San Diego is in the middle of winter and, although it’s not as cold as other parts of the country or the world are, this is when increased heat usage can…
Did you know that trees are important for human survival? That’s because each tree creates oxygen for about three people. They are important for maintaining the balance of nature. And trees protect the earth…
When my family began our journey toward a zero waste life, we succeeded in reducing our waste; but, as a result, our recycling bin was fuller. We soon realized that reducing our waste and…
It’s a sad fact that these days we humans regularly ingest plastic without knowing it. We are most vulnerable to microplastics simply because they are smaller, and harder to see and avoid. Microplastics enter…
The sandwich is a great way to prepare an easy lunch for travel, a picnic, or daily work or school. Bringing a sandwich every day does have its drawbacks, though. It has the potential…
Almost everyone has a bottle of distilled white vinegar in the pantry. It’s one of those household must-haves that most commonly lends itself to recipes, Easter egg dying and cleaning out the coffee machine.Lately,…
