Bamboo fabric has been spotted on runways, as well as in home goods stores and fashion blogs. The demand for bamboo-based textiles is rising, with global production of bamboo fabrics increasing in 2022. It’s no wonder consumers are confused about whether or not bamboo fabric is eco-friendly. Bamboo fabric is a natural fiber, so it’s…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…
Let’s face it: we are all looking for ways to go greener. Over the past few years, it has been impossible to ignore the signs of climate change. It tells that global warming has dominated the news cycle to the extent that it has since 2020. We have seen extreme weather events worldwide, from Australia…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: I totally wrecked a half dozen of my cloth diapers, just by washing them. Mostly the more expensive, nicer ones of the 25 cloth diapers I reviewed. It was tragic. The silver lining, as with all stupid mistakes I make, is that I get to share…
Sustainable. Organic. Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Waste. These terms are tossed around these days like the marketing buzzwords of the decade, and we all know that just because a product or company tells us they're green doesn't mean they really are. So what does sustainable really even mean? I'm proud to be a Smarter Life Better…
People who live in a zero-waste apartment look like the happiest people on earth. Their lifestyle saves the environment, which brings them so much satisfaction. And all you can do is place your chin in your hand as you continue to dream of living in one. Well, get out of dreamland! Follow these tips, and…
Many people planning to renovate a bathroom end up forgetting about a very important thing that a new bathroom needs to have. And that key piece is, of course, a bidet in your bathroom. Now, a bidet is likely not on the radar of many, but it definitely should be. There are various types, but no…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, both employees and employers have found benefits to working from home. For many companies and workers, it's more relaxing, cost-efficient, and productive. However, when in the office, employees can more easily share machinery, equipment, and tools. As such, it costs less to use these devices in an office since sharing them…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Silicone Bakeware, Silicone Baking Sheets, Silicone Cupcake Liners, etc... With holiday baking coming up and gift season to boot, I've been thinking again about the safety of silicone bakeware. There are several unique kitchen items made for the ease of the people – a large portion of…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Why We Pretty Much Ignore Our Grass "Ugh, it's the little white balls again." "I don't like the little white balls - they're yucky, right, Mommy?" "Yep...they scare me. We could cross the street so we don't have to walk through them but they have…