Non-native plants can get out of control and escape beyond our yards into parks, forests, and conservation areas. Here’s a handy guide from Lewis Ginter…
Browsing: Sustainability
The number of people riding bicycles for both recreation and transportation is on the rise. Thankfully, the number of safe places to bike is also increasing.
Eating insects is often seen as a treat or delicacy, but around the world it is simply a learned behavior. Read why this behavior might be a world saver.
How to make the most of our area’s recycling program and what not to put in your recycling cart from CVWMA!
Less than two hours from Richmond in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Island has long been known for its blue crab, but it is projected to be among the first North American locations lost to climate change.
What does the price of mixed paper in China have to do with what goes in your recycling cart? Local recycling, the environment, and the economy.
How to reduce plastic, how to love the Earth, and more insight for families!
With a bit of maintenance now, your garden will pass through winter unscathed and emerge ready for another wonderful growing season. Eleven great tips!
Every year, families in Central Virginia generate more than 900,000 tons of waste to discard. The good news is much of it is being recycled. Can we do more?
How to plant, what to plant, where to plant – so many helpful website links from area expert Peggy Singlemann.
Here are some changes you can make in your household and your family’s lifestyle that will help your whole family become eco-smart!
Caryn Boehm of Henrico County had not heard the term “collaborative consumption,” although her lifestyle defines it. Environmentally aware, Boehm uses Craigslist and other digital resources to save money and…