1. Straw bale

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In this relatively novel form of construction originating in the Midwest, bales of straw are used as “bricks” to form the walls. The bales can be arranged on... Read the rest of this entry »

A small house can be a route to reorienting your relationship with the environment and your own consumption habits. Not only will the environment benefit from this sustainable living choice,... Read the rest of this entry »

This truth we hold to be self-evident: that in the housing market, bigger is better. But wait a second…bigger homes mean more light, more heat, more air-conditioning, and more stuff . The bottom line is that... Read the rest of this entry »

This week’s giveaway is a grant to schools and organizations for youth garden projects, sponsored by Subaru and presented by the National Gardening Association.

“Children today spend more time in the virtual world than the natural world. How can we expect the next generation to care for the environment if... Read the rest of this entry »

Why eat wild? Since the rise of aquaculture in the 1990’s through the early 2000’s, fish farming has involved raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. These intensive methods, like factory farming, tend to cause disease amongst the salmon and degradation of the environment through promotion... Read the rest of this entry »