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July 25, 2018 In Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

How to Design an Energy-Efficient Bedroom

Saving energy is always a good idea. In some ways, it’s part of being a good neighbor. Reducing your household’s energy consumption reduces the strain on your city’s electrical grid. But here’s the best part: making your bedroom energy-efficient nets you significant savings on your monthly...

July 10, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Everything You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Diapering

You’ve planned for the baby, bought every baby blanket you can imagine, but do you need disposable or eco-friendly diapers? Diapering is a critical decision that most parents struggle with. With the average baby going through 5,000 diapers before potty training, choosing an option that...

June 20, 2018 In Environment, Health By kellie

Three Ingredients That Aren’t Good For You or The Environment

It can be easy to get into a routine when buying consumer goods. Unfortunately, products we once assumed were safe are being thrown into the spotlight for unsafe ingredients that have taken their toll on human health and the environment. Educate yourself on these three ingredients...

May 18, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Learn About The Weather And Grow Better Crops

Growing your own fruits and vegetables is one of the most satisfying things about sustainable living. We can solely rely on our hands and the earth to produce healthy, nutritious food, free from packaging, free from guilt. Food gardening in America has increased by 200%...

May 2, 2018 In Health, Home, Water By kellie

Eco-Friendly Tips For A More Sustainable Garden Pool

Water lovers everywhere look forward to spending long summer days lounging by the pool — but at what cost to the environment? Residential swimming pools in the U.S. more energy efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Go Natural Traditional pools are brimming with chlorine and other chemicals which can...

April 23, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

UL Study Explains the Dangers of Wood Floor Finishes

Learn how to choose a safe coating, paint or other solvents for your wood floor. UL research into the off-gassing of VOCs from products like wood floor coatings, furniture and paint led to the development of GREENGUARD Certification, a program which requires products to meet stringent emissions...

March 29, 2018 In Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Responsible, Affordable Living: Committing to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Homes and commercial buildings use 40 percent of the energy consumed in the United States, most of which is produced by fossil fuels. Residential homes use hundreds of gallons of water every day and are responsible for polluting the environment with everything from pesticides to...

March 9, 2018 In Health, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

How to recycle your mattress

Information provided by Best Mattress Reviews: Every year, less than 1% of used mattresses are recycled and nearly 20 million mattresses end up in junkyards all over the United States. Mattresses do not compact as well as regular garbage, and can create dangerous holes in landfills....

February 8, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Health Effects Of Bad Indoor Air Quality

Are you aware that indoor air pollution can be 5 times worse than outdoor air pollution? The American Environmental Protection Agency ranks home air quality among the top five public health concerns. About 4.3 million people globally die as a result of household air pollution....

January 3, 2018 In Environment, Health, Sustainability By kellie

How Personal Care Products Endanger The Environment And Your Health

In a survey of 2,300 people, it was found that the average adult uses 9 personal care products every day. These products contain 126 unique chemical ingredients, and while some of these ingredients may be harmless, other elements are not as innocuous as we think...