A look at the small house movement and its effects. Don’t mistake these charming, under 500 square feet pint-sized pads for decorative playhouses. They may look like something shrunk for an Alice in Wonderland theme park, but rest assured these…
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Creative repurposing ideas we love. Clever reuse designs can transform old, seemingly useless items into unique pieces that add custom flair and charm. Eco-friendly and fresh, impress friends with your crafty side by trying these do-it-yourself projects. These personal creations…
Five of our favorite CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) for Angelenos. Living in the city means you have a lot of options. There are plenty of good and plenty of bad, but one of the hands-down best decisions is to participate…
You might be traveling on your own, but you are never alone. It’s almost time for you to hop on that plane and jet off for a summer backpacking adventure. Of course you’ll want to load up with the usual…
For the best protection under the sun, go mineral. Just when we thought our biggest worry was the sun’s harmful rays, now we have to pay close attention to our SPFs. Too bad most commercial sunscreens contain harmful chemicals that…
From grill accessories to a DIY beer kit, get dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day! He taught you the importance of enjoying a cold one every now and then. He encouraged you to hold your head high when you…
The story of one Urban Homestead. Bikes and smoothies. Two things that make us think summer has arrived. But biking to blend your smoothie? Now that’s taking summertime to a whole new level. Stepping things up a notch is a…
Five of our favorite local destinations for Angelenos. Warm summer sun has us itching for a vacation. You, too? There’s no need to venture far. Hidden treasures abound; you just need to know where to find them. From day trips…
Trade your single-use pens and markers for Pentel’s Recycology products instead. This single-use pen and highlighter: is used, tossed into your desk drawer with a pile of others, and eventually lands in the trash. It may seem harmless to throw…
Green your kitchen in five creative ways. When it comes to green savvy, your kitchen space is totally dialed in. You are, after all, a die-hard Your Daily Thread reader. From upgrading to energy efficient appliances to ditching plastic for…
Our picks for seasonal flowers to buy. Late spring has blossomed, so why not bring it indoors and give your home a fresh burst of bright color? Even though Mother’s Day is over, you can still surround yourself and your…
The best places in Los Angeles for Mother’s Day tea. What better occasion than Mother’s Day to enjoy the oh-so-proper tradition of putting on your spring best and going out for afternoon tea? With teapots being brewed all over the…
Our favorite warm weather picks for your dog. While you’ve been getting Coachella-ready, enjoying L.A.’s hiking trails and going on fabulous green dates, your furry best friends have been waiting patiently for their turn to enjoy the season. But after…
Ditch single-use water bottles for this greener alternative. This single-use water bottle: destroys our environment at a rate of more than 60 million bottles each year. Some plastic bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially dangerous chemical that can leach…
Safer paints for a greener home. Take a whiff. That pungent smell of a freshly painted room is actually airborne chemicals evaporating from the walls. These potentially carcinogenic substances, called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), linger in your room even after…
One person’s old, wood floor is another’s chair, dining table, or even bed frame. While we may never know how much wood a woodchuck could chuck, we do know that if anyone can take a chunk of wood and turn…
A natural teeth whitening product we love. This teeth whitening kit: Sure, everybody’s doing it. But the typical do-it-yourself whitening product contains harsh chemicals (hydrogen, carbamide peroxides) and bleach that may irritate the mouth and stomach. Over-bleaching can break down…
A DIY indoor herb garden perfect for the apartment-bound. Attention all apartment dwellers! Beautify your indoor space with a simple, do-it-yourself, organic herb garden. By choosing easy-to-grow herbs, the right soil mixture, and a sunny spot near a window, even…
Five organic bedding companies that we love. Your bed should be a comfy, safe sanctuary for dreams and restoration. So what are chemicals, pesticides, and toxins doing in your sheets? Specifically, linens with terms like crease resistant, stretch-proof, stain-proof, and…
Make your iPad a wee bit greener. With version two launching later this week and various other companies releasing tablet devices of their own, it’s safe to say that the iPad, like the iPod before it, is here to stay. …
Save the planet one cup at a time. This paper cup: Ah yes, you know it well. Your old pal that you get your favorite latte in. Not only is it ending up in landfills at the rate of billions…
Hollywood goes green. With the Oscars less than a week a way, celebrities are certainly on the brain. While we’re still not sure who is going to bring home the little gold man on Sunday night, we do know which…
Save green with these L.A. rebates. Living in L.A. means plenty of opportunities to get paid for being green, especially when it comes to home energy efficiency. Whether you’re interested in replacing that vintage clothes washer with an ENERGY STAR…
Simple systems for sustainability. Greening Los Angeles can seem like a daunting task. Where to begin? Do you compost or establish a greywater system first? What about growing your own food? And what is permaculture anyway? Permaculture designer and co-founder…
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