Category: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Living News


  • Soil contamination 101: understanding—and improving—our urban soil

    The recent wildfires in Los Angeles sparked a lot of concern about soil contamination among the general public. They also—perhaps more importantly—exposed a long-standing problem: the serious lack of soil support resources available to most people, including urban soil education, soil testing, and soil remediation options. Despite the fact that people knowingly or unknowingly interact…

  • What LA’s Climate Goals Mean for Property Operations in 2025 and Beyond

    Local emission mandates now require precise tracking of both building and vehicle output, turning operations from routine management into data-driven compliance. Energy audits, demand-response tariffs, and low-load retrofits reduce peak strain while advancing emission goals. Fleet teams can synchronize electrification timelines with design plans that refit parking areas into EV-ready and shared-mobility spaces. Integrated parking…

  • A DIY Face Wash Recipe Worthy of Cleaning Every Face

    In this episode of Earth911TV, we spotlight a nifty DIY face wash recipe sure to eco-clean your fantastic face. It’s super easy to make with just three natural ingredients. In case you were wondering, this recipe works … on any face. Ditch that dirty face with safe, natural ingredients and wash away any doubt about what you’re putting…

  • Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup

    This Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup is both sweet and spicy and velvety smooth. Get the recipe below. As the weather gets cooler, soup season begins. Soups are the perfect meal for getting cosy and warm. This Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup is especially warming thanks to the heat provided by the fresh root ginger,…

  • Vegan Carrot BLT

    There’s something so satisfying about sinking your teeth into a Vegan BLT sandwich that actually hits all the right notes. Smoky, caramelized carrot bacon, crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices all tucked between perfectly toasted bread. This BLT recipe is a plant-based twist on a classic that doesn’t feel like a compromise – and it’s…

  • The Five Spookiest Native Plants in SoCal

    Spooky season is here…step into our haunted native garden IF YOU DARE! From a stem parasite that can “see” and “smell” its hosts to a charming but deadly flower, here are five of the creepiest native plants you can find growing around SoCal: California dodder (Cuscuta californica) Have you ever noticed a strange, orange, spaghetti-like…

  • How to Clean Your Oven Door Glass Like a Pro

    If your oven door is starting to look like modern art in shades of roast drippings, you’re not alone. That glass panel has a talent for collecting every splatter. Sure, it’s frustrating, but it’s fixable. Better yet, you won’t need … How to Clean Your Oven Door Glass Like a Pro Read More » The…

  • Earth911 Inspiration: We Borrow Earth From Our Children

    Environmentalist and author David Brower, the founder of Friends of the Earth and co-founder of the League of Conservation Voters, is the source for today’s inspiration: “We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them and share your desire to help people think of the planet…

  • Vegan Mushroom Cannelloni – Supper in the Suburbs

    My Vegan Mushroom Cannelloni is rich and decadent. Smothered in vegan cheese sauce and topped with crispy mushrooms it’s the perfect comfort meal. Get the recipe below. Cannelloni is a baked pasta dish that is made up of large, tube-shaped pasta that is then stuffed with a filling of your choice. Pasta, cheese and mushrooms…

  • Does Coffee Go Bad After It’s Brewed?

    If you’ve ever brewed a fresh pot of coffee in the morning and then eyed the leftover coffee hours later, you’ve probably wondered: Does coffee go bad after it’s brewed? ⚡ Quick answer: black brewed coffee is safe to drink for up to 12 hours at room temperature, but its flavor will start to decline…