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Gardening

What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat

March 26, 2025 • Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.

What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat

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Start cleaning your home more sustainably with these tips

Swapping out some basic supplies can help you explore eco-friendly cleaning. Swedish dishcloths, reusable cloths, detergent sheets, hand soap tablets and reusable bottles for mixing your own solutions are good building blocks for a green cleaning routine. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Life Kit

Start cleaning your home more sustainably with these tips

July 11, 2022 • Environmentally-friendly living isn't an all-or-nothing equation: think of it as a spectrum of greens. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, green cleaning is one easy way to dip your toe into the green living waters. These tips will help you get started.

Start cleaning your home more sustainably with these tips

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