Blog Posts

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (6 minute read) I'm a dreamer, a visionary, a big-picture thinker, a long term planner, an artist, and yes, even a foodie. I thrive on ideas—it’s part of my personality type. The benefit for me is that I’ve spent a LOT of time thinking about & defining what’s important to me and why. I’d Iike to start putting my experience to use by helping others like you. Let’s get in the kitchen for a minute here to make an analogy.  We start by embracing the process. Uncovering your gifts and your purpose to...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (6 minute read)   We have a HUGE plastic problem. 94-95% of all plastic in the United States is NOT getting recycled, including items with the little recycle # logo. Ugh, that’s bad news!  These days the Number One way to reduce plastic waste is to reduce plastic consumption by avoiding single use plastics altogether. This includes water bottles, plastic bags, and even your laundry tub.  I know sometimes this is easier said than done, I regularly forget my reusable bags in the car. I like to skip the bag when I only have...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (3 minute read) What does Redefine Life mean? My original tagline and mission for Terra Haven is to Redefine Life. In 2018, I completed a degree in horticulture, with certificates in sustainable landscaping and landscaping for wildlife because my vision and dream for us is to live in a sustainable world.  I had fun building a green roof, learning the importance of wildlife corridors, as well as best practices for protecting pollinators. One of my favorite classes was focused on the local food system, and this was just the tip of the iceberg!...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (3 minute read) Ok, maybe you’re already convinced and you agree how amazing Earth Breeze is, but let me tell you this. Someone dear to me turned me onto Earth Breeze several years before I even launched Terra Haven. I was an instant convert.  It’s so easy to use, and you only need a half sheet per regular load. Use a full sheet for large or heavily soiled loads. You can put it in the detergent drawer if you have one, or I put it right on top where the water flows into...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (5 minute read) What do Sustainability, Permaculture, and Blue Zones all have in common?  The United Nations defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The US EPA National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 committed “to create and maintain conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.” What I like about these definitions is that we're called to look beyond our immediate needs and consider...