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Take that stack of old newspapers and turn it into DIY paper pots for seed starting! If you’re looking for an easy and creative way to start your seeds for spring planting, and do some solid recycling in the process, then this project is perfect …
I am a huge proponent of composting, whether it’s traditional outdoor composting or vermicomposting with a worm bin. These are great options for organic matter like leaves, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based material. But what about meats, bones, and dairy? After a little research, I …
When the carols have been sung, the eggnog has been drunk, the bells have been jingled, and the presents unwrapped, you might be ready to move on from the holiday season and get your life back to normal. This means un-decorating and eventually getting rid …
The world is heating up, our oceans are filling with plastic, and our atmosphere is being infected by toxic pollutants from wildfires, unsustainable agricultural practices, and the overuse of fossil fuels. If we don’t do something to remedy these issues now, then we are in …
Coconut coir or, “Coco coir”, is a very versatile resource that is harvested from a fibrous layer underneath the exterior shell of the coconut. Since coconut growers consider it a waste product, its utilization is highly sustainable. You may have heard of coco coir being …
If you’re like many others, you might mow your lawn, dump your grass clippings into leaf & lawn bags, and set them on the curb to be taken away by the city. But did you know that they are actually a very valuable resource? Today, …
In this article, you will learn how to build a self-watering planter with a recycled plastic bottle. This is a very simple and very inexpensive agricultural activity, and is a great educational experience for kids! This project is also a great opportunity to recycle and …
Recycling is becoming ever more important as we struggle to manage our trash and recycling. It’s crucial to reuse and re-purpose materials whenever possible so in this article, I will show you an awesome recycling project that uses old tennis cans to make a tennis …