Internet Resource Spotlight: Zero-Waste Chef

I love the Zero-Waste Chef page even more now that we are trying especially hard to clamp down on waste.

Water conservation, even in the land of 10,000 lakes

Water conservation saves a ton of resources and electricity even in areas with abundant sources of water, so it is a good idea to be careful in your water use wherever you live.

How to stay cool in the summer without air conditioning

Here are some things that I learned from my grandmother (who never had air conditioning in her Dover, PA house) and during 6 years living without AC at home in Ithaca, NY.

DIY Micro Aquaponics

This aquaponics set-up is the most basic sort: a passive system where the plants’ roots are constantly bathed in liquid rather than pumping water to the roots.

Internet Resource Spotlight: Punk Domestics

My new favorite companion for wild edible foraging, syrup recipes, and creative preserves is a website called Punk Domestics.

Stop phantom draw from sucking your power

Energy.gov suggests that eliminating phantom draws by disconnecting electronics while not in use could save households up to 10% on electricity.

No, you don’t need a Keurig

Single cup coffee is incredibly easy with an inexpensive coffee filter holder.

Building an inexpensive low tunnel

This year we decided to experiment with building a low tunnel in our community garden plot. The design parameters were 1) something inexpensive and 2) something with components that could be easily stored in our apartment during the off-season.

5 Sustainability Resources Your Town Needs

My spouse and I just moved from Ithaca, NY to St. Paul, MN. I had known leading up to our move to Ithaca that it was a hippy Mecca, but we’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn about the forward-thinking resources in the Twin Cities.