Eartheasy Blog

Microscopic Plastic Particles May be Entering Food Chain

Aran Seaman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:35:09 +0000

A new study reveals that tiny plastic fibers from synthetic clothing which pollute the marine environment, may be entering the food chain.

6 Tips for Building Soil for Your Raised Garden Beds and Planters

Aran Seaman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:15:09 +0000

Here are some tips for building productive soil for your garden beds and planters - while there are some differences based on locale, these tips pretty much apply anywhere...

How to Make a Simple ‘Ready-Kit’ for Your Daypack

Aran Seaman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:59:25 +0000

Be prepared during day hikes with this compact, lightweight ‘ready-kit’ you can make yourself.

Biomimicry Mimicked

Aran Seaman — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:18:46 +0000

The timid jawfish has developed a clever strategy to survive – mimicking a mimic.

You Lead, I Lead

Aran Seaman — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:31:15 +0000

“The future should belong, and could belong, to the small and many, not the big and few” - Bill McKibben

Apocalypse Not

Aran Seaman — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:15:19 +0000

It is easier to flirt with doomsday predictions than to take action against real threats to our planet...

5 Great DIY Eco Friendly Recycled Gifts

Aran Seaman — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:24:20 +0000

Timeless, practical and thoughtful DIY gifts from the heart can matter the most during the holidays and save you from being heckled by your credit card company in the New Year.

Christmas Bird Count: December 14th – January 5th

Aran Seaman — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Join over 50,000 people across North America in this annual tradition to take a 'citizen census' of migrating birds. Or you can create your own count as a way of getting outdoors and learning more about your local wildlife.

Are you Feeding your Kids Twinkies for breakfast?

Aran Seaman — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:11:50 +0000

Popular children's cereals are overloaded with sugar, according to a new study.

Why Eating Family Meals Together is Still Important Today

Aran Seaman — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:42:07 +0000

Mealtimes are when children learn family values and families develop their culture

Holiday Candle Sense – How to enjoy the flame without the pollution

Aran Seaman — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:09:08 +0000

The joy of candles does not have to come at the expense of respiratory health.

BPA Levels Spike with Canned Soup

Aran Seaman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:04:41 +0000

BPA levels rise over 1200% after eating a can of soup each day for five days...

5 Winter Squash Recipes to Steal the Show on Thanksgiving

Aran Seaman — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:34:58 +0000

The modest winter squash has the potential to impress!

A Mesmerizing Murmuration of Starlings

Aran Seaman — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:46:59 +0000

Witness a natural moment of magic...

Fall is the Season for Mulching with Leaves!

Aran Seaman — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:33:38 +0000

It is a rare and beautiful thing when something of value falls right into our laps...