Composting Simplified
Several years ago, I did a bike ride across Iowa with my mom, dad and one of my cousins. My dad, cousin and I were born in Iowa, so there were plenty of relatives to visit during this weeklong bike ride. One evening we had dinner at my dad’s cousin’s home and farm....
Reducing Food Waste
Imagine that you’ve just shared an amazing restaurant meal with your family or friends. You weren’t able to finish your entree so you will be asking for a container or “doggie bag” to take the food home. Now imagine the same scenario except you have a small cloth bag...
Clean, Safe Water in Our Homes
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Clean air, clean water, and clean soil—the foundations for healthy growth and development for all living things—these are all conditions I wish we could take for granted. Sadly this isn’t the case. After reading a scientific study...
Disposable Plastic Eating Utensils
Did you know that there is a global movement called Plastic Free July®1? One way to honor this plastic free month is to reduce usage of disposable, plastic utensils. Can you try it yourself for one month?