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Overall compost is a safe way to help clean up our environment, little by little.

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Plants grown in compost is usually stronger and healthier

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The healthier food without chemicals

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The farm life.

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If you want to experience the benefits of chemical-free farming yourself-besides buying and enjoying the food-there are several ways you can get a farm experience without quitting your day job or selling your house and heading to the countryside.

Don't own a farm? No problem. Here's how to farm without being a farmer:

# 1. Start or join a crop mob. In the last few years, the phenomenon of "crop mobs" has become more popular. During a crop mob, volunteers gather on a farm for a day to perform tasks that could take an individual farmer days or weeks to complete, such as erecting a hoophouse, mulching field beds, or painting a barn. Participants include other farmers as well as people who want to help out, meet local farmers, and get some exercise. To set up such a group in your area, query local, sustainable farmers in your county about projects they need help with (and when), ask how you can help, and then find like-minded helpers and schedule your own crop mob event. If you belong to a CSA (see below) or shop at a farmer's market, start the conversation with the farmers there.

# 2. Become a WWOOFer.The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program lists organic-farm host families from all over the world who allow people of all different backgrounds the opportunity to spend a week or even months on sustainable farms. Each host family lists the length of stay and expertise level required for volunteers, but many require a visit of just a week or two (perfect for a volunteer-vacation experience) and no immediate farming skills. The volunteers get room and board, and take home invaluable advice they can apply to their own garden-or who knows, maybe one day to a farm of their own. Experiences range from vegetable farms to organic dairy or shiitake-mushroom-growing operations.

# 3. Join a CSA. Community-supported agriculture involves buying a share of the season's harvest, and it's a great way to ensure a variety of healthy food during the growing season. Some CSA programs even offer meat, cheese, and eggs. But if you want a more hands-on experience, ask your CSA farmers if you can lend a hand. Some programs even let you pay a lower fee if you provide a weekend of volunteer time during the growing season, and some farmers may welcome your help on packing and distribution days. It's a great way to get your hands dirty and become friends with your local farmer. Find hundreds of CSA programs at LocalHarvest.org.

# 4. Grow a farm crop. Even if you only have a small patch of land, you can still grow a farm crop, and what could taste better than sweet corn grown in your own backyard? Contrary to what you're used to seeing on farms, you don't need to plant rows of the starchy vegetable. For growing sweet corn at home, opt for a square plot in lieu of rows, to maximize use of space. According to Organic Gardening magazine, you can use a Zuni Native American trick and plant the corn in hills in the square patch. For details on growing sweet corn, visit OrganicGardening.com. For other ideas, check out our story, Grow Your Own Farm on Less Than an Acre.

# 5. Invite chickens into your home. Chickens are easier to raise than you think. In fact, you can even make them part of the family and allow them to live indoors. (There are such things as chicken diapers.) For people with little yard space, Eglu chicken coops are popular choices, or, usually, you can hire a local sustainable farmer to build a coop that fits your needs. Once mature, chickens lay about an egg a day, so three chicks is usually a good number to provide a small family with fresh eggs (share extras with the neighbors). Just don't get a single hen-they get lonely! Read Raising Chickens: Do You Have What it Takes? for more info on raising chickens.

And of course, for those who would rather farm without getting dirty, there's always FarmVille on Facebook. If you go that route, at least start growing some vegetables for real, too.

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If you want to experience the benefits of chemical-free farming yourself-besides buying and enjoying the food-there are several ways you can get a farm experience without quitting your day job or selling your house and heading to the countryside. Don't own a farm? No problem. Here's how to farm without being a farmer: # 1.

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New research shows that organic food is more nutrient dense and higher in Antibiotics.

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plants grown in compost are stronger and healthier.

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12 Creative Ways to Repurpose Newspaper

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DIYers have been crafting, making, and hacking with newspaper since the beginning of newspaper's existence. For our take on creatively repurposing newspaper, we turn to bright colors, decor for the home, and, of course, a few goodies we can wear.

Materials:
- newspaper

- brightly colored card stock

- brightly colored tissue paper

- nail polish

- rubbing alcohol

- wreath ring

- baker's twine

- pom poms

Tools:
- glue gun

- glue stick

- needle nose pliers

- giant circle hole punch

- Mod Podge

1. iPad Mini Case: Need to make a quick iPad case before leaving town tomorrow?

