Learn 4 different ways on how to repair your jeans – one almost invisible mend by hand, as well as three different methods that you can do on your sewing machine. All the mending methods shown in this video are intended to strengthen holes and worn out areas and leave a discreet finished look. There…
This sustainable solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably. The materials used in this system should be easily accessible for people in places where there are few options besides burning wood or coal. Credit: Clement A. Komolafe Research paper: Design, Fabrication, and Thermal Evaluation of a Solar Cooking…
Wild Foods Foraging & Preservation with Marc Williams & Natalie Bogwalker Part 1 Introduction
Join ethnobotanist, Marc Williams and forager extraordinaire, Natalie Bogwalker on this adventure as we discover the wild foods around us in the fields and forest edge. Learn an architecture of understanding plants based on their families and common traits to help expedite a working knowledge of the plant diversity around us. Marc is carrying on…
Zero waste and the Bezobalu project (English subtitles)
Aiming at zero waste through packaging reduction at source, while shopping. As Bea Johnson states zero-waste starts outside the home. For many people this means simplification of a their lifestyle rather that sacrifice since they save time, money and create space in their lives. Hana Hrstková and others speak about their experience. Shopping at Bezobalu.org…
Searches for “upcycling” are trending this summer
With Google searches for “vintage clothing” up by 400% and “what is upcycled clothing” by 250%, upcycling is *officially* a summer trend. What will you upcycle first? Source
10 Min Very Easy A-Line Flared Dress Sewing Less Fabric 100% Profitable
In this video, you will learn how to make sleeveless a-line dress / flared kurti cutting and stitching in 10 minutes on this video. A-line kurti cutting and sewing is even for beginners. I show you an awesome trick to cutting and stitching of beautiful and designer a line flared Kurti in less fabric. I…
Old-Fashioned Flower Favorites You and the Pollinators will Enjoy! | Garden & Landscape Expo
Certain flowers remind people of special times in our past, including visits to parents and grandparents’ gardens. We will look for those old-fashioned favorites once again as they find their way into our garden. Melinda Myers shares easy-care plants like peonies, iris, self-sowing annuals, bulbs and even a few native favorites that are sure to…
Zero Waste Budget Friendly Laundry Routine|Relaxing Laundry Routine|No Detergents|No Chemicals
Today I’ll talk about the easiest way to switch to zero waste laundry routine with very few items. Let’s reduce the waste and keep our home free of nasty chemicals and allergies. It doesn’t involve any detergent or fabric softener. This routine is eco friendly, chemical free and sustainable. Connect with me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/earnestlifestyyle/…
Astonishing Backyard Garden Harvest, Suburban Permaculture Food Forest
This is what I harvested from my backyard garden today, come along as we harvests the fresh veggies and share them with my little dog Tuck. Anyone can grow food like this if they want. This is the best food in the world and no amount of money can buy food this good, you have…