Eat Green: Preserve Summer’s Bounty
Seven years ago, I dreamed of canning my own food. But I knew absolutely nothing about preserving food, and truth be told it seemed like such a complex endeavor, and so much work, that I was intimidated about getting started.
However, I teamed up with a friend and together we tackled our first canning project: peach [...]
The Power of Renting, Swapping, and Sharing
Stop and think about what’s in your garage. There’s likely a ladder, a few spare gas cans, plenty of hand and power tools, rakes, a lawnmower, a leafblower, snow shovels, regular shovels, watering cans…you get the picture. It’s full of stuff.
Now, think about what’s probably in your neighbor’s garage. It’s likely their garage are full [...]
Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Cool This Summer
According to experts from the U.S. Storm Prediction Center quoted on MSNBC.com, most of the country can expect a summer with higher than average temps, and lower than average rainfall.
In addition, the West and Southwest especially are going to be at increased risk of high temperatures and wildfires. There have already been several wildfires in [...]
Can Reusable Shopping Bags Transmit Germs Viruses? You Bet.
I take my reusable shopping bags with me everywhere I go. I use them at the grocery store religiously, but I also take them with me to my local farmer’s market, to the Salvation Army, to Target, and pretty much anywhere else I go to do my shopping.
Although I consider myself a clean person, and [...]
Food and Beverage Industry Ramps Up Lobbying Spending
The food and beverage industry is a powerhouse in this country- it rakes in more than $1.5 trillion a year. And according to Grist, this industry has dramatically increased the money they’ve spent on lobbying since Barack Obama took office.
Reuters looked at the spending of 50 of the most powerful food and beverage lobbying groups. [...]
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