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April 12, 2021 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability By kellie

ALL-ELECTRIC NEW HOMES & BUILDINGS IN COLORADO

All-electric new homes are a small but growing trend catching on across Colorado. Often marketed as “net-zero energy homes” rather than all-electric, these homes offer several notable benefits, including lower asthma rates, no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or explosions from gas leaks, and a...

March 25, 2021 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Sustainability By kellie

Understanding Sustainable Heating Options for Your Workplace

It can be challenging to produce efficient work, knowing that environmentally degrading resources fuel it. Luckily, sustainability in the workplace is becoming increasingly accessible to all businesses. Making these eco-friendly alterations may increase productivity, save your company money, and increase sales and brand awareness. Space heaters...

March 22, 2021 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Tips for Forming Daily Sustainable Habits

It often seems like bad habits are a lot easier to form than good ones. This is especially true when it comes to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. But to be fair, many of our bad habits were formed at a younger age when weren’t...

February 28, 2021 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Environment, Sustainability, Transportation By kellie

How to Commute More Sustainably

Commuting is a reality for nearly everyone. Whether it’s to the store, work, or school, routine travels take a toll not only on our time but the planet. Climate change is a real threat that only continues to grow as each year passes. Unfortunately, our commute...

February 15, 2021 In Economy, Environment, Leadership, Sustainability By kellie

Are Sustainable Businesses Better for Their Communities?

There are endless benefits to eco-friendly companies. They reduce waste, save energy and raise awareness. These practices help create a healthier planet — but do communities themselves experience advantages? Businesses need to support and sustain the places where they’re located. Here’s a look at how sustainable...

February 3, 2021 In Energy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Simple and Sustainable Habits to Keep in Mind While Renovating

From fossil fuels to excessive waste and even compromises on food options, there are plenty of unsustainable activities that can take place on a construction site. Many renovations aren’t eco-friendly, in and of themselves. If you’re considering investing in some home improvements, here are a few...

January 17, 2021 In Economy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

The Rise of Upcycled Clothing as a New Milestone in Sustainable Fashion

Sustainability is definitely the ‘it’ word of the season. And it should be, since during the pandemic most customers learned the value of reusing and upcycling what they already had. The same goes for the designers, since import was put on hold, they had to...

January 3, 2021 In Children, Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Sustainability By kellie

Raising Nature-Loving Kids and Why It’s Awesome

Living in the world we do, there's no shortage of eco-anxiety. For a substantial number of parents, the antidote appears to be raising children who have a healthy relationship with the world around them. And I must admit I am one of those parents. Raising nature-loving...

January 3, 2021 In Environment, Health, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Simple Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine Greener

The beauty and skincare products human beings use daily have a big impact on the environment, with everything from shampoos right through to bath gels, shaving products, and skincare serums all having materials that enter our waterways and harm aquatic life. Just a few common toxins...

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