An Earth-Friendly Edition For People Who Love The Planet

FUN STUFF TO READ, LEARN, & DO

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
~ Aesop

 

FUN STUFF TO READ:

60 Days to a Greener Life:
Ease Eco-anxiety Through Joyful Daily Action
by Heather White

It’s a “do one thing” sort of book. Day 1: go outside and find the awe. Simple, right?

FUN STUFF TO LEARN:

Did you know that a single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day?

Oysters

  • are a natural water filter
  • improve water quality by removing excess nutrients, algae, and other particles

The Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization with the goal of engaging 1 million people to restore
1 billion oysters to the New York Harbor by 2035.

 

FUN STUFF TO DO:

Rice water is liquid gold for houseplants.

    • Rinse your rice before cooking it and save the cloudy, starchy water.
    • You’ve just made an easy, affordable DIY liquid plant fertilizer.
    • Rice water contains 3 necessary nutrients needed by all plants: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
    • Starches promote helpful bacteria in the soil.
    • Best in moderation. Do this 1x a month.