Support our local communities and economies to foster strong local engagement and networks.
I’m a self-proclaimed composting nerd, and I recently gave up my comfy corporate job to pick up other people’s trash and pursue my dream to make composting cool and accessible to all. Welcome, WasteWell! Isn’t composting gross? Isn’t composting hard? Where do I start if I want to compost at home? If you’re a regular …
The strength and durability of our communities are dependent on the interweaving threads of the fabric of that community. As neighbors and friends, we choose how to build and be a part of our community. The local sharing economy and gifting economy are great ways to make our communities stronger and more connected. The more …
Where I live, foraging for food is a bit of a subculture trend. I live in an area known for its mushrooms, and there are many wooded areas. As you can imagine, this leads to an environment ripe for foraging. A couple of months ago, we noticed some large mushrooms growing on a tree in …
Skip the drinks and food. Swap “ladies who lunch” for “ladies who pick up litter”! Read on for all the details on picking up litter with friends. I don’t drink or swear. I don’t rat my hair. I get ill from one cigarette (cough cough cough). Get your filthy paws off my silky drawers. Grease …
Libraries are ever-changing and have become much more than dusty book warehouses. Given the depth and breadth of resources and programs at local libraries, your local library probably has a heck of a lot more than books waiting for you! We love checking out books from the library but also appreciate all the other benefits …
Libraries are ever-changing and have become much more than dusty book warehouses. Given the depth and breadth of resources and programs at local libraries, your local library probably has a heck of a lot more than books waiting for you! We love checking out books from the library but also appreciate all the other benefits …
What are you wearing for Halloween this year? Ditch the cheap, plastic costume from a big box or Halloween pop-up shop, and consider other more eco-friendly and affordable Halloween costume alternatives. Read on for four ways to find eco-friendly Halloween costumes on a budget! According to the National Retail Foundation, people in the United States …
Shopping small and supporting local business boosts the economy and is good for the environment in a variety of ways. It also helps build a stronger fabric of connections with the community and makes our neighborhoods and towns more resilient. Read on for more about why it’s important to prioritize shopping locally where it’s available. …
