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Product Showcase: Eco-Friendly Bathroom Sinks

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Saving Okra Seeds

Okra intrigued me as a child. My classmates had never eaten it — betraying our northeastern roots where the plant would have struggled to...

How to have the “climate talk” with your friends

Talking about climate change can feel both important and challenging. How do you address such a vast topic without making it heavy or leading...

What’s the Difference Between Hot and Cold Compost?

As gardeners, homesteaders, and off-grid types of all sorts, we know the importance of compost – it adds essential nutrients back to the soil...

Low-Sugar Granola Recipe for Overripe Bananas

I have been on the hunt for a good granola recipe for years, and when I mean “good” granola recipe, I mean something that...

Why experts recommend ‘leaving the leaves’ and how to do it 

Leaves are falling. Before you rush to clear your yard of this natural carpet, consider the ecological wonders that lie within. Fallen leaves are...

Leaves are falling. Before you rush to clear your yard of this natural carpet, consider the ecological wonders that lie within. Fallen leaves are...

Don’t trash them: Where can you compost your pumpkins?

If your Halloween pumpkins are rotting on the porch, here are some zero-waste options and composting events to give them a second life and keep them...

All About the Parrot Lily

“Oh my! Is that what I think it is?” I was admiring a friend’s lily patch. “Parrot lily. Very rare — especially in this climate.” I’d...

Hop a free ride to Election Day polls

This Election Day, Kansas City metro voters can get a free ride to the polls, including with the new IRIS on-demand service. In a dedicated...

Why A Frequent Flyer Levy Is Vital For Climate Justice

Whether you’re taking your first-ever journey on a plane or jetting off for the tenth time in a year, everyone currently pays the same...

By Amanda MacMillan, Natural Resources Defense Council Small steps can add up to big reductions in your electricity use—and your utility bill. When it comes to fighting...

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