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A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Weeds — Friend, Foe, or Food?

If you've ever found yourself gazing at your yard wondering, "How do I get rid of this weed?", but also care about biodiversity, climate change, and the natural environment as a whole — this post is for you. EcoWarrior Anna joins us for a guest post to answer all of the questions you never knew you had about managing common backyard weeds.

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Composting — Gold For Your Garden: Why Composting Matters + How to Compost Wherever You Live

Composting is one of the coolest ways to reduce our impact on the planet. But how does composting work? Why should you compost? How do you get started? And then once you have compost, what do you do with it? EcoWarrior and ADITO Research Assistant, Fia, joins us to write a guest post on the subject.

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: What is a Tool Library and Why Should You Join One?

You're already familiar with book libraries, but what about a tool library? How much money and storage space are we spending individually for a supply of tools only used occasionally? A tool library, or a "library of things," can help us all save money, reduce waste, and build community. But how do they work and how can you join one? EcoWarrior Kyla joins us to write a guest post on the subject.

A Drop in the Ocean Shop x Markee Ecological Design: Closed Loop Landscaping - Have Your Yard and Eat It Too with Foodscaping
Landscapes that are visually pleasing have a long history, but are they the only way to approach landscaping? You may already be familiar with pollinator gardens and edible gardens, but what about a foodscape? What exactly is a foodscape and how can you go about creating one of your own? EcoWarrior Anna joins us to write a guest post on the subject.
A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Store: Why You Shouldn't Rake Your Leaves This Fall

It’s officially that time of year when the leaves are changing color and starting to fall onto our lawns. As they start to accumulate over the grass, you may be tempted to rake them all up into piles, toss them in some bags, and leave them on the curb for trash pickup. But is that really the best way to manage the increased [natural] debris? Let's talk about it!

A Drop in the Ocean Zero Waste Blog: Sustainable Lawns
The American lawn is iconic, but more and more people are starting to question if constantly maintaining these little green squares is worth it. Where did the American lawn come from, how did it become so ubiquitous in our culture, and can we replace the lawn with something better? EcoWarrior Robb joins us to write a guest post on the subject.