by Sarah Jividen | Jan 24, 2023 | Eco Home, Global Sustainability
Plastics are not all the same, nor are they all recyclable. It is no surprise that many people don’t know this since it isn’t something regularly taught in our culture. Plastic recycling is complex for several reasons: Plastics contain various materials,...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 18, 2023 | Composting, Global Sustainability, Greenery, Sustainable Garden
How does composting prevent climate change? Many people may assume that the food they didn’t eat just naturally biodegrades on its own without harming the enviornment, unlike regular material waste. However, there is a lot to know about how excess food waste...
by Sarah Jividen | Jan 18, 2023 | and Yard, Composting, Sustainable Garden, Sustainable Kitchen
I have always been eager to find ways to be less wasteful. In 2007, I dressed as a “Go-Green Girl” for Halloween. Although I wasn’t emulating a known character like my friends, this gesture was symbolic of my identification with sustainable living...
by Sarah Jividen | Aug 14, 2022 | Eco Home, Sustainable Kitchen
The enviornment is a hot topic these days, but if there is one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that every household can and should recycle. Individual communities handle their recycling programs a little differently, and it is wise to do a quick internet...
by Sarah Jividen | Jun 29, 2022 | Composting, Eco Home, Greenery, Sustainable Garden, Sustainable Gardens
Many people have asked me why I started composting. My general answer is that I was curious about it and thought it would be a nice science experiment for our kids. But I also wanted to make additional eco-friendly changes at home. Fortunately, we also had some big...