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6 Sustainable Tips For Eco-Friendly Hiking and Planning

January 23January 22Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged conservation, cruelty free, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, ethical, food packaging, hiking, nature, sunscreen, sustainable, vegan, waste free, waste not, wildlife1 Comment

Hiking is known to help individuals experience nature in person, rather than just watch it from a TV screen. However, as more and more people take up hiking, there’s now a need for sustainable hikers. By “sustainable,” we mean that it’s only right for all hikers to explore places in the most respectful way possible. Sounds simple, right? It is!

So, if you want to be an eco-warrior-hiker hybrid, then read on! We’re here to give you 6 tips on how to be a sustainable hiker when you’re planning your trip, and when you’re on your trip!

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How to Store Onions, Garlic, & Shallots via @TheYummyLife

December 9April 13Posted in FoodTagged food, garlic, hole, onion, paper bag, paperbag, puncher, shallot, storage, store, tips, waste notLeave a comment

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For years I’ve stored onions, garlic and shallots in plastic bins in a kitchen drawer. Like this:

That works fine if I use everything up right away, but honestly that doesn’t happen very often. Instead, I stock up on onions, garlic or shallots for use in specific recipes, and some of them end up hanging around in the drawer for awhile. Here’s how some of them look after 2 or 3 months; rotten, moldy, or sprouting…..wasted.

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