Environment

October 8, 2020 In Agriculture, Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

How Water Quality Impacts the Environment and Human Health

When you think about ways to save the planet, you might imagine reducing your energy usage or driving your car less often. Actions like that will minimize your carbon footprint, but water plays a significant role in sustainability as well. Every living organism needs water to...

October 8, 2020 In Economy, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Using the Zero Waste Hierarchy to Create an Eco-Friendly Home

Since we are spending more time indoors than ever, there has never been a better time to cultivate an eco-friendly home. And one simple way to do this is to embrace zero waste. Zero waste is a movement that aims to eliminate waste from both landfills...

September 21, 2020 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

Sustainable Living: How I Made the Transition Over for Good in 5 Steps

Are you considering converting to a sustainable lifestyle? Do you possess what it takes to go green? People tend to pass the buck on their personal responsibility to the planet. Everyone has what is referred to as a “carbon footprint” that shows the impact...

September 16, 2020 In Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Eco-Friendly Waste Management Strategies for Your Business

It's never been more critical for businesses to improve their waste management. The U.S. generates more than 260 million tons of waste a year, and that figure keeps growing. Business is booming, but environmental concerns are increasing, making eco-friendly waste management a must. Taking better care...

September 16, 2020 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Transportation By kellie

Making Your Remote Space More Sustainable

Working out of the office has been a growing trend for years now. However, the coronavirus pandemic served to suddenly and dramatically shove remote work — and more specifically work from home (WFM) activity — into the limelight. Suddenly, rather than seeing remote work as a...

August 27, 2020 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

What’s the Impact of Non Recycled E-Waste on the Planet?

If you think about every person you know who upgrades to the latest iPhone every year, you can start to imagine just how much e-waste is produced annually. Americans alone throw out over 130 million cellphones every year, and that number is only rising. E-waste, or...

August 6, 2020 In Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

How to Switch to Sustainable Purchases

Interestingly, the newest generation of consumers, Gen Y and Z, are some of the greenest customers yet. Research shows that younger generations tend to take into account a product’s ecological footprint and full lifecycle before making purchases. Interest in things such as fast fashion has...

July 20, 2020 In Environment, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste, Water By kellie

Sustainable diving: Leave a positive environmental impact

The world’s aquatic ecosystems present some of the most beautiful and mysterious places to explore. With the effects of climate change being felt around the world, those who seek these deep places are beginning to consider the impacts we humans are having on these fragile...