If you’re serious about sustainability, chances are you do your best to recycle what you can. Besides reducing, reusing, and composting, recycling helps the planet by keeping valuable materials out of the landfill and reducing extraction of virgin materials…

Over the last decade, microgreens have carved out a space in the market thanks to their stunning looks and sharp flavors. They’re often used by chefs to elevate signature dishes and add a pop of color and flavor, but you don’t have to be a chef to appreciate microgreens. Whether you’re looking to garden with limited space or supplement your diet, it’s fun and easy to grow your own microgreens…

Do you want to grow your own food at home but don’t have space or time for a garden? Are you constantly frustrated by store-bought sprouts going bad within a few days? Are you looking for a nutritionally-dense, delicious addition to your diet? Sprouts are one of the easiest and most rewarding “micro vegetables” that you can grow in just a matter of days…

Are you looking for an alternative to the standard plastic tube of deodorant? Are you tired of deodorant that doesn’t work for you or that irritates your skin? Do you have concerns about the chemicals present in conventional deodorants and antiperspirants? Whether you’re new to making your own skincare products or a seasoned veteran, it’s easy to make your own deodorant at home…

One of the most commonly cited energy-saving tips is to turn lights off when not in use. If you’re tired of hearing it, you’re not alone. But, in practice, turning lights off when you don’t need them is an important practice for every eco-conscious person…

Have you ever wondered if you can grow an avocado tree from the pit? The short answer is: yes. The longer answer is: yes, but growing an avocado tree from the pit is not as simple as it seems…

Composting at home is not only fun and easy, but it’s one of the best things you can do at home to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Not only is it extremely important that we divert food scraps from the landfill, it’s rewarding to convert them into nutrient-rich compost that can be used to amend the soil and feed your plants…

You’ve been watching your red wiggler worms steadily turn food scraps and bedding into a beautifully rich compost and you’re ready to spread this “black gold” all over your garden. But how do you harvest worm castings without actually disturbing the worms themselves?

Worms are the heroes of healthy soil. Whether you love them or hate them, they’re essential to a healthy ecosystem. They’re also becoming increasingly known for their skill at composting food scraps, a process called vermicomposting…

Chances are, you’ve tried plant-based milk before, even if you consume dairy, too. Plant-based milks are becoming more and more popular, which means that more and more kinds are becoming available on the market…

Many websites and blogs will have you believing that you need to check a recipe guide every time you want to make a batch of plant-based milk. What they won’t tell you is that once you’ve learned the basic principles, you don’t need a recipe to make your own plant milk consistently…

Do you enjoy kombucha? Having a sustainable kitchen means trying to make some things yourself, so why not try making kombucha—a naturally fizzy, probiotic drink? What kombucha companies won’t tell you is that it’s extremely easy, efficient, and cost-effective to start making kombucha yourself…