larissaswayze, Author at Of Houses and Trees

What is a Composting Toilet and How Does it Work?

There are many reasons why people would choose a composting toilet for all their number one and two needs. It may be for their boat or RV, their cabin or tiny house, or even to use as a backup loo

6 Electricity Apps That Help You Save Money and the Planet

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If you already use LED lightbulbs in your home, own efficient appliances and turn off the lights when you leave the room, you may be wondering – what’s the next energy-saving step? Why not give one of these six electricity

40 Sustainable Clothing Brands

One of the easiest ways to start living a greener life is to quit fast fashion and start supporting sustainable clothing companies. If you aren’t familiar with the term fast fashion yet, it’s clothing designed, manufactured and sold by brands

5 Reasons Why You Need To Buy Bamboo Clothing

Telling you that you need to buy bamboo clothing may seem a little extreme. Especially for a sustainability blog. But the truth is – us humans need to start doing a lot of things if we’re going to rectify the

How to Decorate a Small Living Room for Christmas: 5 Simple + Sustainable Solutions

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Want to create a calm and uncluttered look for the holidays? Here are five tips on how to decorate a small living room for Christmas that are simple – and sustainable! I find that one of the best ways to manage

Zero Waste Gift Ideas Even Non-Treehuggers Will Love

You’re a treehugger. In your daily life, you avoid plastic packaging, wear thrifted threads and support eco-conscious businesses whenever you can. Yet every year as the holiday season approaches, you fill with low-level dread. It’s time to buy your friends