Sustainable Living

The Sun’s Special Effects

Awesome Photos of Real Life Solar Phenomena

Did you know, the interactions between the sun and our planet’s atmosphere, as well as other constituents of our solar system, can create a number of other visually-stunning phenomena? Here is a rundown of some of the lesser-known, and harder-to-catch,…

Dissecting a Sunbeam

Understanding the Light from Our Sun

It shapes our daylight hours, powers the planet’s biosphere, and can even provide clean electricity to your community. But what is sunlight, really? You already know that it is, most obviously, illumination generated by the sun, the closest star to…

Make Your Own Sun Tea This Summer

Who doesn’t love a refreshing glass of iced tea as the summer months heat up? If you’re making a batch of tea, harness the power of the sun to make sun tea! It’s simple and eco-friendly: rather than boiling water…

How to Dry Fruits & Veggies with the Sun

Wondering how you can extend the shelf life of your local fruits and vegetables? Look no further than the sun. Certain foods can be dehydrated by the sun, helping them last longer or even changing flavor profiles for use in…

Sunshine Gourmet

Try Out a Solar Cooker

The sun provides so many things for us, from light to heat, and solar electricity. But did you know that the sun can also help cook your dinner? If you’re planning a camping trip this summer, or simply want to…

Celebrate Summer Solstice

the Longest Day of the Year!

The official first day of summer is June 21 and there are plenty of reasons to welcome the season, from enjoying the outdoors and more. It’s the ideal day to plan a special summer hike or a family barbeque, because…

A Beginner’s Guide to Composting

What do you do with banana peels, egg shells, vegetable trimmings, and other food scraps? How about yard waste? When we think about greenhouse gases, we typically think of carbon dioxide emissions. But when food and other organic materials break…

Greenery for a Greener Home

Sustainable Landscaping

As summer approaches, are you planning any yard work? Landscaping does more than help your home’s curb appeal. It can also impact your home’s carbon footprint. When we think about home energy-efficiency upgrades, it might be easy to forget what…

Greenhouse Gas Pollution

The Problem with Greenhouse Gases and What You Can Do About Them

Some pollution you just can’t miss—the oil sheen on a stream, the litter on the side of the road. Many forms of air pollution, however, are invisible. Our human senses cannot tell, for instance, that there is more carbon dioxide…

National Bicycle Month

Celebrate May with a Beautiful Ride and Greener Footprint

Did you know that 40% of all trips are less than two miles? Your daily errands, ride to work, visit to a neighbor’s home, or dinner out is often closer than you think. With that in mind, May is National…