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October 15, 2022 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Why Fort Collins is Adopting Green Leases

Fort Collins, Colorado, received recognition for its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050. Part of that plan is for the city to adopt green leases. This measure encourages landlords and tenants to reduce energy consumption, invest in energy efficiency, and save money while being...

October 12, 2022 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

“Self-Care” for Your Home

The term “self-care” gets thrown around a lot these days. While some people are using it as a marketing term for health and wellness products, personal self-care is actually very important. It’s a great way to maintain your physical and mental well-being while reducing stress. Most...

September 12, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Increasing Value of Green for Residential Real Estate

According to a National Association of Realtors 2022 study, the number of realtors involved in the buying or selling of a property that features green improvements has shot up significantly in the past year. The Realtors and Sustainability study surveyed a random sample of 46,452 realtors...

September 9, 2022 In Energy, Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Creating Your Dream Sustainable Garden

Between the pandemic promoting new home hobbies and society’s desire to live more sustainably, home gardens have become extremely popular in recent years. Not only do they give you more control over your food, but they’re good for the environment, and can even boost the...

August 9, 2022 In Energy, Sustainability By kellie

Global Sustainability Trends In Commercial Real Estate

The real estate industry must reduce carbon emissions by 36% to support staying within the 2 degrees Celsius threshold by 2030. If you’re in the commercial real estate industry, you need to adopt a commitment to sustainability. But, how are global commercial real estate businesses committing...

July 20, 2022 In Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

Living Sustainably in the City

Living in the city has plenty of benefits, but that often means living in close quarters where you don’t have as much space for eco-friendly renovations or improvements, like solar panels, smart appliances, and sustainable building materials. While you might not be able to make...

June 10, 2022 In Energy, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Transportation By kellie

Sustainable Technology to Implement into Your Business

Individuals and businesses must transition to more environmentally conscious tools and tactics to create an eco-friendly future as the effects of climate change become more severe. Here are some sustainable technologies to implement into your business so you can operate profitably and ethically for years...

May 27, 2022 In Energy, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Repair or Replace – How to Choose the Most Sustainable Option

As durable as something might be initially, nothing is indestructible. After an item starts to break down though, you’ll have a choice: repair the existing item or replace it with something new. For many with financial means, the choice is to simply toss out the...

May 27, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Sustainability By kellie

Why Solar Power Is The Way Forward

In a time when climate change concerns are aplenty and everyone is looking for sustainable solutions, solar power is leading the charge. Considered one of the most effective, convenient, and future-proof clean energy sources, solar power is already being used in neighborhoods worldwide. In reports from the...

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