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The challenge was there from the time humans first ventured out to hunt and gather their food: how do you preserve what you do not eat immediately? Left unattended, food goes bad over time. Over the centuries, people turned to a...

If you’ve ever tried to decipher the laundry symbols on your clothes, you may have felt a little lost. Fortunately, there are only four different types of symbols and they all correspond with specific instructions for how to wash.

So, you live in a dorm. That means mom and dad are not there to make you lunch and dinner every day, lend you a few bucks for coffee, or clean up the mess in your dorm room. You have a super-busy...

Some companies talk about environmental responsibility. Others act. Two companies that put their words into force are earth-first lifestyle apparel maker tentree, and Tru Earth. tentree, a Vancouver Canada based lifestyle apparel brand that plants ten trees for every item...

If you are like me, then I am sure that your bedding is always clean. While we may clean out bedding, we may not spend as much time on our pillows because they don't touch the floor or get gross...

What happens when you put too much detergent into a load of laundry? The short answer? A lot of things. More is not always better! Especially with laundry detergent. If you're using too much laundry detergent, your clothes will carry an odor and...

Hats are great for protecting your head and eyes from the sun, but just like your clothes, they accumulate sweat, oil, and dirt the more you wear them. Hats come in different shapes, sizes, and materials which can sometimes make washing...

It is no secret that 2020 was a challenging year. Even though we all faced individual struggles, you have helped to prove that even when times are hard, groups of people around the world can band together to make a big...

While growing up, plastic wrap and re-sealable zipper storage bags were a lunch bag mainstay; my sandwiches, cookies and other snacks were all wrapped in filmy Cellophane. And if you cracked open our fridge or freezer, you'd find all sorts...

We live in a world of convenience and "throwaway culture." Think about it: Straws, plastic bags, water bottles, cellophane food wrapping and Styrofoam containers are an entire class of products engineered for micro-lifespans. In other words, they populate our landfills after...

Walk the cleaning aisle of any major grocery store and you’ll find a chemical cocktail to remedy every conceivable household mess. Got a clog? Dump a bottle of solvent down the drain. Baked-on oven scum? There’s an aerosol for...

Ready to clean up your laundry routine? Dryer balls are a great way to ditch fabric softeners and dryer sheets, neither of which are good for the environment or our skin. But how do dry balls work? And will they...