the green line

get quality time in nature — it does a body (and mind) good

The science is in: being in nature is good for your health – physical & mental. Get out there and go for a walk, preferably among lots of greenery!

sugarcane pulp & bamboo take on single-use plastic

sustainability

Imagine getting takeout food in containers that are made of food! Ok, well not exactly… but researchers are developing a new type of compostable food container made from bamboo & sugarcane pulp!

ladybugs and hydroponics: 100% non-toxic pest control

hydroponics

Growing a hydroponic garden? You don’t need to worry about soil-borne pests, but if bugs do creep in, ladybugs are a 100% natural method of pest control!

spotlight: phipps’ superstar green building

green architecture, sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a true superstar of green design!

what can you do about dark spots on your skin?

beauty

Why do we get dark spots (or hyperpigmentation) on our skin, and what can you do about them?

green roofs are great outdoor classrooms

green architecture, sustainability

Back to school again! Learning doesn’t just happen inside the classroom, though – more classes are being held on green roofs or in outdoor classrooms! What are the benefits for students?

what is a walk score?

lifestyle, sustainability

What is a Walk Score? And why is it important?

home hydroponics 101

hydroponics

Have you ever experimented with hydroponic growing at home? (That’s growing plants in water, not soil). You can! And it doesn’t have to be complicated.