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November 5, 2020 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Looking at Sustainable Career Choices

We are living at a time of environmental concern. According to the United Nations, we have less than a decade to make changes to prevent the irreversible effects of climate change. As industries are one of the primary contributors to global damage, an area that...

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...

June 26, 2020 In Air Quality, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Living Wall in Your Home or Office

Having a lush living wall in your home or office space can transform the appearance of the environment. As a type of living garden, a living wall introduces an artistic, fresh look to any property. In addition, it provides a number of health benefits, and can...

June 22, 2020 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Economy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Transportation By kellie

Which COVID-19 Habits are Sustainable?

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world overnight by forcing entire cities and countries to lockdown and shelter in place. The highly-contagious nature of the coronavirus caused most people to self-isolate for unprecedented amounts of time. The change has been difficult for many, but there’s been...

June 9, 2020 In Children, Energy, Gardening, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Sustainable Lifestyle and Green Living Tips for Families

Living a green or sustainable lifestyle is a goal that many families have. This essentially means living a life that is good for the environment. In fact, over 75% of people want to learn how to live more sustainably. Unfortunately, many of them don’t know...

May 12, 2020 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

9 Simple Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly in the Kitchen

Kitchens are the heart of the home, where we spend time with family and prepare the meals that nourish us. So, wouldn’t we want it to be as clean, green and healthy as possible? From updating bulbs and appliances to changing simple everyday habits, there are...

May 12, 2020 In Agriculture, Children, Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

7 Ways to Encourage Kids to be More Environmentally Friendly

Kids are quite curious at a young age. Their brains are like little sponges. They soak up lots of information and are highly perceptive and impressionable, especially when it comes to new experiences. And like many new experiences and lessons, a child can readily latch...

May 7, 2020 In Agriculture, Gardening, Home By kellie

Get your Garden Started 2020 Resource Guide

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’ve put together a Fort Collins Garden Center Guide to help you locate all your garden needs! Find out who is offering native plants, doing curbside pickup orders or delivering to your area. This is a perfect time to start planning and...

April 20, 2020 In Environment, Gardening, Home By kellie

Timely Garden Tips from Wild Iris Living

How and when to cut back ornamental grasses: once they start to green up, prune them back to 4-6”, leaving a slightly domed shape vs. a flat, unattractive appearance. Some varieties may not show signs of life for another few weeks. http://gardenclub.homedepot.com/cut-back-ornamental-grasses/ Think about planting more...

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