Verdant Living

05/03/2018

I love this nature center, northwest of Milwaukee. Great work!

11/09/2017

I am so torn about this ...

Travel is what makes us understand different perspectives and different cultures ... travel helps us fall in love with the many facets of this planet that is our home ... travel allows us to appreciate our own corner of the world with new eyes ...

And yet, the carbon footprint left by air travel is undeniable. What are your thoughts?

Take a deep, slow breath, and throw away that bucket list for good.

04/30/2013

What is your favorite spring cleaning ritual?

10/31/2012

Happy Halloween! Before you toss those candy wrappers, think about upcycling them (since most aren't recyclable). We've seen projects ranging from bracelets and purses to light-switch covers and kites. One of our favorites is this vase. How creative are you feeling today?
Source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88895283/upcycled-rainbow-vase-sculpture-made

10/29/2012

What plans do you have for your pumpkin decor? If it's been cut open, it's a great addition to the compost pile. Whole pumpkins are definitely worth cooking and not just for the seeds! Use it like you would any winter squash. It's great in both sweet and savory dishes from pie to chilli!

10/26/2012

Do you LIKE saving money by not buying landscape waste bags? Here are some tips to help you put your leaves to better use: http://organicgardening.about.com/od/organicgardenmaintenance/a/autumnleaves.htm. Feel free to share this image and help spread the word that leaves are more beneficial in your yard than on the curb.

Photo source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangstaudt/2040615896/

10/24/2012

There are so many benefits of trees. Click LIKE if you are grateful for a tree that someone else planted. Thanks for this reminder Mother Nature Network.

10/21/2012

Click LIKE if you want to save some money on your energy bill this winter! There are do-it-yourself audits and professionals who can help you identify the areas where you can reduce your energy use and save this winter. Here's a testimony of sorts from someone who noticed his home was hard to keep warm: http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/how-i-learned-stop-worrying-and-love-professional-energy-assessments

10/14/2012

Have you seen the Story of Stuff video recently (or ever)? If not, why not watch it now and share your thoughts. We love to hear what's on your mind. http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-stuff/

10/10/2012

Do you wish it was easier to buy clothes that are made sustainably? (Click LIKE if so.) Then help others and share any local options you know of in the comments. In the meantime, you can check out a few reasons why your clothing purchases are so important and this new site that makes vetting brands a little easier. http://fashioningchange.com/fashion_facts

10/04/2012

Do you value saving water? Do you LIKE winning cool prizes such as a Kindle Fire, free carpet cleaning or an iTunes gift card? Calculate the amount of water you can save by using Verdant Living's Oxi Fresh process (which is pretty exciting) and then you can enter to win even more exciting prizes! http://www.oxifresh.com/green-calculator
How much water can you save?

09/29/2012

Did you know you can prolong the life of your sweaters by cleaning your carpets more often? Sure beets using moth balls, click LIKE if you agree! Then check out this article for a few more ideas, including getting creative with sewing, taking the doors of your closets and more. http://grist.org/article/2010-10-11-ask-umbra-ridding-your-home-of-moths-and-repairing-sweaters/