Today we’re talking about the next R: Reuse. Reusing items even one time significantly reduces the amount of trash we produce. Try looking at the things you automatically toss in the trash or recycling as see if you could reuse or repurpose it. Here are some things Terra routinely reuses. Read more…
Vegan Pumpkin Soup with Pumpkin Seed/Mint Pesto Total time: 50 min Yield: 4-5 servings Nutritional Information: Calories: 263 Calories from fat: 184 Protein: 8.3g Fat: 21g Satfat: 3.4g Carbohydrate: 13g Fiber: 2.6g Ingredients Soup 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large Read more…
As we continue our look at the six R’s of zero waste, remember, zero waste isn’t really possible yet but that doesn’t mean we stop working towards it as best we can. Once we spend time RETHINKING our lifestyle and habits and REFUSING to bring home throwaway or low value Read more…
Terra Reruns… (Revisiting themes from last year.) Last week we talked about how there are really six R’s in working toward a zero-waste lifestyle. The first R is Rethinking how we consume and discard resources. Did anything jump out at you or encourage you to look for a new solution Read more…
Dear Terra, I’m so excited to be going on vacation in Hawaii this year but heard that some sunscreens have been banned there. Is this something new? Beach Bound Dear Beach Bound, Yes! Chemicals in many sunscreens are contributing to coral bleaching, especially in areas with high concentrations of visitors. Read more…
Written by Angela Jackson-Selle: Community Gardener, It’s October: The air has a brisk tang, the leaves are turning, and those tomato plants are laden with beautiful green fruit that isn’t going to ripen. Some of them are starting to yellow, and will still turn red on the kitchen counter, but the Read more…
June 7, 2021 Dear Terra, I’m looking for more ways to go plastic-free. Can I do something to reduce the plastic bottles on top of my washer? Signed, Conscientious Clean Freak Dear CCF, I applaud your efforts to cut down on the use of plastics in your home. There are several Read more…
Terra talks… How many plastic bottles and jars are in your bathroom? How many disposable items end up in the trash? Here are some ideas to make your bathroom more creation friendly. *Plastic Shampoo and Conditioner Bottles- Swap for shampoo and conditioner bars. Rub directly on wet hair. You can Read more…
Terra Talks… Terra is going back to basics. Each week, we’ll review some simple things all of us can try in our homes to live more gently on the earth. Let’s start with Terra’s top 5 green swaps in the kitchen. 1. Kitchen Sponge- We can’t say enough good things Read more…
Written by Elizabeth Brink: Writer, Reader, Foodie I hated beets for 28 years. I turned 28 in April, and I was bound and determined to continue hating beets until I ran into a plan this summer to foil my hatred. My friend Molly and I split a weekly vegetable share Read more…