Many have seen the videos online of people showing off jars containing all of the trash they have produced in a year – as close to nothing as one can possibly get. These people say they are zero waste, but what does this actually mean in practice? The basic idea behind a zero waste lifestyle […]
How to Start Composting
Composting has a ton of benefits for your garden and the environment, but how do you actually start composting? Here are the steps: Find a shady area of your yard with consistent conditions. Compost piles can be on bare earth to let in worms and other beneficial organisms – or you could purchase a composting […]
Reasons to Start Composting
With the climate crisis becoming more apparent every year, people are looking for ways to heal the planet. If you’re conscious about the environment, composting is incredibly beneficial in a number of ways. According to the US Department of Agriculture’s website, about 30-40% of our food supply is wasted every single year. We’re all guilty […]
Gut Bacteria A Key to Wellness?
Most people wouldn’t think that bacteria and mental health would be linked, but they are. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the “single largest contributor to disability worldwide”. An unexpected weapon that we have against this problem is the bacteria located in our guts. Every one of us has an entire ecosystem inside […]
Eating Seaweed to Save the Planet
Is eating seaweed actually good for you? Incorporating it into your diet has many benefits – it contains vital minerals, iodine to support thyroid health, and is high in fibre and iron. Besides the benefits for personal health and wellness, seaweed is incredibly beneficial to our climate. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]