By Justin Gardner With summer approaching and concerns over Zika virus growing, a study performed in Guatemala is providing a timely and cost-effective solution to mosquito control. Researchers developed a highly effective mosquito trap, called an ovillanta, using nothing more than 20-inch cut tire pieces…
By Amanda Froelich The Austrian startup Fontus has developed a water bottle that pulls vapor from the air to fill itself. Sports enthusiasts, green tech entrepreneurs, and the general public will all be impressed by a novel water bottle that literally pulls water vapor out…
By John Vibes A non-profit organization called “Roots Up” has designed a greenhouse that collects moisture from the air, which then is used to water the plants. This new design can help farmers in areas where the lack of proper temperature and rainfall make it…
By Steven Maxwell Do you water your vegetable garden with recycled city water? If so, you may be eating pharmaceutical contaminants that accumulate in your food. A recent study by the American Chemical Society published by Chemistry and Engineering News shows that “eating vegetables grown…
By Ariana Marisol These quick and easy gardening hacks will do wonders for your garden. Start a seedling in a lemon grind. Lemon rinds are easy starter pots for seedlings and they are made of all natural citrus peels. Fill half a lemon peel with potting…
By Isaac Davis Freedom in the United States today is a moving target, and when the government catches wind of an innovation that makes life easier and more affordable for ordinary people, it always steps in to take control. Take, for example, the growing effort to outlaw…
By Heather Callaghan A company has invented a unique way to enjoy fresh coconut water anytime – even on the go. “I wish I could enjoy the benefits of coconut juice anytime I want – without all the junk.” “I wish it was easy to…
By Brianna Blaschke Tiny vertical farms are making a huge impact on the future of sustainable agriculture. INFARM is revolutionizing the world of fresh grocery shopping with the introduction of minuscule vertical farms in supermarkets. Not only do these farms display the produce, but they…
By Michelle Toole Why use coconut milk in yogurt? Not only is coconut milk a great way to safely enjoy yogurt if you’re on a vegan or dairy-free diet, it also provides great health benefits to anyone on any diet. Coconuts are a source of…
By Ariana Marisol Avoid wasting food by storing your produce in sand to ensure longer shelf life. It is no secret that humans are wasteful. Especially when it comes to food. Many people do their best to diligently keep their household food waste to a…
By Gaye Levy Back in 2011, I wrote a little piece about the importance of having a selection of items on hand to fix and clean almost everything. Since that time, my views have changed; and whereas many of the items on the original list…
By Ariana Marisol You can use lavender to make oils, to flavor dishes and drinks, to make tea, for health purposes, to make potpourri, and much more. Lavender also attracts pollinators and other insects that are beneficial for you garden. There are many varieties of…
By Ariana Marisol French beekeeper and cannabis enthusiast is working with bees to create delicious “cannahoney”, otherwise known as cannabis honey. Nicolas, also known as Nicolas TrainerBees, has trained his bees to collect sugar from fruit instead of flowers, and resin from cannabis plants. They…
By Amanda Froelich In 1989, NASA launched a Clean Air study to determine which household plants are best at filtering harmful toxins and pollutants from the air. Here are the top 18! Household plants are for more than just decor: they brighten a room and…
By Heather Callaghan It’s that time of year again to witness the ever growing Shamrock Shake phenomenon at McDonald’s – complete with ads for shakes that are 50 shades of alien-green. It’s been said that you should never eat something with an ingredients list thicker…
Easter is on its way, and the countdown has begun for the March 27th holiday. Easter is an occasion rife with temptation; from chocolate bunnies to packed Easter feasting tables, it can be hard for parents and children alike to make healthy decisions. If you’re…
By Natural Blaze Witness a record-breaking camper that took 12 professionals to construct in the UK last Fall. Guinness World Records has certified the camper, made entirely out of little LEGO blocks, as the “largest caravan built from interlocking plastic bricks.” Nearly a quarter-million LEGOs…
By John Vibes Lawmakers in places like Arizona have made news recently by placing a tax on solar panels, but in some areas, politicians want to ban solar power altogether. New legislation in Maine and Hawaii seek to limit where solar companies can operate. In…
By Brianna Acuesta Scientists at the University of Maryland were successfully able to use leaves to replace an important component in batteries. It’s basically common knowledge that when we dispose of batteries, we’re not supposed to just throw them in our trash casually. Whether or not…
By GrowingYourGreens John from Growing Your Greens shares with you how easy it is to save the seeds from 10 common (and uncommon) vegetables that you grow in your garden. John will share many seed harvesting tips with you he has learned over the years. Be prepared…
