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EcoSuperior Year in Review - Written for The Walleye Magazine, January 2024 Issue

Commercial cleaning products have long been a staple in our homes, helping us maintain a clean and healthy living environment. However, over time, the formulas of these products have evolved, incorporating various synthetic chemicals and toxic solvents. These chemicals can be detrimental to our health and contribute to environmental pollution. The good news is that there's an alternative: household cleaning without harm. By using simple, natural ingredients, you can effectively clean your home while minimizing the impact on your health and the environment.

Hard surfaces, such as roads, sidewalks, and driveways, do not allow melting snow and rainwater to soak easily into soil in urban environments. Runoff flows down the street into storm drains that pour directly into our creeks and rivers. Urban development generally results in 5x or more runoff than natural spaces. This increases the volume of pollution (oil, metals, and bacteria) entering waterways and Lake Superior, which impacts water quality. Without stormwater controls, there is also a greater risk of downstream flooding. By managing our water naturally, we are helping keep our great Lake, Superior!

Greener Closets for People and the Planet - Written for The Walleye Magazine, October 2023 Issue

Weather patterns, including storm events, are affected by climate change. Climate scientists predict that the western Lake Superior basin will experience greater weather extremes and more frequent and intense storms. These summer and winter storms will unleash more precipitation that will forcefully fall.

Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling of organic material into a rich soil additive. Compost improves soil quality by providing essential nutrients and helps retain moisture, which will improve plant health. Compost is used in various ways to boost your soil's health for outdoor and indoor growing while cutting down household waste in landfills!

Experience nature without harming it! Camping can be a special experience. It brings an opportunity to enjoy the living landscape surrounded by trees, water, and natural life. As we enjoy these things, we must also remember to care for them. Keep reading for tips on how to enjoy camping while protecting the living landscape.

Plants and insects have a mutually beneficial relationship. One cannot exist without the other. Plants depend on insects to carry their pollen from flower to flower, and insects depend on pollen and flower nectar for food. Over 80% of flowering plants depend on pollination by insects or other animals. In turn, we, as humans, depend on plants. This beautiful flow of life is why it’s crucial we care for our pollinators and love our living landscapes.

A Healthy Diet For A Healthy Planet - Written for The Walleye Magazine, September 2023 Issue