Coffee grounds are great for making DIY body scrubs, but did you know they can also help perk up your plants? Just like people, some plants love coffee and others don’t, so here is a guide to help you know which plants benefit from a coffee boost. The first key is the coffee … [Read more...] about How to perk up your plants with used coffee grounds
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How your morning coffee grounds could become sustainable textile dye
Historically, our clothes were dyed with natural plants and pigments, but, as the textile industry has grown, so has its use of chemicals to achieve vibrant clothing colors. To address chemical pollution from the clothes we wear, a research team from Iowa State University has … [Read more...] about How your morning coffee grounds could become sustainable textile dye
How old coffee grounds can give your home garden a boost
Whether you make your daily cup of coffee with a french press, a pour-over Chemex, or a classic coffee maker, you probably find yourself with a surplus of coffee grounds pretty often. While tossing them into the compost is a good zero-waste option, the best thing you can do with … [Read more...] about How old coffee grounds can give your home garden a boost