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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....

March 7, 2020 In Air Quality, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Nature of Wellbeing: The Link Between Sustainable Living and Mental Health

Mental health is becoming more and more of a pressing issue in the United States. Case in point, CNN reports that 46 million Americans experience some form of mental illness annually. This is made even worse by the fact that mental illness carries over into other aspects...

February 13, 2020 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Anatomy of Earth-Sheltered Homes

With the advancements of today’s construction technology, the common four-walled home isn’t the only option homeowners have anymore. Advancements in construction technology and architectural design have allowed other forms of housing to exist. Earth-sheltered homes offer a unique living situation by emphasizing eco-friendly living and offering...

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