Taking out the trash has become a bit more meaningful, and even more interesting, in recent years, though. As with many daily activities, this stems from awareness of its environmental impact.
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sustainablog’s New “Zero Waste Home” Series
Whatever your political party affiliation, we can all agree that strong, centralized environmental policy will not be a priority under Donald Trump. If Americans care about a healthy planet, we’ll [ … ]
Top Waste Management Jobs For The Week Of March 13, 2016
Here’s our weekly round-up of waste management jobs, fresh from the listings at our sister site the Green Job Post. Take a look…
Compost Water Heaters And The Allure Of Jean Pain
French inventor Jean Pain figured out ways to harvest the heat produced by composting for heating water and air.
Two Ways Brazilians Are Recycling Food Waste: From Rooftop Gardens To Murals
From a rooftop garden on a shopping to mall to murals painted with produce, Brazilians have found creative means for recycling food waste.
Do Coffee Grounds Make Great Office Furniture? You Might Be Surprised…
British non-profit Re-Worked turns coffee grounds from businesses into furniture that those same businesses can use in their work spaces.
The Chicago Restaurant that Produces No Waste [Video]
Chicago restaurant Sandwich Me finds a way to reuse, recycle, compost, or otherwise use all of the “waste” produced by its operations.
Spring Cleaning Tips for the Garden [Spring Cleaning Week]
Our friends over at Crafting a Green World are hosting Spring Cleaning Week this week… and, like many other sites in the Important Media network, we wanted to join in. [ … ]
7 Ways to Protect Your Garden from the Winter Cold
Want to make sure that your gardening space is ready to go when Spring arrives? A landscape designer offers tips on keeping your garden healthy during the cold.
Denver's Waste Farmers Featured as "Impact Company"
Denver-based Waste Farmers, a venture by Inspired Economist founder John-Paul Maxfield, has been recognized as an “Impact company” by The [i4c] Campaign, and featured in a new video series by the organization.
Using Grasslands for Carbon Sequestration: a Viable Weapon against Global Warming?
A project in West Marin, California (where else, right?) is studying the possibility of speeding up carbon sequestration in rangelands, grasslands, and other available spaces by adding a little compost.
Composting 365: How to Keep Your Compost Pile Working Year-Round
Composting is the most natural way to fertilize your garden by using nature to help nature and dispose of food waste. Read on to find out how to build and maintain your own compost pile 365 days of the year.
Square Foot Gardening Plans, Layouts, & Tips: a Metaguide
I started vegetable gardening in earnest two years ago, and given my tiny little urban yard, square foot gardening made a ton of sense. If you’re not familiar with the [ … ]