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May 14, 2020 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

The Top 3 Most Environmentally Friendly Building Materials

As the world is becoming more environmentally conscious, humans are beginning to do all that they can to make their lives and all aspects of it as eco-friendly as possible. From reusable water bottles and bags to electric cars, many people are making an outstanding...

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 12, 2020 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability By kellie

How to Encourage More Residential Renewable Energy Installation

[caption id="attachment_24129" align="alignleft" width="366"] Photo courtesy of The Generator Judge.[/caption] The environmental benefits of renewable energy are well-known, yet it remains a hard product to sell for some, especially concerning residential installations. Renewable energy installations are increasing dramatically in the commercial sphere. However, many homeowners view solar...

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...

May 5, 2020 In Air Quality, Children, Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

How to Protect Your Health and the Environment During an Epidemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned life upside down for everyone around the world. Not only are public events and sports canceled, but so are non-essential businesses, parks, beaches, and more. Everyone has been told to stay inside other than essential travel, which for most people means...

May 5, 2020 In Children, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Sustainability

These days, more and more people are concerned about the environment. It’s a fantastic way to teach kids about the planet and how to be a responsible steward of what we’ve been given. By practicing sustainability and teaching them how to do it, too, we can...

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...

March 18, 2020 In Agriculture, Air Quality, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

The Best Natural DIY Fertilizers for Your Garden and Yard

Description: When looking at the best lawn fertilizer to use, there are plenty of great all-natural alternatives that you can administer in your garden. We’re going to take you through our top 10 choices. You may have hard a lot of people say that there are...

March 7, 2020 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Tips For Starting Your Zero Waste Journey

The average American produces a massive 1,704 pounds of trash every year, which is approximately three times the global average. What’s more concerning is that just 16% of global waste is recycled and a massive 46% is disposed of in unsustainable ways that harm the environment....

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