Author: Bridget Shirvell

Innovative producers and researchers are turning to wood, cork, mushrooms and other materials in an... (more)

Conveyor belting, street sweeper brushes and other discarded materials are getting a second life on... (more)

Glass jars, photo storage boxes and old library card catalogs all make excellent seed storage... (more)

Maintaining a beehive can be tricky and time-consuming, but these companies make it easy—and enjoyable—to... (more)

It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and... (more)

With intelligent indoor gardening systems, you can now grow leafy greens, vegetables, herbs and fruits... (more)

Hint: They’re upcycling food scraps.

The so-called “cheese pods” that have helped the Mystic Cheese Co. grow are actually upcycled... (more)