Autumn is the optimal time to plant trees. As mundane as it may seem compared to solar panels and electric cars, planting trees is one of THE most powerful and affordable ways to make a difference for the health of your environment and the beauty of your neighborhood. And planting trees is a fun and…
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The Good Trade editors endorse products we’ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here. Our editors have written about sustainable brands for a decade. For Earth Day, we’ve compiled some of our favorites leading the charge in eco-consciousness. Earth Day is here, and what better time of…
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The earliest known seafood dinner was a bowl of shellfish eaten on the coast of South Africa 165,000 years ago. As long as there have been humans, we’ve eaten seafood. Seafood is an excellent source of lean protein, omega-3s, iron, and vitamins B and D, and it’s one of the most carbon-efficient foods on the…
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Sun-dried tomatoes are a pricey delicacy that either come in tiny, quickly-used jars or in bags that always look over-dry and often a little moldy. But what most people don’t realize is that drying your own tomatoes is quite easy, which can make it quite easy to enjoy sun-dried tomatoes whenever you like. Here’s how…
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It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and drinking from the garden hose, right? But what if that hose is delivering a large dose of heavy metals and toxic plasticizers to your children and your garden? The Toxic…
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Weeds are the bane of every gardener, especially as the days heat up and vacation season starts. But short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge to stay on top of your weeds before they strangle out your veggies and flowers. Here are 10 non-toxic ways to handle weeds in your…
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If you juice carrots a few times a week, the pulp really adds up. Finding a good use for all that excess carrot-y goodness is always a challenge, and it’s just too nutritious to just throw in the compost. So this week, use up that pulp by making some Carrot Halwa! Carrot Halwa is also…
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It is very possible to get most of the plastic out of your life—especially the disposable and single-use plastic. (Though durable goods like computers and car parts will be the exception). Start with the low hanging fruit first, like buying your eggs in cardboard instead of polystyrene. Then consider taking on just one or two…
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There’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about sugar, plus the lowdown on the over 25 different types of sweeteners on the market today.…
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According to the mainstream media, Canola oil is “heart healthy” and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Unfortunately, much of what you hear in the mainstream media has been influenced by the heavy-handed marketing tactics of big food companies. Canola oil is cheap to produce, so they’ve spent a lot of…
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