Pepper Mill Made From Reclaimed Teak

I recently received this pepper mill made from old-growth teak; reclaimed from structures built in the early 20th century. Read more [...]

Re-using and recycling egg cartons

A common household waste item is the egg carton - it's waste that in many cases doesn't need to be taking up space in landfill. Pick up some tips for making better use of egg cartons. Read more [...]

Community Supported Fisheries

Like community supported agriculture, community supported fisheries could be a way to lessen environmental impact of the fishing industry and better connect people with their food. Read more [...]

Organic food labeling terms – what do they mean?

There's still a little greenwashing going on in the world of organic food, the degree varying country to country. Learn more about what the various organic food labeling terms mean in different regions of the world. Read more [...]

Chewing Gum And The Environment

Chewing gum? You could well be chewing fossil fuel. Cutting back on chewing or bubble gum, or being especially careful of how you dispose of it, is just one of the many little things we can do to reduce our environmental impact. Read more [...]

Which is greener – plastic wrap or a reusable container?

What is more environmentally friendly - using plastic wrap or reusable plastic containers? Like so many aspects of going green, the answer depends on a number of factors. Read more [...]

Free range poultry issues

The term free range is sometimes applied a little loosely. Learn more about the issues and tips for selecting free range chicken and eggs. Read more [...]

The New Generation Of Non-Stick Cookware

Whenever I see non-stick coatings, I immediately think "teflon" and all the health and environmental issues associated with it - but a new generation of coatings is changing things for the better. Read more [...]

Earth friendly coffee habits

Pick up some green tips relating to coffee consumption Read more [...]

Beer drinkers – go green, save cash, brew your own at home.

All beverages, regardless of how green their ingredients or packaging, face the same challenge - the amount of oil consumption and emissions involved with transporting what is essentially just water. If you enjoy a beer, you can have a more environmentally friendly tipple by brewing your own at home. Read more [...]