Aluminum is a precious metal found in the Earth’s crust. It is actually the most abundant metal on Earth and one of the most recycled materials today. About 75% of the aluminum ever produced is still in use today. …

I must start this story with the very first place I learned to enjoy sage: in my tiny herb garden in the French Alps. I must admit that watching it grow and glow year after year amazes me. When I first read that cold winters were too harsh for “salvia…

Cardboard is a terrific alternative to plastic. It is natural, biodegradable, recyclable and lightweight! Cardboard or paper packaging sounds great, but in reality, they are far from perfect. Yes, cardboard comes from a natural resource (trees), but the production, transportation and disposal are not 100% sustainable. The actual cost in CO2 The rise in popularity…

Since my younger age, I have kept every letter that I received — every one of them. When I was 33, I had accumulated quite a considerable number of letters and postcards. …

Out of all the food packaging solutions available, most people think that glass is pretty green and eco-friendly. However, that’s not entirely true. Let’s look at the production, consumption and recycling of the glass products we use daily. Production The raw material we use to create glass is primarily silica which…

Each year I take the time to reset and clean up everything regarding our family’s safety online. We share our identity often without any real need for it except to help marketer do their job even better. Sometimes we are wondering if our data will be used wisely. I believe…

Over the years, my husband and I have seen paperwork slowly switch to data. …

In 2018, food waste was the largest component of municipal solid waste (MSW). According to EPA, organic waste, comprised of either food waste or yard trimmings, makes up for about 30% of landfilling in the United States. This number dating from 5 years ago, has only increased with the COVID-19…

Hobbies are all about doing what we love without any constraints or stress. They are a nice way to take your mind off of things while still being productive. Hobbies, however, can be time and money consuming. That’s why you may want to consider (or reconsider) a thing or two…