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Broken Umbrellas Equal Stylish Raincoats
Desperately grasping a broken umbrella is one of the worst feelings I can think of . . .
4 Easy Ways to Eco-fy a Toy Box
Earth Day may be over, but is that any reason to halt our eco-tastic efforts? Definitely not. I'm working to make my home more green for myself and North.
6 Products to Keep Clean . . . and Green!
Happy Earth Day! Did you know there are several common items that you can use in a pet-filled household as safer, more eco-tastic alternatives to keep your home and furry friends clean? Well, I've gathered my top six picks and highlighted just a few uses for each – I'm betting you have at least a couple on hand already.
The Scoop: Deadly Cat Poop for Sea Otters
While not many of you were instantly on board with composting dog poop, I thought I'd mention some important information for those feline owners. A common parasite that kitties can get is actually very deadly to wildlife, like these adoro sea otters, when cat litter is not properly disposed! Cat feces can contain Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that commonly gets into feline systems from eating infected rodents, birds, or other small animals.
What Do You Know About Earth Day?
We've talked a lot about the environment and the effects we (and our furry friends) have on the planet. What do you know about Earth Day history? This banner's from the very first celebration ever – do you know when it took place, why, and who started it?
Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard
The National Wildlife Federation offers some great tips to turn your backyard into a wildlife habitat (and then make it certified). Show your commitment to conserving wildlife and provide elements from each of the five essential areas you'll learn about when you read more.
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I Need Your Help . . . Raccoons Want In (to My Garbage)
In spirit of Earth Day, I thought we'd tackle a problem with wild animals. Sonoma b is having a big problem with some masked creatures. The very hungry raccoons seem determined to make a mess of her garbage.
To the Rescue: Composting Dog Poop?
Of course any responsible pet owner knows to pick up after a dog, and there are still plenty of signs around reminding us all the same! When trying to live a little more green, opting for those biodegradable bags is a great start, but what about composting the waste afterwards? According to the experts at Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture, there's a (fairly) simple way to begin composting dog poop in your own backyard.
Bare Bones: BioBags Eco Friendly Poop Bags
When your dog does his business, where do you put the remains? Most likely you pick it up with your plastic poopie bags and toss it in the garbage like a good owner should. But all that plastic does a number on our landfills!
Happy Eco-Tastic Earth Day!
To kick off today's very important holiday, I'll be doing an entire day of eco-tastic posts! Remembering our wild animal friends, especially feeding the birds, can go a long way to help keep the earth, and all the creatures that call it home, safe for years to come. A change starts with you so choosing earth-friendly cleansers and DIY toys is a nice way to show the world that you care.
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