Author Archive for jonl

This is a series of children’s illustrated adventure books to help teach composting. I haven’t read them yet; I actually only just learned about them, and it peaked an interest, and think the series could be a fun giveaway a local environmental event. So I think I will buy one or more to read with [...]

Categories Books
Comments (0)

The Most Powerful Food Combinations

by jonl

By: Adam Baer http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/healthy-food-combinations/printer.php Oatmeal & Orange Juice Broccoli & Tomatoes Blueberries & Grapes Apples & Chocolate Lemon & Kale Soy & Salmon Peanuts & Whole Wheat Red Meat & Rosemary Turmeric & Black Pepper Garlic & Fish Eggs & Cantaloupe Almonds & Yogurt Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to [...]

Categories Health
Comments (0)

Enviro-One Botanical Soap

by jonl

<< ORDER NOW >> DIY: Mix your own scented soap following this recipe. Combine 5 ozs. of Enviro-One non-toxic cleaner with 3 ozs. of any one of several scented Dr. Bronners Magic Soaps. Mix with 24 ozs. of water in a 32 oz squirt bottle. This mixture is an incredibly effective and fragrant all-purpose cleaning [...]

Categories Marketplace
Comments (0)

Urban Compost Tumbler – UCT9

by jonl

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED * assembly instructions For HIGHSPEED composting, Air Flow into the center of the compost is critical. These units are made of 100% recycled plastic, 55% post-consumer and 45% post-industrial. They are Food Grade and UV protected. Capacities:   9.5 cu. ft.   7.6 bushels   71 gallons Weight: 61 lbs. Dimensions:   height: 43″   width: 33″ [...]

Categories Marketplace
Comments (0)

The Happy Shake!

by jonl

Stolen from – http://stacystowers.com/happyshake.html The BASE: 1/2 cup liquid. Start with less liquid and add more as needed ….. water, juice, nut milk. It’s your choice. GREENS 4 cups of Greens. Use a mild tasting green like spinach. Save the kale for a nice kale salad. A GOOD FAT: 1 Tbs. Coconut Oil or 2 [...]

Categories Health
Comments (0)

Urban Compost Tumbler – UCT7

by jonl

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED * assembly instructions For HIGHSPEED composting, Air Flow into the center of the compost is critical. These barrels are recovered from local pickle factories so sizes, specifications and looks will vary a little. UCT 7.3 cu. ft.   height: 44″   width: 32″   weight: 35 lbs.   warranty: 5-years   capacities: 55 gallons / 6 bushels [...]

Categories Marketplace
Comments (0)

If you truly wish your source of energy to be independent, there are only a few choices: solar in the form of solar electric panels, hot water panels, and passive heating; wind generators for electric production and windmills for water pumping; and hydro electric generators. A good rule of thumb is that once you eliminate [...]

Categories Solar
Comments (0)

Solar electric systems are believed to be the best eco-friendly electric systems for residential and commercial properties in many parts of California. The solar electric systems can be used to power homes or businesses. By virtue of using this natural form of energy, the solar electric systems help reduce the dependency on non-renewable energy forms [...]

Categories Solar
Comments (0)

While global energy consumption is high and rising, conventional fuel sources are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Further, emissions resulting from the use of fossil fuels have been linked to global climate change and, within a rising number of countries, are subject to regulation. Consequently, governments, businesses and consumers around the world are seeking products [...]

Categories Energy Efficiency
Comments (0)

In the U.K. a new process has surfaced that takes food waste and turns it into nutrient-rich fertilizer in just 72 hours. It’s then being ‘ploughed back into the soil to grow more food.’ Please see: http://www.vertal.co.uk – it explains the process, the technology, and the potential (read: success!) at reducing landfill waste. * Process [...]

Categories Blog, Composting, Zero-Waste
Comments (0)