6 Ways to Use Baking Soda and Vinegar Around the House
With all the different products aimed to make our life “easier,” there are many hidden ingredients and toxins in our daily lives.
However, there are natural alternatives can be when used for the same purpose that is just as effective! A combination of baking soda and vinegar, for example, can work wonders for many things in your house. Use this excellent mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
Safe Alternative to Drano
Slow or clogged drain? Drano may seem like a good quick fix but it’s full of nasty chemicals like sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is a man-made chemical that can easily burn the skin and throat if contact is made. But is there a safe alternative to drano?
The Hunger Games: Green & Sustainability Themes in Latest Craze?
We all know that piece of kitchen wisdom passed down from our grandma: don’t dump grease down the drain! But it may not be as much of a no-brainer as you’d think. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) reports that cooking oil is still one of the biggest problems facing the city’s sewer system.
Chasing Ice: the Documentary to Catch Before it Melts
Avoiding more of those climate change movies because you already recycle and bring your own coffee cup to Wawa? Sick of those eco propaganda “art forms” guilting you for how much “we” Americans waste each year? Good news: Chasing Ice is a different type of Climate Change movie. It never talks about what you’re doing wrong, what’s really in your food or what you’re not recycling.
Where to Get Free Plants in Philly
I’ve had my fair share of houseplants that I’ve had for years (like my baby bonsai and massive aloes) and a few that I’ve killed in a matter of weeks. A few years ago, I attended a Philly Free Seed Exchange at the Free Library, and still enjoy strawberries from a plant I received 3-4 years ago. (My 4-year old neighbor Ruby also enjoys stealing the strawberries…)
5 Benefits of Composting for your Urban Garden
Composting. We all hear about how great it is and that we should do it. But what is compost exactly and what are the benefits that make it worthwhile?
Organic Vodka: Benefits & 3 Brands to Try
Vodka is made from starch-based ingredients usually grains like rye, wheat, corn, or other types of starches that come from vegetables like potatoes. However, grains like wheat and corn are often grown with the help of GMOs (genetically modified organisms).
30 Sustainable Actions You Can Do Right Now
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day this month, we are giving you 30 sustainability tips – to try each day in April.
Follow along with us on social media and use the #30EcoWays to share what sustainable actions you’re taking.
It’s easy to live more sustainably during this 30-day plan!