make 5 changes to mitigate the climate crisis The student Climate Strike last September helped to hone our attention on the reality that our planet is changing, and we must … Continue reading “Be the Green Change”
Category: The Green Life
Responding to climate change and its challenges by making green choices
Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry
By Anne-Marie Bonneau (With apologies to Michael Pollan for another riff of his quote, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly Plants.”) Why Does She Keep Posting Pictures of Her Underwear? … Continue reading “Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry”
Buying great shoes and purses at a Thrift Store
Why do women buy lots of purses and shoes? One theory is that, when you “try them on” they never make you look fat. Lucky for you, Thrifter, there’s usually … Continue reading “Buying great shoes and purses at a Thrift Store”
Climate Crisis: Five More Changes
By Patty Mochel Cutting way back on single-use paper products seemed a no-brainer on my Climate Crisis Consumer Diet. I had used cloth table napkins when I had four kids … Continue reading “Climate Crisis: Five More Changes”
Cleaning your home naturally
One way to take a step back from a closet full of plastic bottles filled with cleaning products that may contain harmful substances is to take a look at time-honored … Continue reading “Cleaning your home naturally”
Is Green Consumerism Part of the Problem?
By Jacinta Bowler With climate change an ever-looming anxiety, whole industries have sprung up dedicated to help alleviate the stress. Tote bags. Metal straws. Existing companies are trying their best … Continue reading “Is Green Consumerism Part of the Problem?”
You can find incredible things at a Thrift Store!
If you shop often at your area thrift stores, you will be amazed at the weird & wonderful things you find. Sometimes you may ask yourself “What is it? What’s … Continue reading “You can find incredible things at a Thrift Store!”
Recovery Work
By McKay Jenkins On the late July day that President Trump called my hometown a “rat and rodent-infested mess” where “no human being would want to live,” I found myself … Continue reading “Recovery Work”
Wild by Design – Here’s how to garden for all your neighbors, domesticated and otherwise
By Nancy Lawson Years ago, a colleague was relaxing in his backyard when he heard a noise. Upon investigation, he discovered a stranger heading through an open window and toward … Continue reading “Wild by Design – Here’s how to garden for all your neighbors, domesticated and otherwise”
Five changes I’ve made because of climate change
By Patty Mochel The scientific data we’ve been getting from the news media reached a pivotal point in the past year – our climate is changing, the natural world is … Continue reading “Five changes I’ve made because of climate change”