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Ever heard of a “snag”? It’s not a run in your sweater; it’s a standing dead tree that’s intentionally left in place to naturally break down. Snags play an important role in backyard ecosystems, offering food and...Read More

Do you receive ice packs with meal kits or other perishable foods shipped to your home? The gel inside is nontoxic and can be safely poured down the drain once thawed; but instead of tossing the packs, consider donating ...Read More

Here’s a sweet idea: Eat more local honey. Buying locally produced honey supports nearby farmers and beekeepers who depend on healthy hives for their livelihoods. With honeybee populations declining across the country ...Read More

A kitchen sink can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and germs. Instead of reaching for chlorine bleach, try sanitizing it with simple household ingredients like white vinegar and lemon juice. Rub the basin with a ...Read More

Food scraps and yard waste together make up more than 25% of what Americans throw away. When organic materials end up in landfills, they decompose without oxygen and produce methane -- a greenhouse gas far more potent than...Read More

Whenever you can cut back on paper usage, no matter how small, it adds up over time. Select “no receipt” at the ATM machine or retail stores. Don’t print out a boarding pass at home for your airline flight when you ...Read More