To create this case, we used a padded envelope, packing tape, and a touch of VELCRO® Brand Sticky Back Tape. Paste newspaper onto the envelope, then add a stripe of color for the envelope flap if you like. Now, cover the whole thing in clear packing tape to make it extra strong. Then add VELCRO® tape. Done!

2. Lampshade: Great for a kid's room or craft room, this is an easy way to revive a lampshade that's seen better days.

We used a giant circle hole punch to create a bunch of circles. Then use Mod Podge to layer circles onto the shade. Cover the whole thing with a layer of Mod Podge and let dry overnight before using with a lightbulb.

3. Envelopes: If you need to mail out a bunch of invitations (hello wedding crafters!) and want to create totally unique envelopes, use newspaper. Bonus points if you use paper from the date of your engagement or another significant date.

To create ours, we used an existing envelope and created a template out of it. Then simply cut out newspaper to the same size and a liner to match. Glue, let dry, and you've got an envelope!

4. Paper Wreath: This might be our favorite project of the bunch!

We used a wreath ring but you could also use a piece of cardboard. Cut out a bunch of newspaper leaves and glue onto the ring using hot glue. So easy and surprisingly stylish.

5. Gift Bags: You've seen this song and dance before, but it's always a favorite.

We followed this tutorial but made a much smaller bag by starting with a piece around 12.5 inches by 8 inches.

6. Round Faux Lantern: For folks with high ceilings or who just want some unusual decor, these faux lanterns are a quick and fun hack.

Use that trusty giant hole punch again to make a bunch of paper circles. Wrap twine around the ball so that you have a way to hang it. Then cover with paper circles, similar to the lamp shade but without pressing everything down all the way.

7. Paper Flowers: For another take on paper flowers, combine spring neons with newspaper.

Cut out a bunch of flower shapes. Press a wooden stick or dowel through the center and keep layering until you've got a fullness you like. Repeat for as many flowers as you like!

8. Outlet Cover: Add a little personality to your power source.

This one is all about Mod Podge! Trace your outlet cover, cut the shape out in newspaper, and Mod Podge onto the cover. So cute.

9. Dangly Earrings: We took a cue from our classic Duct Tape Feather earrings to make these.

Cover a piece of newspaper in clear packing tape. Add a stripe of another color before taping if you like. Now you'll have a piece of material similar in consistency to duct tape. Cut out a couple shapes you like, and then use cord ends to attach to earrings.

10. Rosette Bobby Pins: A dozen roses? Pshh, how about a duo of rosettes?

These are a sweet way to add a little spice to your do! Simply create a bunch of little triangles and layer them into a rose shape using hot glue in between each layer. Attach to a bobby pin and let dry. See also: Duct Tape Rosettes.

11. Nail Polish: If you're as into nail art as we are, you've probably seen newspaper nails.

To create your own newspaper mani, all you need is rubbing alcohol, nail polish, and newspaper. Paint your nails with a base coat - this can be a clear or a light color. Once dry, dip your nails in rubbing alcohol. Now press newspaper onto each nail. Peel off and you should have a newspaper transfer on your nail! Cover with clear polish to seal the deal.

12. Party Hats: Last, party time!!

Turn newspaper into party hats by rolling it into cones. Use tape to secure and then add pom poms or trim using hot glue. Excellent!

How do you repurpose newspaper? Any crafty tricks we just have to try? Talk to us in the comments below.

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This re-used basket with hardy succulents is both an attractive yet practical container.

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Composting is a very simple process.All you do is add food waste to soil and wait for it to rot.

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EASY compost that anybody can make FAST and add to your garden in weeks instead of months or over a year. Watch the video and see the fast decomposition.

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Re-purposing can be done, by taking a item and using it in a new way

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Re-purpoing is a form of recycling, instead of throwing the item out you are just reusing it

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Whimsical creativity meets thrifty pragmatism in a fun way to be green. It´s a way of recycling, a break with tradition and a great way to add that touch of fun into your space. Unlike upcycling,...

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You can repurpose almost anything! They made a little goldfish bowl out of a light bulb!

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4.must contain over 80 percent renewable materials

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4. over 87% of Americans have access to curb side or drop off paper recycling programs.

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3. Americans throw away 25,000,000 plastic bottles every hour.

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Repurposing can be a fun and easy craft. For example, they used beer bottles to make a colorful chandelier.

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2. Recycling aluminium cans saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminum cans from new material

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Networld-Project - The source for mindful living resources

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1. Recycling 100 cans could light up your room for two whole weeks.

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1. Recycling 100 canes could light up your bedroom for 2 whole weeks.

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