Geoengineering. Now there’s a word to make you shiver. We’ve had an unhappy history of manipulating our envi…
Month: January 2009
How to Compost: the Complete Guide
Call me a dirt girl, but I’ve always loved composting. There’s something very special about helping nature a…
The Portable, Affordable Window Seat
How cheery and inviting is this? Over the years, I’ve modified the mental picture of my fantasy home numerous time…
U.S. Prisons Going Green. Applause?
Recycling is the new buzz word in prisons and I’m not talking about the recycling of inmates. Today’s prison…
Driving Home a Point
I’m one of those people who quickly tidy up my car before handing it over at the car wash, disposing of the banana…
Scientists Find a Latte Health Benefits from Drinking Coffee
Although coffee gets a bad rap, it’s actually a medicinal food. In fact, this stimulating bean isn’t nearly …
Bahar Shahpar: Interview with an Eco Pioneer
I first met Bahar Shahpar around three years ago in a noisy corner café in Manhattan. Because we could barely hear each …
Grain Power
A desire to see wood striations seems ingrained in our modern sensibilities, from the art of Rex Ray to the sleek carved…