Gardening, on any scale, requires a certain amount of time and care. I find that the bulk of this time is dedicated to pest management. With only the addition of a little water and sunlight, plants do a pretty good job of growing on their own. However, left unchecked, bugs will do almost as good a job destroying the harvest... Full Post >>

In my last post, I discussed renewable alternatives to limited resources. One of the most well-known and high-demand limited resources is gasoline. Because it is not only limited, but a significant cause of pollution, scientists have been trying to develop alternatives for years. The latest development is a fuel derived from watermelon juice, discussed in a recent article for Discover News. Full Post >>

There are innumerable ways to lead a more sustainable life, many of which are not as well publicized as options like recycling or carpooling. Conscientious purchasing is also a crucial part of living sustainably, and means buying items that are used, contain recycled content, or are made from rapidly renewable materials. Full Post >>