Landscape Fabric: Effectiveness and Environmental Impact
Regardless of how you choose to address weed growth, using landscape fabric is not your best option. Let's discuss the reasons why, and…
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Ellen Rubin
Ellen Rubin writes about sustainability, ecology, ethics and the environment. A lifelong learner with degrees in law and library science, she also explores gardening, crafting and health in her writing.
Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living
Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.
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Sustainable Fabric: A Guide to Environmental Impacts
Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human…
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Artificial Turf: Impacts on Environment and Human Health
This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and…
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The Environmental Cost of Grass Lawns: A Complete Guide
In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the…
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The Effect of Fabrics on Human Health and the Environment
We take an in-depth look at the effect of fabrics of many different types on the environment and on human health, and we…
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The Health and Environmental Impacts of Laundry Practices
This comprehensive guide examines the health and environmental impacts of laundry detergents, products, and practices; and explores sustainable alternatives.
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Oil Divine Natural Skincare – Luxurious Beauty Essentials
Being kind to ourselves shouldn’t cause harm to others – whether that’s to the environment or animals. Oil Divine is one brand that…
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Fire Dept. Coffee: Honest Review of Fire Department Coffee
A review of Fire Dept. Coffee, a great gift for yourself, or the coffee lovers in your life, and for those who support…
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Product Review: Eucalypso Tencel Lyocell Classic Sheet Set
A review of Eucalypso Tencel™ Sheets, including a sleep test and a deep dive into the company.
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Earth Breeze Review: Eco-Responsible Cleaning Products
A review of Earth Breeze, and their eco-responsible Laundry Detergent, Hope Cloth, Power Pebbles dishwasher tablets, and a Multi Surface Cleanser.
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A Thoughtful Mental Health Apparel Brand – How to Heal Co.
Healing Yourself & The Environment: A Review of Mental Health Apparel Brand, "How to Heal Co.", and an interview with its founder, Jessi…
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