We love DIY projects using pallets. You might say that we’re a little bit obsessed, if we’re being completely honest. That’s why I was really struck when reader Cat wrote in asking if reclaimed pallets were safe for building a raised bed garden.

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is less than a month off? We spend upwards of $15 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts and getaways. Imagine the impact we could make if we channeled some of that money to independent artisans who use eco-friendly materials instead of blowing it at the big box store?

On the hunt for just the right Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie? We’ve got a few romantic finds from Etsy that should do the trick.

It’s a little cold for seed bombs in most of the northern hemisphere right now, but I’m definitely saving this idea for spring!

Cleaning your refrigerator coils can make it 6 percent more efficient, and some say it can improve the efficiency even more!

Bottled water is a huge resource hog, from the plastic and shipping to the water itself. Not only is there the waste to consider, but many large bottled water companies fill those plastic bottles up at the expense of local water rights.

Taking back the tap is about more than reducing waste. It’s about telling those large corporations that water is not a luxury item.