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Floral foam, often called "oasis," is a single-use plastic that does not biodegrade and can shed harmful microplastics into waterways. For a more sustainable approach, try reusable tools like metal flower frogs, which ...Read More

Smart planning can lead to significant water and time savings when caring for your flowers. National Geographic recommends "companion planting" -- grouping certain plants together to help them mutually grow. When taller, ...Read More

Resealing a macadam driveway is a smart way to protect a pricey investment, but be sure to ask that the sealants used are free of coal tar. Coal tar is a common ingredient found in many asphalt sealing products; it's also ...Read More

When choosing window blinds, aluminum is a smarter, more sustainable option than plastic, PVC or fabric. Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials available -- it can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality, ...Read More

When it's time to get your backyard vegetable garden going, consider giving young transplants a gentle nutritional boost. One creative option is to save expired multivitamins and use them to enrich the soil. When planting ...Read More

When investing in fine jewelry, it's worthwhile to consider the environmental impact behind the sparkle. Mining new gold is a highly destructive and unsustainable process, requiring extensive drilling and blasting to ...Read More