Think you can’t compost in the city? Karen lives in London, England, with three kids, and they’ve composted in their years for over three years. Read on to learn more about this everyday family diverts their food waste from landfills while also feeding their garden. In this edition of Bring Your Trash To Life, let …
Wondering if the FoodCycler electric composter produces more carbon emissions than it offsets? After doing a comprehensive and unpaid review of the FoodCycler, I’m diving into the carbon emission tradeoffs of using the FoodCycler compared to landfilling or composting your food waste. Read on for data and conclusions based on governmental environmental sources to understand …
Want to raise young chefs and have fun cooking with children? Help kids love cooking and baking by learning and enjoying it together. Check out these eight ways to have fun cooking with kids. It’s funny the skills we pass along to our kids, especially when compared to the skills our parents taught us. Growing …
Looking for the best kids’ cookbooks? My boys have tried several children’s cookbooks, and we’ve found a few of our very favorites. They have great recipes and high-quality instructions that are easy for young children to navigate and execute. Check out this list of our very favorite cookbooks for kids! Last week, we checked out …
Looking for eco-friendly trash bags? I took a deep dive into many of the qualities and considerations related to choosing an eco-friendly trash bag. Read on for more and figure out which recyclable or compostable trash bag might be right for you. A month or so ago, I received a note from a friend asking …
Always on the hunt to reduce food waste, I saw a bunch of people share about banana peel compost tea (or liquid fertilizer) on social media. According to Pinterest, it’s a trending topic. Intrigued by this little food waste reduction experiment, I tried it, and I will never do it again! Read on for more …
Have you heard of an electronic compost appliance? For those looking to compost in a small space, indoors, or who just don’t want the hassle of managing an outdoor compost pile, read on for more about how this family uses an electronic compost appliance to reduce food waste in their kitchen! In this edition of …
Are you wondering if you can compost in winter? You’re not alone! I get this question often from people who live in cold weather climates. After all, doesn’t a compost pile need to be hot to decompose, and won’t it just freeze in winter? The short answer is you can definitely compost in winter. Read …
