Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye
Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.
How to pick the best location for a vegetable garden
From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.
16 safer disinfectants to use against coronavirus
Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.
Lessons from eating the same soup every workday for 17 years
There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)
Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.
Photo: Secrets of a glass frog revealed
Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.
Here's why the April super Pink Moon is so special
Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.
Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks
Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.
The truth about raisins and pesticides
Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.
9 reasons to eat a lot of beans
The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.
Sidewalk etiquette in the time of COVID-19
If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners.
Can coronavirus spread through tears?
A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.
Common household products that can kill the coronavirus
When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released
Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.
31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas
In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.
For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise
Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.
Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade
The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.
The rise of the humble community cookbook
They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days.
Pakistan turns unemployed workers into tree planters
The country's ambitious reforestation project has received a surprise influx of laborers, thanks to coronavirus.
Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?
It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.
6 ways to build resilience at home
"Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times.
3 more rules for sustainable tourism
This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet.
People are realizing how badly they need nature
Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.
This is what pandemic homeschooling looks like
Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.
What to cook when there's (almost) nothing in the house
Making do with limited ingredients has taken on new urgency in pandemic times.
7 ways to keep working toward zero waste
It may feel like the whole world is regressing toward single-use plastics, but the waste-free movement is far from dead.
12 ways to spruce up your home at almost no cost
Use what you already own to create a space that feels fresh and new.
Garment workers suffer as fashion brands cancel orders
Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.
Sri Lanka dazzles with its splendor and resilience
The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.
Marie Kondo has advice for working from home
Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.
Slow shopping for the modern age
The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.
Small apartment redesigned like an 'urban beach house'
A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.
Barcelona is turning its streets into "citizen spaces"
The city's iconic chamfered blocks will become superblocks the size of small towns.
Pop-up prefab units build Barcelona up, rather than sprawl out (Video)
These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."
Snap: Colorful clamps turn found materials into DIY furniture (Video)
These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.
Artists' salvaged tire installations reactivate Barcelona's streets
These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.
Modern 700 sq. ft. loft apartment designed for two couples to share (Video)
Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.
Summing up yök Casa + Cultura with upcycled cardboard furniture, VOC-free paint and sustainable tourism
This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.
Upcycled kitchens made from local materials are made to last.
Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.
How Astral Nature redesigns their bed to fit yök Casa + Cultura eco-criteria
Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!
Greening our bathrooms without sacrificing the experience of our guests at yök Casa + Cultura
At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role
Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura
yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret
What we do at yök to have our guests use less electricity and still have a good time
Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments.
All the details about yök Casa + Cultura’s office in Barcelona
We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key.
Wood fibres as insulation material for yök Casa + Cultura
I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision.
Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the eco-friendliest of them washbasins for yök Casa + Cultura?
What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.
PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura
Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting.
yök Casa + Cultura: A+ certified low-VOC drywalls by Knauf
In the end it needs to work, fit the budget and be easy to install. To divide our spaces, we opted for low-VOC drywalls, locally made in Spain. That way, no floors or ceilings shall be harmed!
yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future
Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.