Chris Baskind
MotherNatureNetwork
Pensacola, FL, United States
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The seven stones of simpler living
Here are a few ideas that can help you live a lighter, healthier, more sustainable life. → Read More
12 things you should never compost
Though composting is great for your garden, there are some man-made and natural items that can ruin the whole pile. → Read More
23 things that aren't recyclable
You may want to think twice before throwing your yogurt cup in the recycling bin. → Read More
How to bike to work (or anywhere else)
A little bit of planning will make incorporating a bike into your travels much easier. Here's how to get rolling! → Read More
5 reasons not to drink bottled water
It's expensive, wasteful and — contrary to popular belief — not any healthier for you than tap water. → Read More
5 ways to green your child's classroom
Your kids are watching ... how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience offers the greenest lessons possible. → Read More
5 ways you can reduce light pollution
This form of pollution contributes to carbon emissions and interferes with animal migration. Take these simple steps to reduce it. → Read More
Tips for cooling off this summer
With a heat wave here, here are 33 ways to keep the temperature tolerable while saving money and the environment. → Read More
12 cool urban bicycles ready to replace your car
Bikes are tough to beat in terms of urban transportation: They're reliable, emissions-free, small, healthy, and cheap to operate. Check out our picks. → Read More
10 places to find back-to-school clothes on the cheap
Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience. → Read More
The seven stones of simpler living
Here are a few ideas that can help you live a lighter, healthier, more sustainable life. → Read More
5 unusual ways to stay cool
Staying cool during the summer needn't mean running the air conditioner all day long. Here are five ways to beat the heat you may not have considered. → Read More
10 elegant, inexpensive, homemade holiday gift ideas
Looking to make this holiday special without breaking the bank? Consider handmade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas — or any other holiday that requires a gift. → Read More
How to ride your bike to work
A smaller carbon footprint and a thinner waistline are two of the best results of choosing to bike to the office. → Read More
Living cheap is the new green
If going green is making you go broke, you're doing it wrong. Saving resources and saving money go hand in hand. Here's how to get started. → Read More
20 ways for renters to stay cool and save money this summer
Lower utility bills and better energy efficiency will help you keep your cool. → Read More
How to start a home rain barrel project
Water is precious and becoming more scarce. Try a rain barrel in your yard to use 'free' water for irrigation and limit what you run from the tap. → Read More
12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
Economic instability and ever-increasing climate change are just two of the many reasons riding a bike is an excellent alternative to driving. → Read More
12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
Economic instability and ever-increasing climate change are just two of the many reasons riding a bike is an excellent alternative to driving. → Read More
5 cheap ways to save 1,000 gallons of water
Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year. → Read More