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A Mesmerizing Murmuration of Starlings

By Eartheasy.com, Posted November 11th, 2011

Witness a natural moment of magic…

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Fall is the Season for Mulching with Leaves!

By Greg Seaman, Posted November 3rd, 2011

It is a rare and beautiful thing when something of value falls right into our laps…

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Sharks, misunderstood and maligned, need marine sanctuaries

By Eartheasy.com, Posted November 1st, 2011

Sharks have not evolved to withstand overexploitation by humans…

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Why TV for Children Under Two is a Bad Idea

By Eartheasy.com, Posted October 25th, 2011

Unstructured playtime is more valuable for the developing brain than any electronic media exposure…

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7 Ways Organic Farms Outperform Conventional Farms

By Greg Seaman, Posted October 24th, 2011

Sustainable, organic farming practices are the best way to feed the future…

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New Facebook App Promotes Energy Saving through Social Networking

By Eartheasy.com, Posted October 18th, 2011

The seeds of change are nurtured by communication…

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Free Land – Are you Ready to Try Homesteading?

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted October 3rd, 2011

Self-reliance is an appealing alternative in today’s economic reality…

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A Backpacker’s Review of the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

By Ben Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted September 29th, 2011

To try out this award winning water filter, I used it exclusively on a three day backpacking trip up the ‘Black Tusk’ volcanic mountain in Western Canada.

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Plant a Fall Cover Crop to Improve Your Garden Soil

By Greg Seaman, Posted September 21st, 2011

With ‘cover crops’ your garden will work for you right through the winter months.

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Contaminated Drinking Water Feared in Hurricane’s Wake

By Eartheasy.com, Posted September 15th, 2011

Flood water is toxic and polluted, and may compromise local water supplies. Here are suggestions for ensuring the safety of your drinking water.

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The End of Growth and the Way Forward

By Eartheasy.com, Posted September 6th, 2011

We can live without growth, but only when we embrace the values of sustainable living.

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Greening Your Car with Non-toxic Alternatives

By Eartheasy.com, Posted August 31st, 2011

A few simple practices, and some new ‘green’ products, can help reduce environmental impacts associated with driving.

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LED bulbs are ready to light your home – 7 tips you should know

By Eartheasy.com, Posted August 25th, 2011

The future in home lighting is LED, and the future is now.

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The Owl and The Pussycat

By eartheasy.com, Posted August 22nd, 2011

A popular video from earlier in the year, that deserves another look: defying the rules of nature’s design, these two natural adversaries have decided to get along…

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Lumens are the New Watts

By Eartheasy.com, Posted August 17th, 2011

Using lumens as the measure of a light bulb’s brightness will simplify shopping for light bulbs…

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Tips for Growing the Best Winter Storage Vegetable – Winter Squash!

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted August 5th, 2011

This overlooked garden gift is easy to grow, high in nutritional value, and can be stored all winter…

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My One Trashcan Challenge: 19 Months of Low Waste Living

By Geoff DeRuiter, Posted August 4th, 2011

From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, to our overflowing landfills, it’s clear we should be using less plastic whenever possible. One example of an individual doing his part to reduce plastic consumption is Geoff DeRuiter, a young man living in Victoria, BC, Canada. In 19 months, Geoff produced only one small trashcan of garbage, an amount most of us produce in less than a week.

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