair of jeans that don’t fit any more? Why not make them into a brand new bag. It’s fun, easy & a great way to upcycle durable fabric like denim. Here’s how to do it… Thanks to se7en for sharing their awesome eco-crafts with us.
Reuse your used coffee grounds as fertilizer! Coffee grounds make a great fertilizer for plants that thrive in acidic soil, like rhododendrons or azaleas. Just sprinkle your used coffee grounds around the base of plants. This will also help to repel ants, snails, and slugs, who can exacerbate an aphid problem.
Next time you’re thinking seafood for dinner, don’t order the Chilean sea bass. The Environmental Defense Fund has issued a health advisory for it due to the high levels of mercury. Plus, scientists have warned it is critically over-fished and possibly on the road to extinction. Chilean sea bass is a slow-growing fish that takes… Read More »
For all you Vegans out there….Here are a few ways to substitute eggs in your everyday recipes. You may want to experiment, as somethings will work better then others depending on the rest of your recipe. You can use these substitutes for replaces egg whites as well as egg yolks in baking. For the most… Read More »
Who ever thought plastic trash bags could be eco-friendly? I never did, until I heard of EconoGreen Plastics. EconoGreen Plastics offers a complete range of bags and drop cloths made from 100% recycled plastics that are oxodegradable and recyclable. Plus, they are as strong, tough and flexible as standard plastic bags and they’re priced in… Read More »
This may seam super obvious to some, but the best way to save money on laundry is by only washing full loads. This will maximize energy efficiency and conserve water. By only washing full loads you’ll be using less water per item. It’s really easy! Just put off doing laundry as long as possible.
Here is a really cool craft project that recycles old glass bottles from beer or soda and turns them into new trendy drinking glasses. The project isn’t that difficult, but it does requires some precision & a few tools you most likely don’t have around the house. Tools Glass cutting wheel Bottle cutting jig Small… Read More »