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Wind turbines, eye sore or saviour? Read more in our Technology section.
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Welcome to Green Pinwheel
Your one stop for sustainable living
Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.
Green tip of the month
It's spring
The perfect time to give your yard an eco-friendly makeover. Housing development destroys a million acres of habitat each year in the U.S. alone, but you can help reverse the damage by turning your lawn into a haven for birds, butterflies, bees and other animals. Here are some tips for beautifying your garden the natural way this May during Garden for Wildlife Month.
Go native
Drop that English Ivy and pick up Richard Tallamy's book Bringing Nature Home to learn why native plants are a better choice for wildlife. Then visit the US Forest Service site Gardening with Wildflowers or National Wildlife Federation's native plants database to find a list of plants native to your region.
Give wildlife what they need
National Wildlife Federation, an EarthShare member charity, lists the elements you need to provide to wildlife: food, water, cover and a place to raise young. Birdbaths, flowering plants, and bee houses are just a few of the potential elements of a wildlife-friendly yard.
Get kids involved
Your yard is the perfect place to introduce nature to children. Being outdoors also helps kids with all kinds of modern maladies from ADHD to obesity.
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DIY Greenhouses for Under $300
It's seed-starting season and spring is just around the corner. Read more inside in our garden section.
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich
It takes about 5 minutes to make it, and you can tailor the sandwich to your own tastes by adding different toppings.We have lots more delicious recipes in our Food section.
