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October 25, 2018 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Savings from returnable packaging for major companies

Cost saving continues to be an important part of the process for companies, and one major change in recent times has been returnable packaging. This is not only cost efficient but plays a major role in pushing an eco friendly approach to the industry. So...

September 27, 2018 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Don’t Let Your Mattress Hurt the Earth

Best tips for how to get rid of a mattress If you’ve been sleeping on the same bed for the past 7-10 years, it’s probably time for an upgrade. The average lifespan of a mattress varies by type, but generally, it’s somewhere between 7-15 years, even...

September 21, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Repurpose and Recycle: How Decluttering Can Help Your Community and the Environment

Do you long to see your home orderly and clutter-free, but aren’t sure how to dispose of things you want to get rid of in an eco-friendly manner? Landfills are overflowing with appliances that leach toxins into the soil, mattresses that are mostly non-biodegradable and...

September 13, 2018 In Environment, Health, Sustainability, Water By kellie

How much water does it take to make our food?

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September 4, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Going Green on Your Next Camping Trip

While getting in touch with nature might seem like a green choice, campers can do significant damage to the environment. Travel, trash, and even the gear that you choose can all increase your carbon footprint and contribute to carbon emissions. With the number of campers...

August 22, 2018 In Energy, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Passive Housing: A Smarter Way of Living

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August 22, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Buzz on Bees

Bees have a place in our world that transcends our understanding. These oft-feared flying insects buzz around minding their own “bees’ness” while performing a great service to mankind. Without these black and yellow fellows, many of the plants we know and love would simply disappear....

August 15, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

The Rise of Eco-friendly Homes

When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they...

August 15, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Fort Collins Developer Receives Coveted DOE Housing Innovation Award

Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction have, for the third straight year, received recognition from the Department of Energy (DOE) as market leaders in energy-efficient homebuidling and design. The Housing Innovation Award is a rare distinction achieved in this case by a combination of features including: ...

August 8, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How To Reduce Food Waste by Composting

Did you know that Americans discard of nearly 34 million tons of food every year while 49 million people experience a food shortage during the same period of time? While it is true that restaurants and grocery stores also contribute towards the alleviate the environmental...

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