Living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to equate to bare-bones minimalism. In fact, there’s a luxe side to green living that respects the environment but also allows for a bit of self-indulging. Let me share my favorite tips on how to live the life you love, with eco-friendly elements woven throughout. For the full article click Neighborhoods.
Rural folks have been living eco-friendly for many generations. Many out of necessity, but most by choice. Fresh foods, bio-degradable products and re-cycling are a way of life for rural residents. It does not always cost more to live eco-friendly. Buying locally grown, “organic” foods; adjusting the amount you buy; and creating your own everyday indulgences are three ways to make beneficial, environment-protecting adjustments to your food intake.
“Organic” is an over-used word and means many things to many people. Natural may be a more apt label. Gardeners and framers all use fertilizer, but what kind is another matter. The debate over what goes in the ground (naturally composed manure versus liquid nutrients such as Miracle Grow) to grow nutritious foods will likely go on for a very long time. Understanding “good science” is more important to me. All too often the news media reports on the latest findings and so the nation shifts its behavior to capture the benefits of the latest discovery. That is, until another scientist comes out and makes a report to the contrary.
